The Great Ethiopian Rift Valley

Ethiopian Rift Valley, which is part of the great East African Rift sub system, comprises numerous beautiful lakes, hot springs and a variety of wildlife. Rift Valley lakes are also famous for hosting different bird species. Each of the seven lakes has its own unique characters; it provides ideal habitats for exuberant variety of flora and fauna, which make the region a wonderful tourist destination.

The Great Rift Valley, formed about 20 million years ago, is the single largest geographical feature on the African continent. Ethiopian Rift Valley runs from the Red Sea to the Kenyan border through Ethiopia. Along with the historical circuit in the north, the southern Rift Valley is probably the most frequently visited part of Ethiopia, with easy access on public transport and fair tourist facilities.

Ethiopian Rift Valley is endowed with a pleasant climate and a variety of wildlife, the Rift is a site of numerous natural hot springs, the natural contents of the hot springs are highly valued for their therapeutic effects. Rift Valley is considered as one of the most ideal tourism area in Ethiopia.

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