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Climate

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Climate Ethiopia can be divided into zones according to altitude and precipitation. Addis Ababa has an annual rainfall of 1,270 mm, which might be somewhat higher for Entoto. The precipitation, with the altitude range of 2,600 to 3,100, defines the site as the agro-climatic zone Moist Dega, the natural vegetation being Afro-montane forest-woodland, indicated by Juniperus, Hagenia and Podocarpus trees (Bekele-Tesemma1993) The average temperature in Addis Ababa is 16.3°C. However, since the temperature is falling with increasing altitude,  the top of the Park is estimated to be about 12°C. The wind can also be strong, making the climate pretty harsh, especially during the rains and in the higher parts. Water: Drinking water must be available all year round, but since most brooks dry out sometime during the year, it is prudent to bring water in rugged bottles before any adventure. There are, however, a few springs within the Park area, providing water for all seasons. Rainy S...

The High Plateau's Brooks and Pools

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 Nature Pools at the Plateau Above Bees' Cliff Grand W ildlife Views among Meandering Streams Among Waterfalls and Playful Hay of the Ravens Above the southern slope of Entoto Natural Park, the high plateau appears magnificently beautiful, offering a highland with a great panoramic view over the stream and many landscape features. When the scene turns south, the Canyon and its abyss are close to Bees' Cliff (14) , where the river's further gorge, meandering (14) - (B) , becomes intuitively felt through the profound, refreshing airflow rising from the unknown abyss below the field of view. Caution, since, with the assistance of dramatic beauty, this place (14) allures a thrilling approach to the presence of its surprising disappearance into the adorable beauty, well hiding a shocking void. The landscape entices here with its lush greenery and treacherous, sloping abyss where Ravens hays with pleasant arts of flight and jacket-pinching mischief. However, this dramatic lands...