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Ethiopias grasslands, mountains, rivers, lakes, and other fascinating features give the country impressive natural beauty.

Bridge over Blue Nile

Tis Isat falls (Blue Nile falls)

Ras Dejen mountain

Simien mountains National Park

The country is mountainous, with some 25 mountains in central and northern Ethiopia over 4000 meters high, and 60 mountains over 3000 meters high. Ras Dashen, in the Gondar region, is the fourth highest mountain in Africa.

Ethiopia has many rivers and lakes that attract tourists. The biggest river is the Blue Nile, locally known as Abay, originating from a place near Lake Tana, with a stunning fall called Tis Essat. Ethiopian rivers that flow into the Nile contribute 85% of the water of the Nile on which the life of Egypt depends. The other rivers that are used for irrigation, hydroelectric power and tourism are Angereb, Awash, Baro, Genale, Mereb, Omo, Tekeze, Wabeshebelle.

There are two types of lakes in Ethiopia: Rift Valley lakes and highland lakes. Among the highland lakes, Tana is the largest, covering an area of 3,600 square kilometers. Lake Haiqe and Ashenge are also highland lakes. The rift valley lakes are Abaya, Abijata, Chamo, Langanno, Shala, and Zeway. The deepest lake is Shala, which is 250 meters deep. These lakes attract tourists with their beauty, and are particularly suitable for fishing, bird sighting, and boating.