Central Ethiopia
Ethiopian wolves and gelada on a community-protected plateau, and Menelik’s first capital.
Overview
On the Guassa plateau, between 3,200 and 3,700 m, the grass has been shared out for more than 400 years under the Qero, a community rule. That old system has kept a home for Ethiopian wolves and gelada troops that can number in the hundreds.
From the plateau the road drops to Ankober, capital of the Shewa kingdom until Menelik II moved to Entoto in 1878. A lodge stands on his palace hill, looking down to the Rift Valley.
Highlights
Plan your visit
October to May
By road north from Addis Ababa through Debre Birhan.
By 4x4, and on foot with a community scout.
Gallery
Photos: Unsplash
Journeys
Length 03 days
Guassa and Ankober
Ethiopian wolves and gelada on a high, grassy plateau, then a night in Menelik’s old capital above the Rift Valley.
Keep exploring
Central
Ethiopia’s capital: museums, markets and the birthplace of many a coffee ceremony.
Central
Crater lakes and lakeside lodges, a short drive south of Addis Ababa.
Central
Volcanic crater lakes an hour from Addis Ababa, and the Irreecha gathering at Lake Hora.
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