Lake Langano 
The soft brown waters of Langano are set against the blue backdrop of the Arsi Mountains soaring4,000 meters high. A few birds make Langano their home but this resort is less for the nature lover than sportsman and sun worshipper. Here you can water ski and sail, swim or bask in the blazing sun on the sloping sandy beach. European food is served in the hotel restaurant but the tilapia is good and cooking freshly caught fish over the camp fire has its own special attraction. The local Oromo women are often prepared to sell jewellery or utensils; copper bracelets or brass; bead necklaces and cowry shell decorated milk pots.

Zuquala Lake
A huge volcanic cone set isolated in the surrounding plain and rising 600m Zuquala’s crater is still perfectly preserved. Two kilometers across and sixty meters deep the crater is occupied by a shallow lake, well known as a holy lake. For many centuries the rim has been the site of a monastery. Mohammed Gragn destroyed one of the buildings but it was rebuilt and is still in use today. The inside rim of the crater is covered with juniper forest, the frequent swirling mists encourage a heavy growth of trailing lichens and the beautiful black and white colobus monkey can sometimes be seen, adding yet another dimension to this already picturesque place. To get to Zuquala, it is possible to turn off the Addis Ababa-Bishoftu road at Dukem 35 km. from the city, or to turn off near Bishoftu at Dirray. The latter is probably the more used track at the present time, it is about three hours walk or fifty minutes drive to Wember Mariam at the base of the mountain. It is possible to drive to the top, but check conditions before driving it as it can be a difficult road.

Zway Lake
Lake Zway is 26 km. long and 18km, wide and several islands dot the surface of the largest of the five lakes. There are several turnoffs leading to the lake shore Tall fig trees line the original shore, but in recent years the level of the lake has dropped to such an extent that several hundred metres of grassland and reeds come between you and the water. Marabou storks roost on the tops of the acacias in the evenings, and many other birds have made the grassy stretch their feeding area. On the north side of the lake where the Meki river flows in lies Hippopotamus Bay. To reach the far shore or any of the islands it is necessary to bring a boat.

Awasa
At about 275 km from Addis Ababa a gravel road on the right runs along the shore of Lake Awasa to the two or three resort hotels. The luxury Awasa Hotel, is the most comfortable. Simpler accommodation at the Bekele Mola Hotel, and the more interesting Belle Vue du Lac (also with swimming pool and a tennis court) is quite adequate. Fishing and boating are favourite pastimes on Lake Awasa, although again the bird watching, if not as spectacular as Abyata, has its own special attractions.

Menelik Mausoleum
Menelik Mausoleum is situated in the enclaves of the old palace under Baata Church. It was built in 1911 and houses the crypts of Emperor Menelik II, his wife, Empress Taitu and his daughter, Empress Zauditu. The mausoleum also yields numerous parchments, scrolls and other vernacular scripts.

National Museum
The National Museum is situated within the old palace, which is now the Addis Ababa University. The museum contains numerous antiquities and various historical relics, archaeological, pale ontological objects including the 3.5 million year old skeleton of Lucy.

Trinity Cathedral
Trinity Cathedral was built in 1941 and it is the largest and most magnificent of all modern churches in the country ornamented with carvings and mosaics and other artistic works. The paintings of the saints and the apostles on stained glasses can be seen.

Mt Entoto
Mount Entoto is the best location to observe the panoramic view of Addis Ababa both by day and night. On the top of this hill, stands St. Mary’s Church built in 1885.

Grand Market
The grand market (Mercato) is one of the biggest open markets of the kind in all Africa. In Mercato, one can find anything that money can buy; a great variety of agricultural, Industrial, conspicuous handicraft and other intrinsic products are found.

Debre Zeit
Debre Zeit or Bishoftu is found 45 kilometres south east of Addis Ababa. Attractive and lovely crater lakes, ideal for bird watching and boat rides, surround this town.

Sodore
Sodore is situated 126 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa. It is a very popular resort area with an Olympic size swimming pool and physiotherapy centers.

Ambo (Hagere Hiwot)
Ambo is situated 125 kilometres west of Addis Ababa. The Ambo road passes through Ceferssa Reservoir, thereafter Menagesha and Addis Alem towns. Ambo yields the most popular mineral water source. Its hot springs have been turned into modern spas. After a few minutes drive, the town of Guder could be reached. Here the beautiful volcanic crater lake of Wonchi and the spectacular Guder Falls and its vineyards. Guder, a popular export quality of red wine, has been named after this town.

Adadi Mariam and Melka Quntture
Melka Quntture is situated 50 kilometres south of Addis Ababa on the Alem Gena-Sodo road. With its scenic site on the bank of the Awash river; Melka Quntture is an archeological spot where experts had excavated fossils, stone tools and related materials of the early man I .5 million years old. Adadi Mariam is located in a midland tract surrounded with beautiful and enticing hills.

Menagesha Forest
Menagesha is about 35 kilometres. west of Addis Ababa. The park is densely wooded with 400-year old trees. In this park are species of various birds and animals, like Menelik Bush-buck the black and blue winged goose, and others.

Debre Libanes
Debre Libanos is 100 kilometres north of Addis Ababa. A 13th Century monastery is found here.

The Blue Nile Gorge
The Blue Nile Gorge is situated 225 kilometres north of Addis Ababa. The majestic and enormous gorge is the most captivating gorge in Africa. It has a magnificent, alluring physical feature and natural beauty.

Debre Berhan and Ankober
Debre Berhan is situated 130 kilometres northeast of Addis Ababa. It is one of the oldest towns in the country and has several historic sites. Ankober is a small town 35 kilometres south of Debre Berhan, where Emperor Menelik was born. It is situated on top of a great escarpment. There, the ruins of Menelik’s Palace still stand near St. Michael Church.

Lake Langano
Lake Langano is located 200 kilometres south of Addis Ababa. It has a sand beach, which attracts many visitors.

Arba Minch
Arba Minch is well known for its large number and variety of wildlife, species of endemic birds and natural beauty of the landscape.

Omo Region
The Omo valley is located in the southwest of Addis Ababa and offers the most attractive and beautiful landscape and lake scenery in the region. The Omo region is home for nomadic and semi-nomadic people with different fascinating ethnic groups and culture, among them are the Hamer, Mursi, Karo, Benna, Geleb, Surma and Arri and others.

Sodere
Sodere is 120 kilometres from Addis Ababa. The resort area boasts of volcanic mineral springs, which bubble to the surface to fill its two blue swimming pools with clear warm water. The nearby Awash River is another attraction. Swimming and relaxing are the objects of most people's trip to Sodere. Those who enjoy walks are able to spot birds, vervet monkeys and baboons as well as crocodiles and hippos that frequent this stretch of the Awash.