Ajora Falls አጆራ ፏፏቴዎች | |
Map: | Ethiopia |
Map Label: | Ajora Falls |
Map Label Position: | right |
Coordinates: | 7.1767°N 37.6003°W |
Location: | Wolaita Zone |
Type: | Twin Waterfalls |
Number Drops: | 2 |
The Ajora falls is a waterfall spectacularly located in Boloso Bombe woreda of Wolaita Zone locally known as Haddaro mola kebele, in the south, in the locality of Ajora Kebele, Tiyona gore in the east and in the west with Dawro. The twin waterfall and wildlife as well as different bird species with dense forest makes the area aesthetically attractive.[1]
Ajora cliff is located between Sokei River which flows from Tambaro and Ajecho River in Wolaita. There is about 1.65 km distance between those rivers. The plain made after the waterfall, goes up to the border of Dawro zone. This vast area is covered by dense forest and is home to various wild animals.
Access to transport system to reach the destination is available, and possible by car, air plane, bicycle, etc. It is located from Addis Ababa via Shashemene, via Hosaenna-Soddo road, from the capital of the region, Hawassa, from the seat of Wolaita zone, Sodo and away from Bombe the center of Boloso Bombe woreda.[2]
In Wolaita language Ajora means deep, hence the place was named because of the twin waterfalls found in this area. It covers a geographical area of . The first Ajora fall has length and width and it is named Ajecho. The second Ajora fall is in length and in width and named Sokei. The twin waterfalls join at a place called “Buqula” and flow to Omo valley.[3]