Entoto Natural Park Explained

Entoto Natural Park
Native Name:	እንጦጦ ፓርክ
Type:	Natural park
Location:	Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Coordinates:	9.0866°N 38.7624°W
Area:	1,300 hectares
Created:	10 October 2020
Status:	Active

Entoto Natural Park (Amharic: እንጦጦ ፓርክ) is an natural park located northeast of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the southeastern slopes of Mount Entoto,^{[1] [2]} covering an area of 1,300 hectares. It is situated at an altitude of between 2,600 and 3,100 meters. ^[3]

Overview

Entoto Natural Park had limited infrastructure and remained underdeveloped. In an effort to enhance its facilities and elevate its status as a tourist destination, The Entoto Project was initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in conjunction with The Sheger River side project.^[4] The development was completed within a year and officially opened on October 10, 2020, as a component of the broader Beautifying Sheger project.

Notes and References

1. Web site: BirdLife Data Zone .
2. Web site: Team . Typical Ethiopian . 2022-03-16 . Entoto Park (እንጦጦ ፓርክ) Places, Gates, Entrance Fee & Contact Info . 2023-10-07 . Typical Ethiopian . en-us.
3. Web site: Entoto park | Addis Ababa City Government | Government of Ethiopia .
4. Web site: Worede . Melak . Entoto Natural Park - World-Class Visitor Experience Worqamba Ethiopian Holidays . 2023-10-07 . Worqamba Ethiopia Tours & Travel . en.