Witness thousands of pink flamingos congregate in the alkaline waters of the Great Rift Valley against dramatic volcanic crater backdrops.
The Great Rift Sanctuary
Abijata-Shalla National Park is renowned worldwide as a birdwatcher's paradise with over 360 documented avian species. The contrasting depths of shallow Abijata and the subterranean sulfur depths of Shalla create ideal feeding grounds for lesser and greater flamingos.
โThe path through Oromia is best remembered through the people who share it.โ
Volcanic Shorelines & Hot Springs
Steam rises from natural bubbling hot springs along the rim of Lake Shalla, creating surreal thermal pools where mineral-rich waters soothe travelers and provide essential minerals to local wildlife.
Why Conservation Matters
Collaborative conservation between local communities and park rangers ensures that water levels and fragile shoreline nesting territories remain pristine year-round.
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