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Entoto Mountains

Lush eucalyptus-covered hills immediately after takeoff from Addis Ababa.

Blue Nile Gorge

Often called Africa's Grand Canyon, showing massive limestone and basalt layers carved by the Abay River.

Amhara Plateau

Intricate patchwork of high-altitude agricultural terraces and traditional homesteads.

Lake Tana Islands

Clear views of Dek Island and several monastery-dotted landmasses in the western part of the lake.

Simien Mountains

Distant, jagged peaks of the High Simiens visible on the northern horizon during the descent.

Addis Ababa Skyline

Panoramic views of the capital's rapid urban expansion and the hills of the Rift Valley edge.

Debre Libanos Cliffs

Sheer vertical rock faces near the historic monastery site overlooking the canyon system.

Blue Nile Source

The area where the Blue Nile exits Lake Tana near the city of Bahir Dar.

Eastern Tana Wetlands

Fertile marshes and papyrus beds along the eastern shores of Ethiopia's largest lake.

Gondar Outskirts

Rugged terrain leading into the historic city, with views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.