| Ajora Falls አጆራ ፏፏቴዎች | |
|---|---|
 Twin waterfalls | |
  Ajora FallsLocation within Ethiopia | |
| Location | Wolaita Zone |
| Coordinates | 7°10′36″N 37°36′1″E / 7.17667°N 37.60028°E / 7.17667; 37.60028 |
| Type | Twin Waterfalls |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Longest drop | 210 metres (690 ft) |
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.
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.
Transport access
Access to transport system to reach the destination is available, and possible by car, air plane, bicycle, etc. It is located 458 km (285 mi) from Addis Ababa via Shashemene, 300 km (190 mi) via Hosaenna-Soddo road, 238 km (148 mi) from the capital of the region, Hawassa, 68 km (42 mi) from the seat of Wolaita zone, Sodo and 20 km (12 mi) away from Bombe the center of Boloso Bombe woreda.
Depth of the Ajora Falls
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 280 hectares (690 acres). The first Ajora fall has 210 metres (690 ft) length and 2.5 m (8 ft) width and it is named Ajecho. The second Ajora fall is 170 m (560 ft) in length and 1 m (3 ft) in width and named Sokei. The twin waterfalls join at a place called “Buqula” and flow to Omo valley.
References
- by abn-team. "The Exquisite Ajora Waterfalls". Abyssiniabusinessnetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- "Ajora Falls". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- "Ajora Falls depth". www.wondermondo.com.
 | This Ethiopia location article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |