Langano Lake

Lake Langano is situated about 205km south of Addis Ababa. It is one of three Rift Valley lakes lying in this beautiful volcanic landscape, the others being Abyata and Shalla. The region is arid but has plenty of wildlife to make your stay interesting. The Lake Langano area is considered to be the most popular resort area in the region. The soft brown waters of Langano are set against the blue backdrop of the Arsi Mountains which soar to 4000m. The lake's beaches are sandy and allow for comfortable sunbathing, water-skiing and fishing. Lakes Shalla and Abyata have abundant wildlife. Lake Abyata is well known for its large numbers of flamingos. It is a volcanic crater with brown water surrounded by steep slopes and rocks. Lake Shalla on the other hand is a shallow, large basin. The water looks blue, and there are muddy coastlines which flamingos flock to. Both lakes provide the region with several species of bird life (it is believed that there are over 150 species) and other animals. The islands in Lake Shalla are nesting grounds for the birds whereas the shallow waters of Lake Abyata offer the best feeding grounds. With Wenney Eco-lodge as your base this can be a very exciting region to visit. In the park surrounding Lakes Shalla and Abyata, water birds, including the great white pelican, predominate. Over 150 bird species have been recorded here including sacred ibis and flamingo. The forests in this park are a great place for sighting cockatoos and rare weavers. The park’s altitude ranges from 1540 to 2075m, the highest peak being Mount Fike situated between the two lakes. The park is 887 square kilometers in size including the water surface area. It attracts a large number of visitors to the Langano area and is an ornithologist's paradise.