2/5 Dayal 5 months ago on Google • 151 reviews
For
foreigners,
the
entrance
fee
to
the
park
is
now
1,000
Ethiopian
Birr
(less
than
8
Euros/USD
as
of
August
10,
2024)
due
to
the
depreciation
of
the
Ethiopian
currency.
This
is
lower
than
the
20
USD
advertised
at
the
ticket
window,
which
might
make
it
seem
like
a
worthwhile
visit.
However,
in
our
experience,
it
wasn’t
worth
it.
We
used
Apple
Pay
to
purchase
tickets
in
Ethiopian
Birr,
and
while
the
lower
price
influenced
our
decision
to
visit,
the
experience
fell
far
short
of
expectations.
It
took
us
more
than
3
hours
to
complete
the
circuit,
but
there
were
no
basic
amenities
provided
with
the
ticket.
All
the
restaurants
inside
the
park
were
closed,
so
we
highly
recommend
bringing
your
own
snacks,
such
as
peanuts
or
candy.
Otherwise,
you’ll
be
left
with
only
the
overpriced
options
at
the
park
entrance.
The
toilets
were
in
unacceptable
condition—dirty
and
poorly
maintained,
which
was
disappointing
for
a
place
charging
an
entrance
fee.
If
you’re
traveling
alone,
leaving
the
park
can
also
be
challenging.
Taxis
waiting
near
the
exit
charge
exorbitant
rates,
often
five
times
more
than
what
the
local
Ride
app
shows.
Keep
in
mind
that
Ride
app
vehicles
cannot
access
the
park
exit
directly.
Instead,
you’ll
need
to
walk
about
five
minutes
to
the
main
road,
where
you
can
easily
book
a
Ride
app
taxi
at
a
fair
price.
Overall,
if
you’re
short
on
time
in
Ethiopia,
this
park
is
not
worth
the
visit.
It
offers
little
beyond
basic
hiking
trails,
which
are
similar
to
those
you
can
find
in
many
places
in
Europe
or
Asia,
but
with
fewer
facilities
and
services.
Unless
you’re
very
keen
on
exploring
this
specific
area,
you’re
better
off
prioritising
other
attractions.