Lake Chamo

Lake Chamo

Lake Chamo is a lake in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region of southern Ethiopia, located in the East African Rift Valley, between Lake Abaya and Lake Chuwuhu. As a rift valley lake, it measures 32 kilometers in length and 13 kilometers in width, covering an area of 317 square kilometers with a maximum depth of 14 meters. Its catchment area spans 18,575 square kilometers, and it lies at an altitude of 1,100 meters. During the rainy season when water levels rise, it receives inflow from Lake Abaya and then flows southward into Lake Chuwuhu.

The serene and natural Lake Chamo is a renowned crocodile lake in the southern part of the Rift Valley. It is home to thousands of wild crocodiles, as well as hippos, Nile crocodiles, and Nile perch. The mountainous wildlife reserves on both sides of the Rift Valley host large populations of African zebras, while the nearby mountains and grasslands are inhabited by many baboons, antelopes, zebras, and other wildlife. Thanks to the abundance of aquatic and terrestrial habitats around the Rift Valley, over 50% of all bird species can be found here. The nearby Lake Abijatta serves as a feeding ground for numerous great white pelicans, greater flamingos, lesser flamingos, and a large number of little grebes. A small island near Lake Shalla is a regular breeding site for great white pelicans and a nesting location for greater flamingos.

Lake Chamo

Must-visit reason: The most famous crocodile lake in the southern Rift Valley

Continent where the attraction is located: Africa【Africa】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Ethiopia[Ethiopia]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region [Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region]