The most beautiful natural sites to discover North

A detour to the shores of Lake Hayq ("lake" in Amharic) provides a very peaceful stop-off for a picnic and a good spot for birdwatching. It is surrounded by fertile hills and giant cacti - the opuntia, very common in the region. There are a number of cafés on the lakeshore (the restaurant offer is more than limited), providing good vantage points and an excuse to take a break, not least to watch the fishermen balancing on their frail papyrus skiffs, identical to those on Lake Tana.

The gigantic bridge spanning the waters of the Blue Nile on the road to Addis Ababa was built by the Italians. The aesthetically pleasing structure is the object of special attention, as two vehicles cannot drive over it at the same time. Linking the provinces of Choa and Godjam, previously separated by this chaotic natural border, this unique link is truly strategic for the country's economy. In this area, you'll come across gelada baboons on the side of the road, waiting for truck drivers to throw them some bread.