Places to visit near

Asaita

Asaita is a town in Afar Region district, Ethiopia of about 20,342 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Dama Ali.

11.5684° N, 41.4387° EPop. 20,342

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see1
Notable105
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Asaita

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

154 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Asaita
  2. Borawliviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Manda Gargoriviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lake Gummarelake · 45 min
  5. Dama Aliviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Bariolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Asaita
Today’s loopAsaitaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Asaita?

Borawli (viewpoint, about 9 km), Manda Gargori (viewpoint, about 26 km), Dama Ali (viewpoint, about 49 km), Lake Gummare (lake, about 31 km), Lake Bario (lake, about 36 km), YeMwachu Sult’an Yayē Menorīya Bēt (heritage site, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Asaita?

25 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Asaita?

Borawli, about 9 km by road; Buraylē YeTerara Ch’af (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Asaita?

Tehiyo Hayk', about 13 km by road; Gargori (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Asaita?

Start in Asaita, visit Borawli, then Manda Gargori, then Lake Gummare, then Dama Ali, then Lake Bario, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

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