East Shewa district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Mojo

Mojo is a town in East Shewa district, Ethiopia, home to about 34,547 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 82 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Adama (19 km), Koka Reservoir (28 km) and Mount Zuqualla (37 km).

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Mojo, Ethiopia
Mojo, East Shewa district, Ethiopia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mojo at a glance

Location
East Shewa district, Ethiopia
Population
about 34,547
Coordinates
8.5868° N, 39.1211° E
Places within 50 km
165 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mojo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mojo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Mojo

100 churches within 100 km of Mojo. The closest is K'Idus Giyorgis Bete Kristiyan (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mojo

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mojo. The closest is Viewpoint With Iconic Photo of Haile Selassie (18 km); the best-known is Adama (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mojo

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mojo. The closest is Bēte Mengist (17 km); the best-known is Aba Gada Monument (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mojo

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mojo. The closest is Koka (17 km); the best-known is Koka Reservoir (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mojo

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mojo. The closest is Quba'a Mosque (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mojo

13 parks within 100 km of Mojo. The closest is Obo Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Mojo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 154 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mojo
  2. 19 km Adama · viewpoint, East Shewa
  3. 3 km Aba Gada Monument · monument, East Shewa
  4. 19 km Sodore · viewpoint, East Shewa
  5. 39 km Koka Reservoir · reservoir, East Shewa
  6. 37 km Mount Zuqualla · viewpoint, East Shewa
  7. 37 km Back to Mojo

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    Within 15 km of Mojo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mojo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches82100K'Idus Giyorgis Bete Kristiyan (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2561Viewpoint With Iconic Photo of Haile Selassie (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1047Bēte Mengist (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Koka (17 km)
    Other attractions1415Edome Hom (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1214Quba'a Mosque (20 km)
    Parks713Obo Park (21 km)
    Museums013Tiya Stele Museum & Visitors Center (73 km)
    Waterfalls13Small Awash Falls (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Dhadacha Island (91 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Arsi National Park (44 km)
    Caves01Awash Troglodyte Rock-cut Houses (70 km)

    Mojo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mojo?

    Adama (viewpoint, about 19 km), Koka Reservoir (reservoir, about 28 km), Mount Zuqualla (viewpoint, about 37 km), Sodore (viewpoint, about 39 km), Aba Gada Monument (monument, about 21 km), Derartu Tulu Square (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Mojo?

    K'Idus Giyorgis Bete Kristiyan, about 6 km by road; T’afē Medhanē ‘Alem Bēte Kristīyan (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mojo?

    Viewpoint With Iconic Photo of Haile Selassie, about 18 km by road; Adama (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mojo?

    Bēte Mengist, about 17 km by road; Oromo Martyrs' Monument (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mojo?

    Start in Mojo, visit Adama, then Aba Gada Monument, then Sodore, then Koka Reservoir, then Mount Zuqualla, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mojo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mojo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mojo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mojo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.