North Shewa (Oromia Region) district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Sendafa

Sendafa is a town in North Shewa (Oromia Region) district, Ethiopia, home to about 7,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 71 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Entoto (29 km), Entoto Mariam (37 km) and Medhane Alem Church (39 km).

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Sendafa at a glance

Location
North Shewa (Oromia Region) district, Ethiopia
Population
about 7,326
Coordinates
9.1520° N, 39.0234° E
Places within 50 km
190 (13 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Sendafa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sendafa: 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 Sendafa

74 churches within 100 km of Sendafa. The closest is Germama Ābo Bēte Kristīyan (13 km); the best-known is Entoto Mariam (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sendafa

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sendafa. The closest is Eshet Y K (2 km); the best-known is Abriham's Father (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Abriham's Father · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~2 km
  • Entoto · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Clifftop View to Legetafo · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~25 km
  • Eshet Y K · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~2 km
  • Amora Gedel · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~32 km
  • Ankorcha · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~32 km

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Forts & heritage near Sendafa

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sendafa. The closest is Kinfe's House (30 km); the best-known is Yekatit 12 Monument (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sendafa

13 museums within 100 km of Sendafa. The closest is Menelik II Palace (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sendafa

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sendafa. The closest is Legetafo Mosque (23 km); the best-known is Anwar Grand Mosque (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sendafa

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Sendafa. The closest is Derba Waterfall (63 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sendafa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sendafa
  2. 2 km Abriham's Father · viewpoint, North Shewa (Oromia Region)
  3. 38 km Medhane Alem Church · church, Addis Ababa
  4. 8 km Yekatit 12 Monument · monument, Addis Ababa
  5. 6 km Entoto Mariam · church, Addis Ababa
  6. 8 km Entoto · viewpoint, North Shewa (Oromia Region)
  7. 29 km Back to Sendafa

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    Within 15 km of Sendafa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sendafa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7174Germama Ābo Bēte Kristīyan (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3248Eshet Y K (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3041Kinfe's House (30 km)
    Other attractions2929የለገጣፎ ምስካበ ቅዱሳን አቡነ ኪሮስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን (23 km)
    Museums1113Menelik II Palace (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs99Legetafo Mosque (23 km)
    Waterfalls06Derba Waterfall (63 km)
    Parks55Addis Ababa Park (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Legedadi Dam (14 km)
    Caves02Debre Libanos Cave (81 km)

    Sendafa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sendafa?

    Abriham's Father (viewpoint, about 2 km), Entoto (viewpoint, about 29 km), Entoto Mariam (church, about 37 km), Medhane Alem Church (church, about 39 km), Yekatit 12 Monument (monument, about 39 km), Holy Trinity Cathedral (church, about 39 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 29 other attractions, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Sendafa?

    Germama Ābo Bēte Kristīyan, about 13 km by road; Āleltu Gīyorgīs Bēte Kristīyan (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sendafa?

    Eshet Y K, about 2 km by road; Abriham's Father (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sendafa?

    Kinfe's House, about 30 km by road; Gecho Home (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sendafa?

    Start in Sendafa, visit Abriham's Father, then Medhane Alem Church, then Yekatit 12 Monument, then Entoto Mariam, then Entoto, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sendafa?

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

    Towns near Sendafa

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