Notable viewpoint · Afar Region, Ethiopia
Mata Ala
Mata Ala is a viewpoint in Afar Region, Ethiopia.
Mata Ala: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Mata Ala
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Mata Ala — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 13.10130, 41.14631. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mata Ala
- Tat Ali · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Borawli · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Afdera · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Afrera · lake · Afar Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Asavyo · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mallahle · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~74 km · Must-see
- Dalahati · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~25 km
- Arbale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~27 km
- Datale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~29 km
- Afdera · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~47 km
- Mount Sarkali · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~63 km
- Mohamed Dazas · fort · Afar Region · ~24 km
- Hot Spring · attraction · Afar Region · ~41 km
- Etiopsky orthodox kostel · church · Afar Region · ~41 km
- Ēla YeTerara Ch’af · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~43 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mata Ala
- Tat Ali · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Borawli · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Afdera · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Asavyo · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mallahle · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~74 km · Must-see
- Sork Ale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~79 km · Must-see
- Hayli Gubbi · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~81 km · Must-see
- Ale Bagu · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~90 km · Must-see
- Dubbi · viewpoint · Southern Red Sea Region · ~112 km · Must-see
- Borale Ale · viewpoint · Afar Region · ~114 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mata Ala yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mata Ala?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mata Ala?
Nearby: Tat Ali (viewpoint, 28 km), Borawli (viewpoint, 35 km), Afdera (viewpoint, 40 km), Lake Afrera (lake, 40 km), Asavyo (viewpoint, 61 km), Mallahle (viewpoint, 74 km).
Is Mata Ala worth visiting?
Mata Ala is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ethiopia on Spotwander.