{"id":1483,"date":"2025-10-21T14:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=1483"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:57:12","slug":"rira-waterfall-poised-to-become-eco-tourism-hotspot-with-new-developments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2025\/10\/21\/rira-waterfall-poised-to-become-eco-tourism-hotspot-with-new-developments\/","title":{"rendered":"Rira Waterfall Poised to Become Eco-Tourism Hotspot with New Developments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>October 11, 2018&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconic Rira Waterfall, nestled within Harenna Forest in Bale Zone, Oromia, is set to attract a wave of eco-tourists following the announcement of two major projects: a new eco-lodge and a striking suspension bridge spanning its lush, fertile gorge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Office of the Prime Minister, these developments aim to improve access to this once-remote location while safeguarding its ecological integrity. Located within one of Africa\u2019s last remaining cloud forests, Rira Waterfall remains a hidden treasure for nature enthusiasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eco-lodge will provide sustainable accommodations, offering visitors an environmentally friendly stay, while the suspension bridge promises breathtaking views and an exhilarating experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative highlights Ethiopia\u2019s expanding commitment to eco-tourism, combining environmental preservation with economic opportunity. With these upgrades, Harenna Forest is expected to become a top destination for travelers seeking adventure, peace, and a meaningful connection with nature. The project aligns with Ethiopia\u2019s broader efforts to promote sustainable tourism nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-3-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-3-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-3-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 11, 2018&nbsp; The iconic Rira Waterfall, nestled within Harenna Forest in Bale Zone, Oromia, is set to attract a wave of eco-tourists following the announcement of two major projects: a new eco-lodge and a striking suspension bridge spanning its lush, fertile gorge.&nbsp; According to the Office of the Prime Minister, these developments aim to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-news_en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1483"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1486,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1483\/revisions\/1486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}