Most of the lakes of the country lie in Oromia. There are around 19 natural lakes and four man made dams in Oromia. That range in size from few square km to 1,573 sq.km. and in depth from 4 to 266 meters. These beautiful and attractive lakes of the region have high touristic value. The lakes are endowed with diverse natural attractions such as different types of fishes, scenic beauty, breathtaking landscapes, vegetations, forests, wild animals, birds of different species. Some of these birds are migratory birds.

Lists of the Lakes

No Name of Tourist Attractions

1   Lake Hora Harsadé:

2   Lake Bishoftu

3   Lake Babbogayya

4   Lake Kurriftu

5   Lake Kilole

6   Lake Magarisa

7   Lake Wanchi

8   Lake Dandi

9   Lake Chukala

10  Lake Dambal

11  Lake Langano

12  Lake Abijata

13  Lake Shala

14  Lake Chitu

15  Lake Calalaka

16  Lake Abaya

17  Lake Hawasa

18  Lake Beseka:

19  Finchawa Dam

20 Gilgal Gibe Dam

21  Gafarsa Dam