Wabe Shebele:
Arguably one of the most dramatic gorges in Ethiopia, the views of the Wabe Shebele Gorge are breathtaking. When passing through the gorge on this little traveled road, it may be hours before another car is seen. The gorge winds into a vast uninhabited lowland. Reaching the brink of the gorge, a gigantic canyon-like formation slithers 1,000m below. The road snakes through the gorges, providing fantastic views, then twists down through a second and third gorge until it reaches the Wabe Shebele Bridge. The three sections each have their own distinctive flora and fauna. Wildlife sightings may include rock hyrax, klipspringer, and leopard. There are places to camp around the first and second gorge.
Gasera Gorge:
The Gasera gorge was carved several million years ago by the Wabe Shebele River, one of the longest rivers in southeast Ethiopia, which flows towards Somalia and eventually sinks into the vast sands of the Somalia plain. However, before leaving Ethiopia, these fast-moving waters created two of the most beautiful gorges in the Bale region: Gasera and Wabe. In addition to beautiful surroundings, lammergeyer (bearded vultures) can be seen at fairly close range as they float over the gorges. It is also possible to meet the Werdube tribes who specialize in swimming and planting fruits along the river edge. The most popular way to explore the Gasera gorge is to drive on the new gravel road from Gasera town to Endeto on the way to Addis.