Ajora Falls

Ajora Falls are twin waterfalls in Southern Ethiopia. The falls specifically located in Boloso Bombe district of Wolaita Zone. The twin waterfalls, wildlife, various bird species, and dense forest make the area aesthetically attractive.
Ajora cliff is located between Sokei River, which flows from Tambaro, and Ajancho River in Wolaita. The rivers are about 1.65 km apart. The plain made after the waterfall goes up to the border of Dawro zone. This vast area is covered by dense forest and is home to various wild animals.

Transportation and access

The falls may be reached by car, air plane, bicycle, etc. It is located from Addis Ababa via Shashemene, via Hosaenna-Soddo road, from the capital of the region, Hawassa, from the seat of Wolaita zone, Sodo and away from Bombe, the center of Boloso Bombe woreda.

Name and description

In Wolaita language, "Ajora" means "deep". The place was named because of the twin waterfalls found in this area. It covers a geographical area of. The first Ajora fall has length and width and is named Ajancho. The second Ajora fall is in length and in width and named Sokei. The twin waterfalls join at a place called "Buqula", and flow to the Omo valley.