Managesha Suba Forest

It is the oldest forest Park in Africa and Ethiopia some 40 km South-West of Addis Ababa on the South-Western Slope of mountain Wechecha.

There are different plantations other than natural enrichment which includes, soft wood, Eucalyptus and Indigenous plantation. Acacia Melanoxylon, Juniperus procera, Myrsine Africana, Olea europea and Scolopia thiefolia are among the various woody species in the forest that are the source of greater satisfaction in natural exploration.

The total area of natural forest alone is about 2500 hectares whose composition represents the natural high forests that once existed in highlands of Ethiopia. The forest vegetation varies from high forests to afro alpine vegetation within altitude range of about 2300m to above 3000m. The oldest trees of Juniperus Procera which estimated to be over 200 years old and six other tree species are among high forests while Erica arborea and Helichrysum species represent vegetation of above 3000m (high altitude). Suba as a tourist site boasts not only indigenous tree species but also number of birds and mammal species including Menelik Bushbuck (endemic sub species) which took refuge in the forest enclave.

 The majestic beauty of Mogli peak and surrounding scenery would all together made the Suba Forest area an ideal place for nature lovers, such as hikers, trekkers and sight seers, forest explorers, scenery admirers, etc.

Visitors can experience hiking, bird watching, camping, and picnicking in this forest environment. The scenic and aesthetic quality for recreation the forest the rolling landscape, the highest mountain peak, the old sawmill and railway, the modern tree nursery, the old growth forests, birds, and remnant mammals taking a refuge in this forest.