Ajora Waterfalls The twins' tremendous falls are found in Hadero Tunto Zuria Woreda, Ajora Molla kebele between Kembata Tembaro and Wolaita Zones. Ajora falls are found in Hadero Tunto Zuria woreda, Ajora Molla kebele, is 43 kilometers away from Durame, the administrative town of the zone. Not only are these but also there plenty of attractions found around the falls. Surely, this is very amazing and wonderful landscape to be visited.
Matana Waterfall It is found in Kachabira woreda, Doreba kebele, which is 40 kilometers away from Durame, the administrative town of the zone. The fall is surrounded with different topographical features. Dense beautiful and attractive bushes, some tiny mountains, and steep and sloppy lands among others.
Sarobira Landscape before construction of Gilgel Ghibe III Dam Sarobira Landscape after construction of Gilgel Ghibe III Dam Sarobira Landscape The land scape is the most magnificent picture of attractions in the area. One thing that makes the attraction the most majestic is that it is the place where the rivers and any kind of drainage system that flow from Kembata Tembaro zone and other neighboring areas, and meet to start new journey together to Omo River, include waterfalls formed around here and others. As you see the landscape being in the distant area to the southwest edge of Kembata Tembaro Zone, you will really be surprised in the miraculous work of God. The landscape is occupied with different topographical features. Dense beautiful and attractive bushes, some tiny mountains, and steep and sloppy lands among others are to be mentioned. Surely, this is very amazing and wonderful landscape to be visited.
Natural bridge The natural bridge ‘Yeigzer Dildy’ or ‘Buchchi Zaraa’mma’ in Kambatissa Language is one marvelous gift in Ajora route. It is formed naturally without any human contribution. The rivers from some areas of Kembata Tembaro and Hadiya Zones form Sana River and the river crosses through this bridge before draining to Omo River. The people around Ajora Kebele use this bridge to travel from one place to another. In addition to that, since it is natural, people use the grass that grows on and around the bridge for their cattle.
Hambaricho Mountain Hambaricho is one of the topmost mountains found in SNNPR State. The mountain is surrounded by wonderful chains of mountains and hills. Hambaricho is 3038 meters high above the sea level. Foot of the mountain is encircled by different features of landscapes, and further surrounded by natural forest especially bamboo, bushes, shrubs and others. Mount Hambaricho is located in the center of Angecha, Damboya, Kedida Gamela and Kechabira woredas, 8 kilometers away from Durame, the administrative town of the zone.Natural and historical uniqueness of mount Hambaricho is that it was the first place for the first Kambata nationality settlers on the top of it in the past as told by the residents around the neighboring woredas of the mountain. The impressive features that make the mountain unique is that is the only east-west oriented mountain of the region which gets the first sun rise light and which enjoys the first sunset.
777 Stair Case Staircase constructed starting at the place locally known as Faarsi Gabbaraancho, makes the journey to the top of the mountain makes easy and safe, and provides with additional enjoyment to the visitor. The stair case constitutes 777 stages. The 777 stair case has natural historical and cultural value and interrelated linkage with Kemabata people and mount Hambaricho. The stair case is said to be one of the longest stair cases in Ethiopia as well as in Africa.
Covenant Stone There are historical and cultural tourist attractions on the top of Hambaricho mountain. One is ancient Kambata leaders’ covenant stone called ‘Hidiri kinu’
Sodicho cave The cave is found in Sodicho Kebele, 12 kilometers away from Hadero town. The cave was used as a shelter for the residents in the area during the era of war. The people in the past used the cave to hide themselves and their property from the attack of enemies hundreds of years ago.
Dawa cave This is man-made cave found in Dawa village, Gedegenet kebele of Angecha woreda 45 km away from zonal administrative center, Durame. One has to drive on the Angecha – Hossana main road; as one arrives Dawa village, walks for 20 minutes to the cave. The cave has two doors, and entrance and exit, and it has two rooms interconnected by small doors internally. The name ‘Dawa’ came from Kambatissa language which means ‘mixed’ or ‘stratified’. This is because during the times of adversity, people came from many frontiers were mixed there and as a result, could not be possible to identify one from the other. It is told that people in the past used the cave for residence during the times of adversity.
Azga Rock Art These are rock carvings found in Hambaricho Wassera kebele, Angecha woreda. The carvings depict the picture of domestic animals. The rock carvings are drawn on the right bank of a small river called Azga, Gojame village. Addis Ababa University and National Heritage Study and Conservation Authority have been conducting the study. Other concerning bodies are also conducting similar studies; accordingly, some result is expected.
Ajora Stelae There are more than 10 stelae in Kambata Tembaro zone. Most of these stalea are found in Hadaro Tunto Zuria Woreda. The three stelae found in Ajora Molla kebele are ones mentioned among these. These are located on the enterance of the Natural Bridge and on the way to Ajora twines waterfalls and Sarobira lansdcape.
Lammo Natural Forest This natural resource is located in Tembaro woreda Sigezo kebele, 61 kilometers away from Durame. This forest is a residence for various flora and fauna. It is the most suitable area for visitors since it is near to the administrative town of Tembaro woreda, Mudula.
Degele Sycamore This natural, and historical and cultural tree or warka in Amharic and odeechcho in local language is located in the center of Mudula, administrative town of Tembaro woreda. The typical tree is told to be more than 350 years old. This tree is used for different purposes in the past. The shed of the tree was a place where political, spiritual, social and other issues were discussed and decisions were carried out. Elders of Tembaro used the shade to solve the problems arise in the society. For instance, disputes could not be resolved with the local elders were set here on very simple manner. There for the site served as place or venue for judicial system. The grand holiday, Meskel festival was declared at Degale. This done on the first Thursday of every September. This is the day on which marketing in Mudula town takes place. Today, the shade of the tree is serving as center of market where butter, honey and other commodities are sold.
Gemesha Hot Spring This hot spring is found in Kambata Tembaro Zone, Kacha Bira Woreda, and Gemesha kebele. The hotspring is serving for medication and recreational purpose. The hot spring is set at Durame-Shinshicho-Hadero main road and it is very much suitable and accessible.
Motoqoma/Iibbaalla Hot Spring This naturally gifted hot spring is foud in Kambata Tembaro Zone, Adilo Zuria Woreda, and Odame kebele. The hot spring is serving for medication and recreational purpose. It is located around Ababa Wakero residence area and conserved forest.
Angech St Mary Church. The church was first established by Ras Tessema Nedew, a (war) general of emperor Menilik II in 1901. The church was first set on mount Hambaricho, and then came to Bondena village, now it is located at the center of Angacha Town. Angacha St Mary church is the first Ethiopian Orthodox church in the former Kembata Hadiya Awraja.
Housing and Environmental Protection Cultural residential houses of Kembata Tembaro people are mostly similar in their shape and materials they made. The houses are made by wood, grass, products of enset/false banana, and others. The houses are cone-shaped hemispherical curricular and are covered with grass. The structure of the house is made of various woods. The inside of the house is divided in to two main sections. When the house is built, it is carried on by sharing the labor.
Kembata Traditional Hat/Kome/ Since ancient times, this traditional Kome has been used by the people in the lowland and hot climate areas as well as the people living in the neighboring zones. It is made by the wise youths and adults of Kembata from Akrima located in the area and it is beautiful in color and it is a protection from the heat of the sun and wind. What makes the way it was built the most amazing is that it is based on indigenous knowledge, art and materials, and it is a manifestation of a society that follows the principle of environmental protection and has a culture of using nature without harming it. The second method of standing is that it is designed so that people can easily protect themselves from the sun and wind without having to carry an umbrella during work and travel, and the fact that it is designed to have a hole for air to enter easily without the risk of the hair being suffocated by heat and premature movement makes the work scientific.
Masaala Festivity Masaala is one part of intangible cultural heritage. The celebration of Masaala in Kembata Tembaro zone is taken as the first day or day of the new year. Masaala is a season of cooperation memorization and helping families and relatives. Persons who live at different corners of the country and some abroad return to their homes and get together with their families. Mostly ox or locally known as xiikko is slaughtered for Masaala feast.
Cultural foods like atakano, muchcho, special kocho, sulso, kitfo, quga maala, choparo, naqaro and other foods are prepared and enjoyed in the season of Masaala. In addition, cultural drinks such as susugi selo, gesha, daxa haraqe and others are prepared and enjoyed during this season.
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