The western side of Lake Langano is Ethiopia's most developed lake destination, thanks to its proximity to Addis Ababa and suitability for swimming. Meanwhile, the far more rustic eastern shores are a great location for birding, hippo spotting, trekking, horse-riding and even mountain biking.
Bordering the eastern shore of Lake Langano is East Langano Nature Reserve, a beautiful lakeside forest and home to a variety of birds and mammals. The area is a delight to explore on foot or on horseback. The forests are mainly podocarpus and wild fig trees, full of Colobus Monkeys and over 300 species of birds, 7 of which are endemic to Ethiopia. There are also numerous wild mammals recorded, although in low populations, due to hunting of the forest by local communities.
On the western shores of Lake Langano, there are a number of hotels and resorts with great lakeside beaches.
