Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THE STELAE FIELDS AROUND DILLA
This region around Dilla is the southern end of a string of ancient burial sites marked by mysterious stelae that
stretch all the way north to Tiya ( Click here ) . The two most interesting sites at this end of the chain lie near the
highway and are easy to reach.
The nearly 1500 tapered stones at Tutiti (admission Birr50) are up to 7.5m tall, though few remain standing.
The Tutiti field rests on a hill in Dichika village , 3.4km west of the highway; the turn is signposted 5.4km south
of the Tutu Fella turn-off. Due to their smaller size, the 267 (or so they say) densely packed stelae at Tutu Fella
(admission Birr50) are less impressive, but they are variously carved with facial features, ribs and breasts. It's ac-
cessed from a turn-off 2.5km south of Wenago. Head 2km east and then uphill at the Protestant church behind the
big fence for another 1km.
Both sites have caretakers, but they're neither knowledgeable nor able to speak English. Minibuses from Dilla
(Birr10) can drop you at either turn-off.
Sleeping & Eating
PENSION
Lalibela Pension $
( 0463-312300; d with/without bathroom Birr200/100; ) Though it's an older prop-
erty, the quiet Lalibela is well cared for and even at these higher faranji prices offers fair
value. It's signposted off the main street west of Rendezvous Restaurant.
Afomiya Pension $$
( 0463-314444; s/d/tw Birr400/500/600; ) At least until the Rendezvous Hotel
opens in the city centre, Dilla's best hotels are on the western edge of town. And because
Afomiya's bar (there's no restaurant) is for hotel guests only, it's quieter than the competi-
tion.
PENSION
FS Pension $
(d with/without bathroom Birr80/50) Directly across from the bus station, this place has
been under slow-motion construction for over a year but is a solid choice at these prices.
PENSION
Rendezvous Restaurant $
(mains Birr16-39) Popular with locals and visitors, it offers the usual dishes plus bakery
items, juices and internet.
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