Sof Omar Cave

189715 km surveyedEthiopia

CountryEthiopia

RegionOromia

Discovered1897

Size/Depth15 km surveyed

About Sof Omar Cave

The longest cave system in Africa at over 15 km. Carved by the Weyib River through limestone. Sacred in local Muslim tradition and named after a sheikh who sheltered here. The river sinks at the spectacular Ayiew Maco entrance. Massive portals and natural bridges honeycomb the valley.

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