First ever water-park inaugurated in Ethiopia

A water-park built by Kuriftu Resort & Spa in Bishoftu town, Oromia regional state, inaugurated today.

The park, which has water playgrounds, swimming pools, 123 shops and three banks, is the first of its kind in East Africa, according to a report by FBC.

Built on 72,000 square meters of land, the park created jobs for 1,000 unemployed youth.

The park will have its own contribution for the growth of the country’s tourism industry, according to Tadios Getachew, owner of Kuriftu Resort & Spa.