Situated on the western slope of the Abyssinian Rift, the weekly market at Bati is the largest open-air market in Ethiopia. Nomads and their camels travel long distances from the rugged lowland deserts to barter with Amhara and Oromo farmers living in the fertile highlands.All kinds of farm produce, livestock and household items are offered for sale.
Situated on top of the western scarp of the Abyssinian Rift, the weekly market at Bati is the largest open air market in Ethiopia.Nomads and their camels trek long distances from the harsh low lying deserts to barter with Amhara and Oromo farmers living in the fertile highlands.All manner of farm produce, livestock and household items are offered for sale.