Driving through Akaki and Kaliti, the industrial zones of Addis Ababa. found at 50 kilometers distance from Addis Ababa, Debre Zeit is a rapidly expending town.� It has an altitude of 1900 meter above see level, having warm climate surrounded by series of volcanic crater lakes noted for their birds life, the most spectaculars being Bishoftu and Green Lakes.. Debre Zeit is a popular weekend resort for Addis Ababa residents.