1. Ethiopian Highlands: This plateau covers most of Ethiopia and parts of Eritrea and Somalia. It is characterized by rugged terrain, deep valleys, and high peaks, including the Simien Mountains and the Bale Mountains.
2. East African Plateau: This plateau covers parts of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is characterized by rolling hills, volcanic peaks, and deep rift valleys, including the Great Rift Valley.
3. Somali Plateau: This plateau covers parts of Somalia, Djibouti, and Ethiopia. It is characterized by flat, arid terrain with scattered hills and mountains.
4. Tanzanian Plateau: This plateau covers parts of Tanzania and is characterized by a mix of flat plains, rolling hills, and volcanic peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
5. Kenyan Plateau: This plateau covers parts of Kenya and is characterized by a mix of highlands, plateaus, and valleys, including the Aberdare Range and the Mau Escarpment.