Category: Natural Attractions

Simien Mountains National Park The park was primarily created to conserve Walia Ibex and other endemic species. Its scenic value, probably the most rugged in Africa, also formed the backbone of the concept for conservation of the area. These unique wildlife and breath-taking views on …

Omo National Park  The park was proposed for its extensive wilderness area and prolific plains wildlife; it is important for the very large herds of Common Enland and for the conservation of Elephant. Location: the park is situated in South Omo Zone, of Southern Region some …

Nech Sar National Park Proposed mainly for the prolific wildlife of the Nech Sar plains, especially Burchell’s Zebra; other features includes spectacular scenery; large number of crocodiles and hippopotamus in the lakes Chamo and Abaya. Location: the park is located south of Addis Ababa. The area …

Maze National Park Location Maze National Park is one of the wildlife conservation areas known for its good population of the critically endangered endemic Swayne’s Hartebeests population and located 460km and 235 south west of Addis Ababa and Hawassa, respectively, in Gamo-Gofa Zone. Drainage The …

This park was proposed for the conservation of its large numbers of wildlife, particularly Buffalo, Giraffe, and Elephant. Location: the park is situated in South Omo Zone, some 800km south of Addis Ababa, and 30km from Jinka town. Its altitude ranges between 450-2,528m asl. It is located adjacent to …

The park established primarily for the protection of the Mountain Nyala and Ethiopian Wolf., and other features including spectacular scenery, an extensive Afro-alpine plateau and moist highland forest. Location: the park is located south-east of Addis Ababa. The area is within an altitude range of 1500-4377 …

Babille Elephant Sanctuary  The sanctuary was created to protect the last remaining population of eastern elephant. Location: the sanctuary is situated 570km east of Addis Ababa on the Jijiga road. The coordinate is found between N9o05’and E42o20’, with the altitude ranges 1000-2000m asl. Rainfall: the lower altitude …

Awash National Park The park was primarily created because of its range of larger wildlife species, particularly with a special emphasis to the fascinating number of Beisa Oryx and natural beauty of the area as a major tourist attraction. Location: the park is located in …

Abijata-Shalla National Park This park was primarily created for its spectacular numbers of aquatic birds, especially Great white Pelican and Lesser Flamingo; the bird breeding islands in Lake Shalla, and its scenery. It is a famous and significant Ornithological Site in the country. Location: the park …