Ethiopia National Parks

For adventure travel, Ethiopia is a great safari destination. Protecting nation’s flora and fauna, there are numerous parks and wildlife reserves, which you can visit and see the animals in their natural habitats. Travellers on Ethiopia safaris have guaranteed sight of lions, giraffes, zebras and many other animals that roam the wilds of Ethiopia. The rare Walia Ibex and the shy wild ass are numbered among the 105 species of mammals which have been recorded in Ethiopia. The country’s national Parks include;
Mago National Park

Ethiopia wildlife

Located on the eastern bank of the Omo River, Mago National Park is extremely remote within the dense acacia scrubs, rolling grassland and deserts. The park covers 2162 sq km in area. It is one of the wildest and most magnificent scenery in Ethiopia boasting abundance of wildlife. Within the thick acacia scrubs and rolling grasslands are birdcalls, rustlings in the distant right into your range of hearing as you experience the sweetness of nature’s breath in Ethiopia. Tourists on Ethiopia safaris face park accessibility challenges because of the terrain of this region.
Omo National Park
Omo National Park lies in the south-west on the west bank of Omo River. It is situated 870km south-west of the capital Addis Ababa. It has some of the most amazing wild animals in Ethiopia. It location on the banks of river Omo has turned it into a land of habitat diversity with a bewildering range of bird species.
Abyata-Shala Lakes National Park
With a total area of 887 sq km in size, (482 sq km water), Abyata-Shala Lakes National Park is formed by the twin lakes of Abyata and Shala. The park was created for the many aquatic bird species that use the lakes, particularly Great White Pelicans and Greater and Lesser Flamingos. It is a magnificent birding destination in Ethiopia.
Simien Mountains National Park
Semien Mountain National Park is a must for all those interested in Ethiopia wildlife, scenery and spectacular landscapes; the Park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Park constitutes one of the major mountain massifs in Africa. It has a dramatic topography dominated by Ras Dashen the fourth highest mountain in Africa at 4620m

Simien Raptor

plus several summits in Ethiopia above 4000 meters. Semien Mountain National Park is home to endemic mammals including Walia Ibex, Semien Fox and Gelada Baboons. Aside the spectacular scenic beauty, park boasts many species of birds and plants.
Awash National Park
Awash National Park, 211 Km east of Addis Ababa cover 827 sq km. The park takes its name from the Awash River which marks the park’s southern boundary. The rivers last gesture is the salt lake, Lake Abbe, on the Ethiopia-Djibouti border. Awash NP is Ethiopia’s greatest and richest habitat and is one of Africa‘s most interesting and rewarding safari parks because of its remarkably huge concentration of mammals such as the Soemmerrings Gazelle, Beisa Oryx and Wild Pigs.
Gambella National Park
Located about 600km from Addis Ababa on the Baro River, Gambela has a strange history. Prominent in Gambela NP are guide walks which normally take 2-3 days. The park however has significant wildlife as well.
Nech Sar National Park
Positioned 510km south of Addis Ababa near the town of Arba Minch in between Lakes Abaya and Chamo is Nech Sar National Park. The park has extensive plains of game roaming freely within the 514sq m of savannah, dry bush and groundwater forest.

Nech Sar Zebras

Several animals are present such as Bushbuck, Swayne’s Hartebeest, Burchell’s Zebra, Grant’s gazelle, Guenther’s Dik-dik, Greater Kudu, Anubis Baboon and Grey Duiker. Over 189 bird species have been recorded here including the rare Red-billed Hornbill, Kori Bustard, Grey Hornbill, Fish Eagle, and more. A backdrop of hills and mountains and the hot springs in the far eastern part scenically beautify Nech Sar to one of the most attractive national parks in Ethiopia.