Yangudi Rassa National Park

The park extends across 4,731 square kilometers of semi-desert terrain, with Mount Yangudi reaching 1,383 meters near the southern border.

The Ethiopian government established this protected area in 1969, though formal registration remained pending due to administrative limitations.

The Afar pastoralist communities maintain their traditional grazing practices within the park boundaries, integrating wildlife conservation with local activities.

Access to the park requires coordination through the headquarters in Gewane, with visitors needing preparations for temperatures between 20 and 40 degrees Celsius.

The park contains 36 mammal species and 200 bird species, including the Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle, and the Arabian bustard.

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: 11.00000,40.83330

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51