Nechisar National Park, National park in Southern Nations region, Ethiopia
The protected area spans 514 square kilometers of grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands between Lakes Abaya and Chamo in the Great Rift Valley.
The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture established the national park in 1974 following recommendations from UNESCO consultants to protect regional wildlife species.
Multiple ethnic communities maintain traditional practices near the park boundaries, influencing land management decisions and conservation approaches in the protected area.
Visitors access the park through the town of Arba Minch, where local guides offer wildlife viewing tours and boat trips on Lake Chamo.
The Bridge of God, a natural land formation between Lakes Abaya and Chamo, provides an elevated viewpoint for observing the white grass plains.
Location: Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
Inception: 1974
GPS coordinates: 6.03333,37.58330
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
Ethiopia features medieval churches in Lalibela, mountain ranges in Simien National Park and ancient obelisks in Axum. The Danakil region displays sulfur springs and salt plains. The historic city of Harar Jugol and Bale Mountains complement the geological and cultural elements. Monasteries on Lake Tana islands, volcanic areas and national parks present the natural and architectural diversity of Ethiopia.
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