Mago National Park

Mago National Park covers 2,162 square kilometers of savannah, featuring the Mago River and elevations from 392 to 2,528 meters above sea level.

The Ethiopian government established Mago National Park in 1979 to protect the diverse wildlife and natural environments of the southern region.

The Mursi people, residing near the park, maintain their traditional practices including characteristic lip plates and body decorations specific to their community.

Access to the park requires traveling 40 kilometers southwest from Jinka on unpaved roads, with October through January offering the most favorable visiting conditions.

The park provides habitat for 74 mammal species, 237 bird species, and contains three rivers: Mago, Neri, and Maki, which flow throughout the year.

Location: Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region

Inception: 1971

GPS coordinates: 5.66667,36.16670

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51