Harar Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wildlife area in East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia
The sanctuary encompasses 6,982 square kilometers of varied terrain, including valleys formed by the Erer, Dakata, and Fafen rivers, with elevations reaching 1,750 meters.
Established in 1970, this sanctuary aimed to protect the native elephant subspecies Loxodonta africana oleansie, which maintains a population of 200 to 300 individuals.
The sanctuary reflects the regional balance between nature conservation and traditional practices of local communities who depend on the area's natural resources.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through nearby towns, although current facilities remain basic and guided tours are essential for exploring the protected zones.
The Valley of Marvels within the sanctuary contains distinct lower hoodoos that were formed during the Precambrian era, marking an ancient geological formation.
GPS coordinates: 8.75000,42.63330
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
Ethiopia offers photographers a range of subjects from medieval architecture to geologically active zones. In the north, Lalibela features eleven churches carved from solid tuff rock during the 12th and 13th centuries, while Axum holds obelisks from the Aksumite Empire that flourished from the 1st to 10th centuries. The Gheralta region of Tigray contains dozens of churches built into cliff faces, accessible via steep trails.The landscape extends from the peaks of the Simien Mountains, rising above 15,000 feet (4,500 meters), to the Danakil Depression, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth. Bale Mountains National Park supports Ethiopian wolves in afroalpine moorlands, while Awash National Park features acacia woodlands and hot springs. The walled city of Harar Jugol, with its 368 lanes and 82 mosques dating from the 16th century, displays Islamic architecture. The monasteries on Lake Tana islands hold manuscripts from the 14th to 18th centuries, and in Gondar, Fasil Ghebbi documents Ethiopian rule through its 17th and 18th century palaces and churches.
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Awash National Park
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Day Forest National Park
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Amud
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Ardoukoba
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Jamia Mosque
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Dhaymoole
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Hamoudi Mosque
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Adwa
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Handoga
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Gaanlibah
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Kone
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Odeon Cinema
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Rimbaud House
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Masjid al-Qiblatayn
304.2 km
Berbera Memorial
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Hargeisa Memorial
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