Stephanie Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Southern Nations region, Ethiopia
The Stephanie Wildlife Sanctuary spans 4,212 square kilometers around Lake Chew Bahir, featuring Somali Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and extensive thickets throughout the protected area.
The Ethiopian government established this wildlife sanctuary in 1973 to safeguard the ecological balance of the Woito and Segen River watersheds flowing into Lake Chew Bahir.
The Office of Culture Sport and Tourism of Southern Nations manages this sanctuary, integrating regional environmental practices with scientific research initiatives.
Visitors must obtain permits from regional authorities to access the sanctuary, which borders Kenya to the south and connects with Borana National Park to the east.
The sanctuary provides critical habitat for the Grevy's zebra population, characterized by their narrow stripes and specialized adaptation to semi-arid environments.
GPS coordinates: 4.93333,36.86670
Latest update: March 27, 2025 07:19
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