Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife sanctuary in Borena Zone, Ethiopia
The protected area spans 2,500 square kilometers of savanna with red soils, containing numerous Acacia trees and varied vegetation patterns across different altitudes.
Established in 1985, the sanctuary aimed to protect Swayne's hartebeest populations, which subsequently disappeared due to extensive hunting activities in the region.
The sanctuary operates within the traditional lands of Ethiopian communities, where local rangers share their knowledge of wildlife patterns and conservation methods.
Visitors must hire a scout at the sanctuary headquarters in Yabelo town for 175 Birr per day to access the main entrance located 10 kilometers north.
The sanctuary hosts 210 bird species, including the Ethiopian bush crow and white-tailed swallow, which exist nowhere else on Earth.
Location: Yabelo
GPS coordinates: 4.91667,38.41670
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.
Lomekwi
306.1 km
Sidama Region
195 km
Bale Mountains National Park
239 km
Koobi Fora
269.9 km
Nechisar National Park
154.9 km
Abijatta-Shalla National Park
287.7 km
Central Island
306.4 km
Mago National Park
263 km
Mount Marsabit
293.8 km
Sibiloi National Park
253.6 km
Marsabit National Park
286.1 km
Lake Turkana National Parks
297.1 km
Lower Valley of the Omo
194.3 km
Chebera Churchura National Park
291.7 km
Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
252.5 km
South Island
324.8 km
The Gedeo Cultural Landscape
35.6 km
O'a Caldera
284.8 km
Lapurr Sandstone
298.4 km
Karsa, Kenya
284.3 km
Awassa Kenema Stadium
236.7 km
Vale Inferior do Omo
272 km
Konso Cultural Landscape
110 km
Corbetti
252.7 km
Alutu
319.2 km
Aqushela
944 km
Atalochulo
317.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes