7 National Parks in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region That You Shouldn't Miss

October 26, 2021 Christa Meece

Discover the best top things to do in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia including Gibe Sheleko National Park, Mago National Park, Omo National Park and River, Nechisar National Park, Chebera Churchura National Park, Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, Maze National Park.
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1. Gibe Sheleko National Park

Welkite Ethiopia http://www.southtourism.gov.et/gibe-sheleko-national-park
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Gibe Sheleko National Park

2. Mago National Park

1000 Ethiopia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Mago National Park

Mago National Park is one of the National Parks of Ethiopia. Located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region about 782 kilometers south of Addis Ababa and north of a large 90° bend in the Omo River, the 2162 square kilometers of this park are divided by the Mago River, a tributary of the Omo, into two parts. To the west is the Tama Wildlife Reserve, with the Tama river defining the boundary between the two. To the south is the Murle Controlled Hunting Area, distinguished by Lake Dipa which stretches along the left side of the lower Omo. The park office is 115 kilometers north of Omorate and 26 kilometers southwest of Jinka. All roads to and from the park are unpaved.The major environments in and around the Park are the rivers and riverine forest, the wetlands along the lower Mago and around Lake Dipa, the various grasslands on the more level areas, and scrub on the sides of the hills. Open grassland comprises about 9% of the park's area. The largest trees are found.

Reviewed By 766hannesp

I had an amazing time visiting the various tribes of the valley, the Banna, the Hamer, the Karo and the Dassanach. My guide was from the Banna tribe and he really made me feel at home there, but also with the other tribes aswell! The Banna tribe was definately my favourite, and I ended up staying there for one night and then going back later for a bull jumping ceremony which was really fascinating! I highly recommend you check this out, and I cant praise my guides enough, they really made my trip here something I'll remember for the rest of my life! Temesgens +251982249322 Asu Gachulo +251949626282 [email protected] Thank you guys so much!

3. Omo National Park and River

Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 755 reviews

Omo National Park and River

My name is Yared a Local Guide & Tour Organizer in Ethiopia! City Tour ,Day Trips , Historical & heritage Tours , Tribes Tours

Reviewed By ingeques

this was the second time in 4 months i visited the omo valley in ethiopia. my guide was kali, because i had travelled with him before and i was sure i didnt want another guide! we visited a lot of tribes around arba minch which rarely see tourists. i was completely taken by the beauty of the people and the endlessness of the landscapes!!! if you have the time its definitely advisable to try and make your trip as long as possible because there are so many extraordinary things to see!!! after visiting the tribes around arba minch we went into the lower omo valley and again i was mesmerised by the beauty of the people!!! we visited many different tribes, but the ones that i still appreciate the most are the mursi tribe, who live in the mago national park, not so far from jinka. every time i go to the omo valley i see new and more amazing things!! its definitely the most beautiful place on earth. kali man also knows where all the good spots are, so hes definitely the best guide i have travelled with in all my years of travelling. he takes care of literally everything. he always made sure my hotels, lodges or campsites were to my liking, the food was always delicious and i always felt so at ease with his company! so omo valley and kali are definitely a very good combination. you can reach him on +251942209230

4. Nechisar National Park

Arba Minch Ethiopia
Excellent
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4.0 based on 168 reviews

Nechisar National Park

Reviewed By Bluesapphiretours - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Amazing natural park with different types of animals, the town is really amazing and very good views of the lack Abaya and chamo lakes. If you are interested please don’t waste your time with this park . The park has gotten very interesting animals like.zebras,cud’s.swinnes heartbits ,gazelles and etc.

5. Chebera Churchura National Park

Tiya Ethiopia
Excellent
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Chebera Churchura National Park

Reviewed By wondimagegnehubeyene - Sodo, Ethiopia

Chebera Churchura is found within the western side of the central Omo Gibe basin, in between the Dawro zone and Konta Special Woreda of the SNNPRS, Ethiopia. The Park is fortunate in possessing numerous rivers and streams and four small creator lakes (Keriballa, Shasho, Koka) which are the reason for the rich wildlife resources of the area. So far, 37 larger mammals and 237 species of birds have been recorded in the different habitats (Highland & Riverine forest and savanna and bush lands) of the park. White-cliff chat, banded-barbet, wattled ibis, black-headed forest Oriole, and thick-billed Raven are endemic birds for the country. Common mammals include the African elephant, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo, lion, and leopard. Currently, CCNP appears to be the least disturbed and reliable ecosystem for the African elephant and Buffalo in the country.

6. Abidjatta-Shalla National Park

Awasa Ethiopia +251 91 390 7001 http://www.africapoint.com/national-parks/ethiopia/abijatta-shalla-national-park.html
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3.5 based on 43 reviews

Abidjatta-Shalla National Park

Reviewed By shaliyam - Colombo, Sri Lanka

This is one of best place to Visit in Ethiopia near to the Hawassa. You can reach to the Abidjatta- Shalla national park within 40 minutes driving from Hawassa city. There is very beautiful two lake you can see. Also flamingos and Ostriches birds and antilops can be seen.

7. Maze National Park

Ethiopia

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