Maze National Park

Known for its good population of the critically endangered endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest population, Maze National Park possesses a number of rivers and streams which ultimately drains to Omo River. The name of the park derived after the largest river that crosses the park called Maze River.   

Access and Accommodation

The park is located 460 km south of Addis Ababa in Gamo Zone,South Ethiopia. It is also possible to use the road from Jinka to Senegal on the other sides of the park. The Park has inadequate Motor roads that make most parts of the park inaccessible. However, there is a public road which passes through the park connects Gofa-Sawula town and adjacent woreda. The Park has one main gate, but before your trip arrange at park head quarter.

There are only potential camping grounds in the park; you are intended to bring the necessary camping equipment. However, hotels are available at Wolaita Soddo, Sawula and Arba Minch towns.  

LOCATION AND PARK MAP

OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS PARK