Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority
Nech Sar National Park
Nech-Sar National Park where the coloration of southern Ethiopia comes into view situated within an area of 5142 km. inhabited with abundant biomass. The park boasts a diverse wildlife population, including Burchell’s zebra, Grant’s gazelle, Greater kudu, Crocodiles, and Hippos, with baboons and vervet monkeys inhabiting the surrounding ground forests. The park’s key characteristics and highlights include Lake Abaya, one of Ethiopia’s largest lakes, renowned for its magnificent blue waters, and a crucial habitat for various bird species, such as pelicans, flamingos, and fish eagles. The park’s landscape diversity, ranging from grassy plains to wooded hills and riverine habitats, contributes to its high biodiversity.
Access and Accommodation
The park is situated roughly 515 km south of Addis Ababa. The easiest access is by plane from Addis Ababa to Arbamich with the Ethiopian Airlines usually flying twice a day. Further, the park is accessible in a 4×4 vehicle however, during the rainy season roads become quite muddy.The NNP is surrounded by a large quality accommodation service in Arbamich Town. There are several high-standard hotels in Arbamich targeting the leisure tourism sector. The hotels which range between 20-50 rooms with a price between US$ 50-200 per person per night include Haile Resort, Paradise Lodge, Arbamich Tourist Hotel, Swayne’s Hotel, and Bekele Mola Hotel.
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