Nechi Sar National Park
This park is situated 510km south of Addis near the town of Arba Minch, in between Lakes Abaya and Chamo.
This park has a wide variety of plains game roam freely amongst 514m2 of savannah, dry bush and groundwater forest. This forest is also the habitat of 188 recorded species of birds also home to some wild animals like Bushbuck, Swayne’s Hartebeest, Burchell’s Zebra, Grant’s Gazelle, Guenther’s Dik-dik, Greater Kudu, Crocodile, Anubis Baboon, Grey Duiker. Birds seen include Red-billed Hornbill, Grey Hornbil,l Fish Eagle, Kori Bustard, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill..
A backdrop of hills and mountains combine to make this one of the most attractive national parks in Ethiopia, and its location makes it very accessible. In the far eastern part of the park hot springs bubble to the surface
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Zimbabwe: Chizaria National Park
This national park in western Zimbabwe is one of the country's most remote and least-developed reserves. The park sits astride the dramatic Zambezi Escarpment and is filled with steep cliffs and river gorges. The wildlife, particularly in the Busi Valley, is abundant. There are a few camps in the park, but the Chizaria Wilderness Lodge, just outside the park is the lodging of choice if you can afford it. Be aware that there are no facilities within the park, so you'll need to take along your own supplies. 200 mi/320 km west of Harare.
Omo National Park
Omo National Park is situated at the south-west on the west bank of Omo River. This park is 870km south-west of Addis Ababa, covering an area of approx 4,070 sq km
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Bouba Ndjida National Park
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Curieuse Marine National Park
Curieuse Marine National Park includes the waters be¬tween Curieuse Island and the northwestern coast of Praslin. The park covers five square miles (14 km2) and reaches depths of 100 feet (30 m) A large colony of giant land tortoises is protected in Laraie Bay.
