1. Nechisar National Park
(Nature/National parks)

... and 1970s to establish large-scale mechanized farms for cotton and other lowland crops. Some note on birds Falco naumanni occurs on passage, with a few birds possibly wintering. Similarly, Circus...

2. Gambella National Park
(Nature/National parks)

Gambella National Park is in the centre of Gambella Region. It lies between the Baro and Gilo rivers, the Baro River forming the northern boundary, 15 km south of Gambella town. The centre of the park

3. Yangudi-Rassa National Park
(Nature/National parks)

...etween them, but most of the park happens to be in an area where they avoid each other. More than 230 bird species have been recorded in this area. Being situated on an important migration flyway, m...

4. Simien Mountain National Park
(Nature/National parks)

...e Ethiopian Wolf, although named after the mountains, is rarely seen by the visitor. Over 50 species of birds have been reported in the Simien Mountains. Access to the park is from Debark, 101 km fr...

5. Adama / Nazareth
(Cities/Nazreth / Adama)

...m tree to tree, and even strolling among visitors for some munchies. A variety of species of indigenous birds sing from an equal variety of species of acacia and other trees.   One could...

6. Bahir Dar
(Cities/Bahir dar)

...nial rainforest of lush green vegetation, which is equally the delight of many monkeys and multicolored birds inhabiting the area. Rivaling the attraction of the Blue Nile Falls is Lake Tana, with ...

7. Awassa
(Cities/Awassa)

If not for the fishes, birds, the pleasant climate, the accessible water of lake awassa, what would the city Awassa be. Well, that was indeed not all, salt it all with the Sidama culture and you have

8. Arba Minch
(Cities/Arba minch)

...re home to a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, baboons, bush pigs, as well as some of the endemic birds. There is also the Nechisar National Park, a full day drive from Arba Minch and which is h...

9. Wildlife
(Nature/Wildlife)

...art of the Rift Valley recreational area with neighboring Lake Lanaganno, is home to thousands of water birds, but especially lesser flamingos and great white pelicans. Ethiopia is home to a large num...

10. Awash National Park
(Nature/National parks)

... from behind their rocks. In the bottom of the gorge you can spot the black and white Colobus monkey. Birdlife: Over four hundred species are recorded for the park: (The check list is available at ...

11. Omo National Park
(Nature/National parks)

... along the high banks of the Omo, in Murle, now serves as a well-maintained safari Lodge. The current bird list for the park is 312 species. The riverine forest along the Omo River is important for ...

12. Bale Mountains National Park
(Nature/National parks)

...es to view many of Ethiopia's endemic mammals, in particular the Mountain Nyala and Ethiopian Wolf, and birds, such as the Thick-billed Raven, Wattled Ibis, Blue-winged Goose, and Rouget's Rail. The...

13. Babille Elephant sanctuary
(Nature/National parks)

The Babille Elephant sanctuary, which is located south of the town of Babille. The sanctuary is 6,982 square kilometers... The Babille Elephant sanctuary, which is located south of the town o

14. Sof Omar Caves
(Nature/Geography)

...-dik and kudu, serval cat, rock hyrax, giant tortoises, snakes, lizards, and more than fifty species of birds. ...

15. Trekking in Ethiopia
(Nature/Geography)

...ense juniper forest, with an easily seen population of mountain nyala and simien fox, and some fabulous birds, many of them endemic. For dedicated climbers, Bale offers Tullu Deemtu at 4377 meter (145...

16. Landmarks
(Nature/Geography)

...meters deep. These lakes attract tourists with their beauty, and are particularly suitable for fishing, bird sighting, and boating. ...

17. Churches in Tana Lake
(History/Heritage)

...by Jesuit missionaries. Fasiladas Island, near the eastern side of the lake should be of interest to bird lovers, which is a breeding ground for a number of wetland species. ...

18. Wildlife
(Category Blog)

Animal lovers must visit Ethiopia, because in spite of the fact that the number of mammals and birds is but a shadow of ancient populations, it is still a magnificent place to enjoy the great variety

19. National parks
(Category Blog)

With 14 major wildlife reserves, Ethiopia provides a microcosm of the entire sub-Saharan ecosystem. Bird life abounds, and indigenous animals from the rare Walia ibex to the shy wild ass, roam free ju