Ethiopia Tourism

The Gambella National Park

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Although not technically in the Rift valley, the Gambella national Park - lies along another of the country's important river: the Baro. Near the town of Gambella, Gambella National Park, is one of Ethiopia's least developed parks and has no facilities. Nevertheless, the large conservation area contains many species not found elsewhere in the country, such as the Nile lechwe and the white-eared kob. Roan antelope, topi, elephant, buffalo, giraffe and the unusual whale - headed stork are also to be found here.

This is one of Ethiopia's true tropical zones and here all the elements of the African safari are to be found, enhanced by a distinctly Ethiopian flavour. Lost in the endless undulating plains of high Sudanese grass, it's a place of exciting adventure and one of the few remaining challenges to the explorer.

Nile perch weighing over 100 kilos have been cought in the waters of the Baro, and huge crocodiles thrive here on such fare.

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Ethiopia Tourism