Nechisar National Park and Chamo Lake
Presentation
Nechisar National Park is a national park located near Arba Minch. The name Nechisar (“white grass” in Amharic) is derived from the white grass that covers the plains of the park. The mountainous landscapes, lakes, grassy plains and wildlife are the reasons why this park is one of the best tourist attractions in Ethiopia.
Nechisar National Park in Ethiopia is an exceptional nature reserve, home to unique biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. This park is known for its floodplains, savannahs, steep hills, and Lake Chamo, providing a diverse habitat for a multitude of animal species and a wide variety of birds.
Fauna of Nechisar Park and Lake Chamo
Nechisar National Park in Ethiopia is home to diverse wildlife including Burchell's zebra, Swayne's hartebeest, greater kudu, Grant's gazelle, lions, olive baboons, gurza colobus, Gnther's dik-dik,
The lake is the refuge of crocodiles (the largest in Africa), hippos, as well as 320 species of birds, including the eagle eagle, the Abyssinian bocorve and the kori bustard.
This park offers a rich experience in wildlife observation, with the possibility of seeing a wide variety of emblematic animals of the region.
