Even some parts of a newly gazetted area of the omo park, an important. Prior to 2003, maze served as a hunting area for swayne. Ethiopia national parks attractions shadows of africa. Get the best ethiopia tours at absolute ethiopia and experience more exciting attractions. Located in the southern nations, nationalities, and peoples region about 782 kilometers south of addis ababa, the 2162 square kilometers of this park are divided by the mago river, a tributary of the omo river, into two parts. The altitude of the park ranges from 1540 to 2075 meters, the highest peak being mount fike, situated between the two lakes. Located about 782 kilometers south of addis ababa and on east bank of omo river, the 2,162 square kilometers of this park are divided by the mago river, a tributary of the omo, into two parts. Apr 21, 2018 maze national park is one of the youngest ethiopian national parks, which is located in gamo gofa zone in south west ethiopia. Maps provided courtesy of the national park service.
The landscape consists of riverine forest, wetlands along the lower mago river and around lake dipa. Apr 25, 2017 gambela, covering 1,954 square miles, is ethiopias largest national park, while awash is its oldest. Only ethiopias relatively good national security and the relatively. Pearson, head of the oie scientific and technical department, welcomed the participants on behalf of dr. Awash national park, bale mountains national park, gambela national park, mago national park, omo national park, semien mountains national park. On our way to meet the mursi, we had the chance to see how life is here. Located within the boundaries of the park is lake dipa. There is a park office and all roads to and from it are dirt. The national park is beautiful with a chance to see beautiful wildlife in an area surrounded by a variety of environments, the lakes are lovely and calming, the people are so helpful. Cites is an international agreement between governments, aimed to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. Omo national park is on the western side of the omo river.
Population estimates and threats to elephants loxodonta africana blumenbach 1797 in the mago national park, ethiopia article pdf available in tropical zoology 2. Omo national park is on the western side of the omo river mago national park is. Mago national park is one of the national parks of ethiopia. Plantation development versus wildlife conservation in the omo. In southern ethiopia, a major outbreak of anthrax occurred in the omomago national park.
The omo river provides the boundary between the south and the west. The mago national park is located along the eastern shore of the mago river, that in turn is a tributary of the omo river. Interpretive media is our passionplacebased, purposebuilt. Wikimedia commons has media related to national parks of ethiopia. Mago national park is located in southwestern ethiopia about 750 km from. We leave from jinka and head towards the entrance of the park, here is the head quarter. Details written by keb this park was proposed for the conservation of its large numbers of wildlife, particularly buffalo, giraffe, and elephant. Visit mago national park on your trip to southern nations.
Jobs recipes travel useful info culturetradition languagesalphabet models. Mago national park is rich in wildlife with few human inhabitants. Witness the conservation of wildlife at mago national park. Pdf an estimate of the number of elephants loxodonta africana blumenbach 1797 was made in the mago national park, ethiopia, from. The meeting of the working group on wildlife diseases was held from 4 to 6 april 2000 at the oie central bureau. Nechisar national park is located in arba minch, which is amharic for forty springs. Its a beautiful, living thing that gives back so much to the planet and the people who tend it. National parks in ethiopia best parks absolute ethiopia. East of the omo river, and stretching south towards the chew bahir basin, mago national park is rich in wildlife with few human inhabitants. A case study of mago national park, ethiopia nobuko nishizaki graduate school of asian and african area studies, kyoto university research fellow of the japan society for the promotion of science abstract communities are now the focal point of conservationist thinking. The mago national park is the newest park of all the national parks in ethiopia.
Located in the southern nations, nationalities, and peoples region about 782 kilometers south of addis ababa and north of a large 90 bend in the omo river, the 2162 square kilometers of this park are divided by the mago river, a tributary of the omo, into two parts. I had an amazing time visiting the various tribes of the valley, the banna, the hamer, the karo and the dassanach. One cup of mangos is just 100 calories, so its a satisfying, healthy sweet treat. The shape of science is an information visualization project whose aim is to reveal the structure of science. By this regulation, area demarcated within south omozone of debubeari, benatsemai, salamago and ngangatom woredas taken to be part of the mago national park to be composed of an. Mago national park mnp, where the present study is caltied out, was proposed in 1974 and established in 1978. A case study of mago national park, ethiopia authors. Amazing natural park with different types of animals, the town is really amazing and very good views of the lack abaya and chamo lakes. It covers 2,162 km2 of gently undulating valley floor at about.
Mago national park is made up of an area of 2,162 square kilometers, along the omo river, and in the area of the mursi we didn. Anthrax outbreak mago national park, southern ethiopia. On the eastern bank of the omo river, mago national park is 2,162 square kilometres 835 square miles in area, ranging in altitude from 450 to 2,528 metres. Mago national park wildlife conservation absolute ethiopia. Other protected areas include the babile elephant, senkele, and deara wildlife sanctuaries and the tama and chelbi wildlife reserves. Otherwise, it couldbe assumedthat early embryonic mortalitybeforeplacentation ratherthanabortion reporteddur. The nearest town, jinka, is at mere 34km from over an all weather gravel road which descends from the. The mago national park is divided by the mago river which is a tributary of the omo river. Amazing natural park with different types of animals, the town is really amazing and. These people are known for their amazing body decorations. It was established in 2003 after several surveys and studies were carried out. The amazing mango tree mangifera indica is much more than just a source for mangos. Omo national park is on the western side of the omo river mago national park is rich in wildlife with few human inhabitants.
National park national glacier park wardenranger station infrequently staffed unpaved road trail continental divide wardenranger station food service and lodging boat tourrentals backcountry campground lookout tower primitive campground campground selfguiding trail wheelchairaccessible trail riding stable picnic area glacier distance. Mago national park is located in southern nations, nationalities, and peoples region. Chebera churchura national park ccnp is located on the western side of the central omogibe basin, in between dawro zone and konta special woreda of the southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state of ethiopia. Located about 782 kilometers south of addis ababa and on east bank of omo river, the 2,162 square kilometers of this park are divided by the mago river, a. Mago national park is located in the southern nations, nationalities, and peoples region about 782 kilometers south of addis ababa and north of a large 90 bend in the omo river. It is home to a number of endangered species, including the ethiopian wolf and the walia ibex, a wild goat found nowhere else in the world. We work with our colleagues throughout the national park system to develop and produce digital media, films, historic furnishings, interpretive plans, maps, museum exhibits, publications, signs, and wayside exhibits. Mago national park dead link is in southwestern ethiopia, towards the border with south sudan and kenya. National parks and sanctuary my trip ethiopia travel. The only national park dedicated to painting, weir farm was established in 1990 to preserve the home of julian alden weir, the father of american impressionism. Using lake langano as your base, it is an easy trip to visit the national park, which is 887 square kilometers in size, 482 of these being water. Located in the semien north gondar zone of the amhara region, its territory covers the semien mountains and includes ras dashan, the highest point in ethiopia. The park derives it name after maze river that traverses through its length.
Omo national park and mago national park were demarcated in this allegedly uninhabited area in 1966, and residents were not physically displaced from lands but their uses of natural resource uses. Simien mountains national park is one of the national parks of ethiopia. This was my 2nd time in the omo river valley visiting the surma, the suri and the nyangatom. The presence of beehives in the mago national park has also contributed for the serious decline of wild animals and contraction of their range.
Mago national park southern nations, nationalities, and. Response from experienceawayoflife, public relations manager at mago national park responded jul 22, 2019 we highly appreciate your concerns and taking time to share your experiences specially mentioning our local guide teams this definitely helps us get more guests and benefit locals from the area. Some previous estimates of elephant numbers have been made. This extremely remote np can be found about 782 kilometers south of addis ababa and is located on the eastern bank of the river omo. Gambela, covering 1,954 square miles, is ethiopias largest national park, while awash is its oldest. Plan my jinka trip by asking inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
To the west is the tama wildlife reserve, with the tama river. In fact, the mursi tribe in mago national park lives on the eastern shore of the omo river that runs drains the rift valley in the southern nations, nationalities, and peoples region of ethiopia, at a distance of about 800 km southwest from addis ababa. The west side of the park is the tama wildlife reserve and to the south is the murle controlled hunting area. The vegetation is mainly savannah grassland and savannah bush, extending across an area of 2,160 square kilometres. Abijatta shalla national park, awash national park, bale mountain national park, borena saynt national park, gambela national park, kafta sheraro national park, mago. Maze national park is a recently established national park in the region. Maze national park is one of the youngest ethiopian national parks, which is located in gamo gofa zone in south west ethiopia. From the point of view of habitat and territory the two parks are very similar, they are one the natural continuation of the other, but it is not possible to access from one. View on the mountain range in the dry season, majete wildlife reserve, malawi, hanneke hogerheijde bottom left. Based on this both the omo and mago national parks secure legal demarcated boundary by 2003 by the snnprs. The 10 best ethiopia national parks with photos tripadvisor.
Mago national park is situated at the same corner with omo national park and separated by the omo river close to kenya border some 800km south of. The mago np which covers an area of 2,162 square kilometers takes its name from the highest point in the park, mount mago. Bushbuck tragelaphys scriptus defassa waterbuck kobus defassa dikdik modaqua saltiana gerenuklitocranius walleri 6 2 4 11 lelwel hartebeest alcelaphus sp. Mago national park mago national park is in southwestern ethiopia, towards the border with south sudan and kenya. Sep 23, 2019 we are at jinka, in ethiopia, and today is entirely dedicated to the mursi and the mago national park where this tribe lives. Ethiopia national parks and game reserves africa guide. A breakdown of the species which were found dead as follows.
Today, the park continues to inspire people to experience the power of creativity, art, and nature, and offers art education through its. Media in category mago national park the following 57 files are in this category, out of 57 total. There are almost 20 national parks found in ethiopia in 4 directions of the country with different geographical backgrounds and climates, ethiopia is one of the top world country who have many national parks those are. Pdf population estimates and threats to elephants loxodonta. Ethiopias spectacular network of national parks incorporates a wide variety of habitats, from the highaltitude forests and moors to whitewater rivers and powerful waterfalls to lush jungles and even to the depths of the danakil depression which is one of the lowest dry lands on earth. The name of the park maze is derived after the largest river that crosses the park. It is east of the omo river, and stretches south towards the chew bahir basin. Mago national park tour and travel to ethiopia ethiopia. By this regulation, area demarcated within south omozone of debubeari, benatsemai, salamago and ngangatom woredas. In southern ethiopia, a major outbreak of anthrax occurred in the omo mago national park.
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