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Nech Sar National Park

National park in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

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Overview

Nech Sar National Park, or Nechisar National Park (Amharic: የነቺሳር ብሔራዊ ፓርክ) is in the western part of Southern Ethiopia.

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Getting there

Nechisar is about 2 km from Arba Minch, about 510 km south of Addis Ababa. In the north of Arba Minch you drive past the airport and reach the entrance to the national park.

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Getting around

There are about 180 km of slopes in the park. A four-wheel drive vehicle or a very powerful two-wheel drive vehicle (e.g. Toyota Landcruiser) is required to visit the park. There are very steep slopes to overcome.

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UnderstandNech Sar got its name from the combination of two Amharic words which means white grass referring to the central grassy plains associated with Burchell's zebra. This park is between lakes namely Abaya and Chamo.

Get inNechisar is about 2 km from Arba Minch, about 510 km south of Addis Ababa. In the north of Arba Minch you drive past the airport and reach the entrance to the national park.

Fees and permitsAdmission for 24 hr: 100 birr per person, fee for own car 100 birr (as of 2016).

Get aroundThere are about 180 km of slopes in the park. A four-wheel drive vehicle or a very powerful two-wheel drive vehicle (e.g. Toyota Landcruiser) is required to visit the park. There are very steep slopes to overcome.

SeeThere are many Anubis Baboons to be seen in the park, behaving peacefully and slightly shyly. With a little patience, however, you can get quite close to the animals. Otherwise you see a lot of warthogs.

DoThe Crocodile Market is a stretch of beach on Lake Chamo that is particularly popular with crocodiles. It is possible to book a trip with a motor boat there (1200 birr in 2018).

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SleepHotel accommodation is not available in the national park, but is available in the nearby town of Arba Minch.

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