Nech Sar National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ethiopia, Tours &

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Nech Sar National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Ethiopia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Nechisar National Park, located in southern Ethiopia, showcases the country's remarkable natural diversity across its 514 square kilometers. The park features a striking blend of landscapes, from the tranquil waters of Lakes Abaya and Chamo to the rugged Amaro Mountains, creating a rich habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Known for its expansive savannas, which translate to 'white grass' in Amharic, Nechisar is home to rare species like the Swayne's Hartebeest and the Nech Sar Nightjar. Birdwatchers will delight in the park's over 300 recorded bird species, including the majestic African Fish Eagle. Visitors can engage in activities such as boat trips and hiking, while also enjoying the cultural richness of nearby Arba Minch and the unique traditions of the local Dorze and Konso communities.

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Reviews of Nechisar

Kidus Mulugeta

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-25

A crocodile market around the edge of chamo lake (arbaminch) Erhiopia you can visit via shot south Ethiopia on instagram or here
Ulisse Cavallini

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-26

I highly recommend Mr Kureman (+251984666623) as a guide for Nechisar National Park Park, for Arba Minch and for any other place in the area! He was honestly the best guide I have ever encountered, we fixed a very reasonable price in the beginning and then there was no further negotiation, no addons and we could relax and be friends. He is extremely knowledgeable and honest, nothing was an issue. I will trust him with all my travel needs whenever I'm back in the area.
Solomon Eshete & Co.

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-12

Waww, I saw the surprising jungle. The water is very testy we love it.
betty addis

5
Reviewed: 2022-10-11

I loved our trip and the kids loved it too. However at the park, I did not wear long sleeves and got bit by insects I was told live on some of the wild animals. Can someone please share the name or what it is? Now I have developed severe itching and a bad skin reaction. Just learned that those are poppy seed ticks!!!
Asrade Abate

5
Reviewed: 2021-03-17

Nech Sar, The True Natural Forest Park This park is the most accessible of the parks, with impressive or beautiful natural scenery, at an hour flight distance from Addis Ababa. The area is reputed for its abundant local springs, lakes, groundwater, and thick natural forest. Here you will find amazing kinds of insects, birds and wild animals that dwell in this forest: from cutest to the monstrous; from commonest to the rarest; from rollers to the dancers; from tunnelers to the hungers. Science has never been so wrong in differentiating a tree from a vine. Would you like to assert this? See the picture. If you want to see real-time drama of prey and predator or the chasing and the fleeing, this is the place. I once saw two 'police monkeys', armed with sticks, escorting a convicted monkey off their territory. The poop-hoarding insects, Dung Beetles, have an amazingly advanced internal GPS that allows them to navigate while rolling poop balls heavier than them. Here is the job description of a Dung beetle in this forest: find a poop, pack it, roll it, chill on it, eat it, or store it for the offspring. The dance of death by a praying mantis: the male praying mantises perform a seductive dance to attract a mate, who will later bite their heads off. When a male praying mantis starts the dance, they do it well because it is always their last dance.