Abijatta-shalla lakes national park
This is a (219,100 acres /88,700 ha) national park is in a deep bowl flanked by tall cliffs.
Getting to Abijatta –shalla lakes national park.
Accommodation options in Abijatta-shalla lakes national park.
Major attractions in Abijatta-shalla lakes national park.
Abijatta provides rich feeding grounds for countless waterbirds, especially Eurasian migrants. Nearby Lake Shalla is a deep-water, blue salt lake with large nesting colonies of pelicans and flamingos. The freshwater lake Awasa, south of the city Awasa, has the goliath heron, wattled ibis, and pygmy goose. Swayne’s hartebeest and zebras are protected in Nechisar national park (127,000 acres / 51,400 ha), east of lake Chamo. West of the rift valley the omo river whose waters and banks are home to the crocodiles, hippos, and various antelopes, runs south into Lake Turkana (most of which in Kenya). River-rafting excursions are offered in this wild area, which is served by a lodge. Visitors may encounter Surma women, who wear lip and ear plates
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