Best National Parks in Ethiopia

Top-rated parks based on 33 park ratings across 10 categories. Ethiopia's parks score highest in Tranquility (70/100).

33 Total Parks
33 Rated
Avg Score: 45/100
Bale Mountains
#171/100

Bale Mountains

National Park · Oromia

Home to the Ethiopian wolf and numerous endemic species. Features Africa's largest alpine plateau and the second-highest mountain in Ethiopia. The par

Top 15 Parks in Ethiopia

1
Bale Mountains
National Park · Oromia
712
Simien Mountains
National Park · Amhara
683
Omo
National Park · South Ethiopia
584
Abijatta-Shalla Lakes
National Park · Oromia
575
Awash
National Park · Afar
576
Arsi Mountains
National Park · Oromia
567
Nech Sar
National Park · South Ethiopia
538
Borana
National Park · Oromia
519
Babile Elephant
Wildlife Sanctuary · Oromia
4910
Gibe Sheleko
National Park · Central Ethiopia
4911
Kuni-Muktar
Wildlife Sanctuary · Oromia
4912
Mago
National Park · South Ethiopia
4913
Chebera Churchura
National Park · South West Ethiopia
4714
Gambella
National Park · Gambella
4615
Loka Abaya
National Park · Sidama
44

Category Winners

#1
Simien MountainsAmhara
88#2
Bale MountainsOromia
82#3
Abijatta-Shalla LakesOromia
68#4
Nech SarSouth Ethiopia
68#5
AwashAfar
62

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Ethiopia?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Bale Mountains is the highest-rated park in Ethiopia with a score of 71/100. It is followed by Simien Mountains (68/100) and Omo (58/100).

How many national parks does Ethiopia have?

Ethiopia has 33 protected areas in our database, of which 33 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Ethiopia's parks best known for?

Parks in Ethiopia score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 70/100. The top park for tranquility is Omo (88/100).

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