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Bale Mountains National Park Bale Mountains National Park is the largest area of Afro-Alpine habitat in the whole of the continent. The climate of the Bale Mountains, as is to be expected in a high altitude mountainous region, is characterized by a high rainfall and periods of damp cloudy weather, interspersed with periods of sparkling sunny weather with brilliant blue skies. The National Park area is divided into two major parts by the spectacular Harenna escarpment that runs from east to west. www.selamta.net /bale_mountains_national_park.htm   (6321 words)

NationalParks In the middle of the park is the dormant volcano of Fantale, reaching a height of 2007 meters (6583 feet) on its rim. The northern part of the park is riverine plains, bush land and woodland; the center is a high plateau of 4,000 meters, which is crossed by the highest all-weather road in Africa. The road leads to the park headquarters and the campsites, which are situated near the dramatic Awash falls where the river enters its gigantic gorge. www.ethemb.se /Tourism/NationalParks/body_nationalparks.htm   (3126 words)

Tigray: Encyclopedia topic Following a 2002 United Nations (United Nations: An organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security) decision, much of this land was awarded to Eritrea. As one of the provinces of the Imperial era, Tigray was ruled by a native Ras (Ras: The network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function) or Negus (Negus: Wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg). In 1998, war erupted between Eritrea and Ethiopia over a portion of territory that had been administered at part of Tigray, which included the town of Badme (Badme: badme is a town on the border between ethiopia and eritrea.... www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/tigray   (322 words)

North Ethiopia Also in the park are families of the Gelada Baboon, and the rare semien fox. The Simien Mountains Massif is one of the major highlands of Africa, rising to the highest point in Ethiopia, Ras Dejen (4,620m), which is the fourth highest peak in the continent. The park was created primarily to protect the Walia Ibex, a type of wild goat, and over 1,00 are said to live in the park. www.tourethio.com /travel/north/simien.htm   (157 words)

Kora-group Lying east of the Omo river Mago National Park extends 2,160 square kilometres. The park was established as a sanctuary for the endemic (and endangered) Swayne’s hartebeest. The 36 mammals within the park are typical of the arid Horn of Africa and include Grevy’s zebra, greater and lesserr kudu, geeranuk and the cheetah. www.kora-group.com /gameeth.html   (716 words)

ETHIOPIA The Semien Mountains National Park is a sanctuary of the rarest animals and plants and is a centre for observation and trekking. Indeed, eight national attractions have been recognized by UNESCO as world heritage: Axum's obelisks, Gondar's castles, the island monasteries on Lake Tana, Hadar (where Lucy was discovered), Tia's carved standing stones, the walls of Harar, and the Semien National Park. Awash National Park is some 225 kms due east of Addis Ababa and is located in the northern edges of the Great Rift Valley. www2.famille.ne.jp /~kameishi/tooshi/IO_TOUR2M98.htm   (3328 words)

King of the Mountain Semien fox Also referred to as the Ethiopian wolf, this animal is extremely rare in the Semien mountains and is more frequently seen in the Bale Mountains National Park. Before entering the park, all visitors must buy their permit at the headquarters in Debark, where they are also provided with an armed scout (a government requirement) to protect against poachers, and a park guide. It's impossible not to be in awe of the park's mountain landscape and rich Afro-alpine vegetation. impressions-ba.com /features.php?id_destination_info=4&id_feature=10331   (2034 words)

NECHSAR NATIONAL PARK It is the only national park in the world where the critically endangered Swayne's hartebeest still survives, the only known locality of the Netchsar nightjar, with large populations of hippo and crocodile. There is also a hot spring at the southeast corner of the park, which is used much by people who believe that the water is holy and heals northern white-tailed bush lark are only found on the Netchsar plains in Ethiopia. The park is 500 Km from Addis Ababa by road. www.ghiontourandsafari.com /NECHSAR%20NATIONAL%20PARK.htm   (453 words)

Walta Information Center The Semien Mountains National Park is sanctuary to a variety of mammals and birds, including the Menilik Dekula and the Ankober Serini, whose existence in the park was confirmed just this year. The Semien Mountains National Park has earned a quarter of a million birr during the ended fiscal year, a representative of the park administration disclosed. Meanwhile, the park official said conditions at the park have improved substantially, resulting in the increase of the Walia Ibex population, which is endemic to Ethiopia, and found only in the Park. telecom.net.et /~walta/ennews/html/aug/ed030800/html/newsitem_4.html   (136 words)

ABOUT AMHARA REGION The traditional mural paintings and hand craft, the preserved corpse of the royality found in the ancient monastries in Lake Tana, as well as the Semien mountains national park, which shelters the endemic Walia Ibex are spectacular tourist attractions, Three tourist attractions found in the region are registered in the UNESCO list of world heritages. Walia ibex, Semien fox, Gelada baboon, grey-duiker and klipspringer, hyenas and crocodile are among the twenty-one species (three endemic) to be found in the region especially at the Semien Mountain National Park. The Amhara National Regional State is located in the north western and north central part of Ethiopia, between 9o20' to 14o0' North Latitude and 36o20' to 40o20' East Longitude grids. temesgen.freeservers.com /Reg.3.html   (1029 words)

Ras Dashen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Part of Semien Mountains National Park, it reaches an elevation of 4,533 metres (14,872 ft). Ras Dashen (alternatively Ras Dashan or Ras Dejen) is the highest mountain in Ethiopia, and is the fourth-highest mountain in Africa. A mapping survey of the country in the 1960s and 1970s established the elevation. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ras_Dashan   (134 words)

Caravan Travel and Tour Agency By road this ancient settlement, which stands at the foot of the Semien mountains, is 759kms north of the capita Addis Ababa. The semien Mountains have been called the roof of Africa living north of Gondar comprising one of the principal mountain massifs of Africa. Many interesting excursions can be made from the city - south to the shores of Lake Tana at Gorgora (where other ancient castles and churches are located), or north towards the wonderland of the Semien mountains. www.caravantravels.info /gondar.asp   (444 words)

Semien National Park Visited by The Semien Mountains National Park in Amhara has been visited by 1,289 tourists since September 11, local officials told ENA. UNESO has registered the park as gone of the seven tourist attractions in Ethiopia. According to the ENA report, 1204 of the tourists were Ethiopian. www.addistribune.com /Archives/2000/07/21-07-00/Semi.htm   (56 words)

Amhara HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Secretariat Visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the Monasteries of Lake Tana, the castles of Gondar, the Semien Mountains National Park, and the Blue Nile Falls This park is excellent for trekking, with spectacular views and a large variety of wildlife, including baboons, ibexes, Ethiopian wolves and birds of prey such as the rare lammergeyer, a huge vulture. The park is made up of a rocky massif which slopes down to grasslands - the massif is cut by streams and gorges. www.etharc.org /Amhara/Resources/Amhara%20Overview/Amhara%20attractions.htm   (451 words)

Beall's new discoveries continue to help explain high altitude adaption She made the discovery from data collected in a field study of 313 native residents at 3,530 meters (11,650 feet of altitutde) between the ages of 14-86 years old from the Ambaras Region of the Semien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. In her hematological study of villagers in the Semien Mountains of Ethiopia, she found that this population differs biologically from people on the Tibetan and Andean plateaus, but in a couple of key aspects does not differ from people at sea level. Twenty years ago, Beall's research on Tibetans began to overturn the long-held model of the "Andean man" with the large barrel chest and high concentrations of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying molecule in the blood. www.cwru.edu /pubs/cnews/2002/12-19/ethiopia.htm   (529 words)

GEESKA AFRIKA ONLINE: Nur Kafi's Column on the Eye of the Horn of African Affairs Djibouti (HAN) November 23, 2005 - Activities to expand the territory of the Semien Mountains National Park by 69 square kilometers are underway while the number of wild animals in the park is increasing, Head of the park disclosed. The head, Nigussie Tsegaye, told WIC recently that since the study on the expansion of the park which began three years ago is now finalized a map that would designate the park to 205 square kilometers is under preparation. The Minister of Culture and Tourism has underlined the need for strengthening integrated efforts towards utilizing Ethiopia's tourist attractions and untapped cultural values for national growth. www.geeskaafrika.com /igad2020_23nov05.htm   (930 words)

Welcome to cox&kingsusa.com The road passes over mountainous areas of wild beauty, drawing close to the national park of the Semien massif. The Bume tribe inhabit the land south of Omo National Park and move into the southern plains of the Park when water or grazing is scarce. In the park, many of the mountain peaks exceed 4000m; the highest is Ras Dejen, at 4543m above sea level. www.coxandkingsusa.com /L3/afri/africa_L3_20_eth.html   (2776 words)

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS OF AMHARA REGION Located in the Amhara National Regional State (ANRS) in north-western Ethiopia (Gondar),Simen National Park is the only protected area harbouring the rare endemic Simen fox and Gelada baboon, Over 50 interesting species of birds such as bearded vultures and Augur buzzards, as well as twenty endemic plant species. A national symbol of Ethiopia, the walia ibex, a species of goat found nowhere else in the world, is currently threatened with extinction due to a reduced population and a disturbed habitat. The Park is recognized as much for its outstanding scenery as for its rare wild life. temesgen.freeservers.com /Natural.html   (721 words)

SEMIEN MOUNTAINS Fortunately, the establishment of a national park has kept the poaching somewhat under control. One of the major justifications for making this region into a national park is that it is the last stronghold of the Walia Ibex, which is a type of wild goat they The Walia live on nearly vertical cliff faces and narrow ledges in restricted area within the Simien Mountains. www.ghiontourandsafari.com /SEMIEN%20MOUNTAINS.htm   (472 words)

FSTA On the eastern wall of the rift valley, and on the countries of high altitude plateaus lies the Bale Mountains National Park. Out of the larger endemic mammals of Ethiopia three of them, namely: Mountain Nyala, the Ethiopian Wolf and Menelik's Bush Buck are found in a reasonably good number in the park. An area of high plateaus broken by numerous dramatic volcanic plugs and peaks, beautiful alpine lakes and rushing mountain streams, characterizes the Park's landscape. www.fstatours.com /explorethio.asp?type=balemount   (162 words)

Ethiopian Environmental and Energy Concern: Akababi These are the Awash National Park and Semien Mountains National Park. The organization said that although a system of conservation areas were proposed to form the basis of wildlife conservation in the country, only two of the planned 14 national parks and sanctuaries have been legally constituted. The Bale Mountains is home to the most important population of this endangered species that is endemic to Ethiopia. www.geocities.com /akababi   (3003 words)

Simien mountains, Debark Ethiopia The Semien Mountains are partly a National Park. The highest peak is Mount Ras Dashen at 4620 meters. home.wanadoo.nl /spaansen/popup/semien1.htm   (71 words)

FSTA In 1969, the wildest part of the region was gazetted as a national park. The Semien Mountains constitute one of the major and best-known mountain massifs in Africa. Trekking in the Semiens therefore gives visitors a unique experience with the beauty of mountain wilderness as well as endemic fauna and flora which will remain vividly in the memory of a visitor long after they have already gone. www.fstatours.com /explorethio.asp?type=semienmount   (174 words)

Bali, place, Australia, international, best, conferences, heads, destination, director, conference, Putri, remains, excellent, facilities, groups, country, Sanur, services, GONDAR - Tourism development activities aimed at preserving the Ecology of Semien Mountains National Park was being carried out with an outlay of over four million birr obtained from the Austrian government. The Semien Mountains National Park covers 200 sq. Integrated development project manager with the park, Teshome Mulu said that park conservation and development activities are being undertaken with the participation of the public this year. www.tunjungtours.com /news/06.htm   (235 words)

The Fest Ethiopia Travel & Tour Plc Fest Ethiopia Itinerary for Trekking in the Simien Mountains National Park On this whole scramble to mount the Semien you have the chance to look 12 of the 28 endemic birds and three big endemic mammals to mention Waliya Ibex, Gelada Baboon and Semien Wolf. After arrival we will visit the National Museum (a multi-collections representing Ethiopia's past and present image). www.festethiopia.com /TrekkingSimienMountains.htm   (1408 words)

Sample itineraries National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its dramatic highland scenery, it is also world renowned for its endemic Walia Ibex, Ethiopian Wolf and the Gelada Baboon live in the Park. Day 08 Drive to Nech Sar national park to see the endemic Wayne’s hearte beaste, Burchel’s Zebra, Kudus and Gazelles, PM Have boat trip on Lake Chamo to see the largest crocodiles in the world some of which are up to 7mt long. Day 10 Drive to Nech Sar national park to see the endemic Swayne's hearte beset Burchel’s Zebra, Kudus and Gazelles, PM Have boat trip on Lake Chamo to see the largest crocodiles in the world some of which are up to 7mt long. www.glo.ethiopiatravel.com.et /sample.htm   (4699 words)

Simien National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Efforts are thus being made by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Ethiopia and the UNESCO Office in Addis Ababa to provide more information to the regional authorities on the meaning and implications of the Committee's decision and encourage them to view it in a positive light. A stakeholders' meeting was convened by the State Party in June 1998 which led to the formation of a “dialogue group” of various national and regional offices to discuss follow-up activities for the conservation of the park. The World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe the Simien National Park on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to evidence of recent deterioration of the population of the Walia ibex. whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=9   (379 words)

ADW: Theropithecus gelada: Information Gelada baboons are found inhabiting the high grasslands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, especially in the Semien Mountains National Park. A majority of gelada baboon populations live in Gich and Sankaber areas of the Semien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia. Within the Semien Mountain National Park, which is a conservation area, geladas are completely protected. animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu /accounts/theropithecus/t._gelada.html   (1586 words)

List of World Heritage Sites in Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas www.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Africa   (140 words)

List of national parks of Ethiopia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Included in this system are a number of wildlife sanctuaries: en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_parks_in_Ethiopia   (57 words)

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