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Nechsar National Park, which is one the nine national parks in
Ethiopia has an area of 514 kilo meter square. Nechsar (White
grass) refers to the central grassy plains which are always
associated with Burchell's zebra and the parks most striking
features.
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It is the only national park in the world where the critically
endangered Swayne's hartebeest still survives, the only known
locality of the Nechsar nightjar, with large populations of hippo
and crocodile. The altitude in the park ranges from 1100 to 1650
meters above sea level. The rainfall in the park averages about
800mm a year. The driest season is December to February with daily
temperatures from 36 to 39 degree centigrade.
A network of 185-km tracks gives access to all parts of the park.
The early mornings and the late afternoon are good times for viewing
wild animals. 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 from ailments.
The northern white-tailed bush lark are found
only on the Nechsar plains in Ethiopia.
The park is 500 Km from Addis Ababa by road. It is located near
Arbaminch town. The town is served twice weekly by Ethiopian
Airlines from Addis.
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