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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.
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.
