ABIYATTA SHALLA LAKES NATIONAL PARKS

Size: 887km2 (sixth)
Region: Oromia
Geographical Location: Rift Valley, 200km, south of Addis Ababa
Altitude: 1,540-075m

Physical Features: 482km2 of the park is water comprising the fluctuating shallow pan of Lake Shalla, both of which are saline. Several hot springs bubble up by the shore and flow into Lake Shalla. Mount Fike, 2,075 meters high, is situated between the two Lakes.

Temperatures: can be high, reaching 45°C at maximum and 5°C at minimum. Between March and April and June and September average 500 mm

Vegetation: Savannah and acacia wood Land, Many areas are adversely affected by people. Practicing charcoal production and livestock grazing particularly near the roads.

Fauna: 31 species of mammals, including greater Kudu, Grant's Gazelle, warthog, Anubis baboon, grivet and colobus monkeys, Oribi, Klipspringer, black-backed and common Jackal.

Birdlife: 300(200) species, including six endemics park created for the water birds, especially great white pelican, greater and Lesser Flamingo cormorants.

Visitor Facilities: Hotels (government and privet) and camping on nearby Lake Langano, Self Catering rest House at Gike.