MAGO NATIONAL PARK

Size: 2,162 km2 (fifth)
Region: SNNPR
Geographical Location: 800(770) km South-west of Addis Ababa Touching the East bank of river Via Arba Minch. Konso and Jinka
Altitude: 450-2528(mt mago)

Physical Features: The highest Point is Mount Mago (2,528m) situated in the north of the park

Temperature: here swings between 14°C AND 41°C

Rainfall: which fall from March to May and October to December is Low, Being 480mm on average.

Vegetation: Mainly grass Savannah, with Some forested areas around the rivers. Very dense bush makes Difficult for games viewing.

Fauna: The park was set up to Conserve the large numbers of plain animals in the area. Particularly buffalo (about 2000 head), giraffe, and elephant (200 head). Also among the species of mammal seen here are topi and lelwel Hartebeest, as well as lion, cheetah, Leopard, burchel zebra, gerenuk, Oryx, and greater Kudu and Lesser Kudu. There are Many Small mammals too making up altogether 81 mammals species so far recorded.

Birdlife: The birds are typical of the dry grassland habitat, featuring bustards, hornbills, Weavers, and starlings. King fisher's and Herons can be seen around the Neri river, which provides an alternative There are Altogether 153 Species of birds recorded to date. Four (4) of them endemic; the white winged cliff chat, the black-headed forest Oriole, the Thick billed raven, and the watt led ibis.

Visitor Facilities: Campsite by Neri River near the Head quarters of the park