YANGUDI-RASSA NATIONAL PARK

Size: 4,730km2 (Second)
Region: Afar
Geographical Location: 500km north east of Addis Ababa on Awash Asab road
Altitude: 400-1,459m

Physical Features: Temperatures' is high as in Awash National park. Very little rainfall as the area is semi-desert.

Vegetation: semi-desert trees and scrub, savannah, open Woodland

Fauna: Thirty six (36) species of mammal, including wild ass, Greby Zebra, gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, Hamadryads Baboon, Soemmerring's gatelle, and aff's dik-dik.

Birdlife: The 136 species of birds include two endemics.

Visitor facilities: Not yet Developed/Billen lodge can be served. Hotel in Gawane.