Omo National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park
About Omo National Park
Located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region on the west bank of the Omo River, the park covers approximately4,068 square kilometres (1,571sqmi), about870 kilometres (540mi)southwest ofAddis Ababa; across the Omo is theMago National Parkand the Tama Wildlife Reserve. Omo National Park was founded in 1980. In October 2008, African Parks announced they were giving up the management of the Omo National Park and leaving Ethiopia. African Parks stated that sustainable management of the Ethiopian parks is incompatible with 'the irresponsible way of living of some of the ethnic groups. The organization has trouble dealing with the indigenous population trying to continue its traditional way of life within the park borders. Major land features include the Omo River on the e
Omo National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: