Year of Establishment: 1977 G.C but the steps needed to officially
establish this park have not been completed as of 2002.
Area: 4731 sq.km of territory includes Mount Yangudi and the
surrounding Rassa Plains.
Found: Yangudi Rassa National Park is Located in the Afar Region 430 km away from Addis Ababa
Key species: 36 species of mammals, including Wild ass, Greby zebra, gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, Hamadryas Baboon, Soemmering’s gatelle, Dorcas Gazelles, and alt’s dik-dik. This park also has 136 species of birds including 2 endemics.
Unique physical feature: Awash River, Mount Yangudi.
Visitor facilities: not yet developed/Billen lodge can be served hotel in Gawane.
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