Didessa National Park is a national park in western Ethiopia. It is located in the valley of the Didessa River, in Kamashi Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Region in western Ethiopia. It covers an area of 1300 km2.[2]
| Didessa National Park | |
|---|---|
| Deddessa National Park | |
  Location in Ethiopia | |
| Location | Kamashi Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia |
| Coordinates | 8°40′N 36°34′E |
| Established | 2017 |
| Governing body | Culture, Sport and Tourism Bureau of Benishangul-Gumuz Region |
It was designated a national park in 2017 by the Government of Ethiopia.[1] It had previously been designated a wildlife sanctuary. It is known for its lush forests, towering waterfalls, and escarpments. This is home to a wide range of wildlife, including baboons, warthogs, bush-bucks, and Ethiopian wolf.
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