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Ethiopia
SNNPR — South-west
Chebera Churchura National Park
Remote, under-visited park with Ethiopia's largest untouched elephant population — a raw wilderness experience.
About Chebera Churchura National Park
Chebera Churchura covers 1,250 km² of savanna, riverine forest and tropical woodland in south-west Ethiopia. One of Ethiopia's least-visited parks — access requires a 10-hour drive from Addis. Protects an estimated 450–500 African elephants (one of the country's largest intact herds), 4,000–5,000 buffalo, plus leopard, hippo and over 237 bird species. For true off-grid wildlife travel.
Highlights
- 450+ African elephants
- 5,000 buffalo herds
- Untouched wilderness
- 237+ bird species
- Raw, tourist-free park
Live forecast · Chebera Churchura National Park
17°C
Mainly clear
· 6 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:15
- 🌦 18° 11° 💧 4.1mm
- 🌧 18° 11° 💧 2.8mm
- 🌧 18° 12° 💧 3.5mm
- 🌧 17° 12° 💧 3.7mm
- 🌦 19° 12° 💧 0.9mm
- 🌦 17° 12° 💧 6.0mm
- 🌦 18° 12° 💧 1.5mm
Live wildlife observations
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Best time to visit
October–February
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