Kafta Shiraro National Park

Marvel at Africa's Wild Northern Frontier

Step into the unspoiled heart of Ethiopia's wilderness at Kafta Shiraro National Park, a refuge for the largest population of Heuglin's Gazelles globally and the northernmost African elephants.

Nestled in Ethiopia's far north, the park sprawls across an impressive 2,176 km2. Transformed from a wildlife reserve to a national park in 2007, it's a sanctuary for 50% of the world's Heuglin's Gazelles and an estimated 300 elephants that gracefully cross the border into Eritrea. The elephants are most commonly sighted during the rainy peaks in May and early September, as they migrate from Eritrea.

Kafta Shiraro's vibrant wildlife tapestry also includes striking species like Ostrich, Aardvark, Greater Kudu, Roan Antelope, Caracal, Leopard, and Lion. From the Tekeze River's edge, perched 550 meters above sea level, to the 1800-meter-high Kafta highlands, the park offers an immersive and varied adventure.