Harar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Harar Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as the Babille Elephant Sanctuary) is a protected area in Ethiopia. It is located in the Misraq (East) Hararghe Zone of the Oromia Region, south of Babille, with a central latitude and longitude of 8°45′N 42°38′E.

Geography

Encompassing 6,982 km2 (2,696 sq mi), the sanctuary embraces the valleys of the Erer, Daketa and Fafen as well as the Gobele and Borale rivers; all are tributaries of the Shabelle River. Elevations range from 1000 to 1750 metres above sea level, with the lowest elevations at the southern part of the protected area.[1]

Fauna

Harar Wildlife Sanctuary was created for the protection of the native African bush elephant subspecies (Loxodonta africana oleansie). It is estimated that about 400 elephants live there. Other mammals living in the park include the hamadryas baboon, Menelik’s bushbuck, Soemmerring’s gazelle and greater and lesser kudu. The bird list of 227 species includes the endemic Salvadori’s serine.[2] Conditions at this sanctuary are primitive, and it is not equipped for tourists,[3] although the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced plans to remedy this shortcoming.

See also

References
  1. "BirdLife IBA Factsheet: Babille Elephant Sanctuary", Birdlife International website (accessed 31 August 2009)
  2. "Babille Elephant Sanctuary – Addis Herald". Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  3. Philip Briggs, Ethiopia: The Bradt Travel Guide, 3rd edition (Chalfont St Peters: Bradt, 2002), p. 367
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