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Maze National Park

Maze National Park is a national park in Ethiopia, established in 2005, covering 210 km² (81 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Ethiopia's 18 national parks.

Area
210 km²
Established
2005
Nearest airport
AMH · 58 km

Nearest airports to Maze National Park

  1. 1
    Arba Minch Airport Flag of EthiopiaArba Minch, Ethiopia Airports in EthiopiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AMH58 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Jinka Airport Flag of EthiopiaJinka, Ethiopia Airports in Ethiopia
    BCO105 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Jimma Airport Flag of EthiopiaJimma, Ethiopia Airports in Ethiopia
    JIM146 kmstraight line

More about Maze National Park

Maze National Park is one of 18 national parks in Ethiopia. It covers 210 km² (21,000 ha) — about 2 times the size of Paris, making it the #14 largest national park in Ethiopia (0.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2005, 21 years ago — the first national parks in Ethiopia date back to 1959.

Visiting Maze National Park

The closest airport is Arba Minch Airport (AMH), about 58 km away — around 1 h 15 min by car; alternatively Jinka Airport (BCO, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Nechisar National Park (514 km²), Chebera Churchura National Park, Mago National Park (5,061 km²) and Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary (54 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Maze National Park?

210 km² — about 21,000 hectares or 81 square miles.

When was Maze National Park established?

In 2005 — 21 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Maze National Park?

Arba Minch Airport (AMH), about 58 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.