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Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary

Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary is a national park in Ethiopia, covering 54 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Ethiopia's 18 national parks.

Area
54 km²
Nearest airport
AWA · 12 km
Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary

  1. 1
    Hawassa International Airport Flag of EthiopiaHawassa, Ethiopia Airports in EthiopiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AWA12 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Arba Minch Airport Flag of EthiopiaArba Minch, Ethiopia Airports in EthiopiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AMH151 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Jimma Airport Flag of EthiopiaJimma, Ethiopia Airports in Ethiopia
    JIM176 kmstraight line

More about Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary

Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary is one of 18 national parks in Ethiopia. It covers 54 km² (5,400 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #16 largest national park in Ethiopia (0.1% of the country's national park area).

Visiting Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary

The closest airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), about 12 km away — around 15 minutes by car; alternatively Arba Minch Airport (AMH, 151 km). Other national parks within reach include Abijatta-Shalla National Park (887 km²), Maze National Park (210 km²), Nechisar National Park (514 km²) and Bale Mountains National Park (2,471 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary?

54 km² — about 5,400 hectares or 21 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary?

Hawassa International Airport (AWA), about 12 km away in a straight line.

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