Maze National Park
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| Maze National Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ethiopia | |
| Location | Gamo Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia |
| Nearest city | Arba Minch |
| Coordinates | 6°25′N 37°14′E / 6.417°N 37.233°E |
| Area | 210 km2 (81 sq mi) |
| Established | 2005 |
| Governing body | Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority |
Maze National Park is a national park in the South Ethiopia Regional State of Ethiopia. It is located 460 km (290 mi) southwest of Addis Ababa and 248 km (154 mi) from Hawassa. It covers approximately 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Maze was founded in 2005 and is managed by the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority.[2]
The park drives its name after Maze River that transverses through its length. The park was established in 2005. Maze Park served as a hunting area for Swayne's hartebeest and Buffalo.
Geography
Elevations within the park range between 1,000 and 1,200 m (3,300 and 3,900 ft) above sea level. rainy seasons extend from March to September with estimated range from 800 to 1,600 mm (31 to 63 in) per annum. Mount Gughe, which rises to 4,200 m (13,800 ft) above sea level is found on the boundary of the park. Bilbo hot springs found, at the upper parts of Maze River, in the park's southern parts, has geysers that spout steam into the air. There are natural stone caves in the park called Wonja stone caves. This natural stone cave holds up to 300 people.
