AWASH NATIONAL PARK
It is the first park (765 sq.k.m) legally in Ethiopia on account of the great numbers and varieties of wild mammals and birds as well as its tourist potential.
Another feature of the park is the Filwoha (hot springs) situated in the extreme north of the park. It is used as spa by the local people. The altitude-ranges from 750m-2000m above sea level and Temperature ranges between 16-45.

Flora:- out of 7,000 species of plants recorded in the country 400 is found in this park.
Fauna:- there are about 76 mammal species in the park mostly consisting of Oryx, bat-eared fox, caracal, ardvark, colobus and green Monkeys, anubis and hamadryads Baboons, Klipspringer, leopard, bushbuck, hippo, Soemmering’s gazelle, grevey’s zebra, cheetah, greater and lesser, kudus, mountain reedbuck, warthog, lion, several cat, crocodile and several others.

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NECH SAR NATIONAL PARK
The park (515 sq.km) was established as a sanctuary for the endemic and endangered Swayne’s hartebeest. The Amharic phrase ‘nech sar’ means ‘white grass’ refers to the central grassy plains, which is always associated with Burchell’s zebra, the park’s most striking feature. The park is an impressive swathe of white grassy plains set against the backdrop of clearly defined, deeply cut hills and mountains; it is the only national park in the world where the critically endangered Swayne’s hartebeest still survives. The altitude-Ranges from 1100-1650m above sea level and Temperature Ranges between 20-39.

Fauna:- 84 mammals’ species are known to occur in the park, the main species of mammals are Greater kudu, Burche’s Zebra, klipspringer, baboons, colobus monkey, and wild dog. Besides, 342 bird species have been recorded, including two found nowhere else in Ethiopia.