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Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary

National Park

Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary in southern Ethiopia protects semi-arid savanna and woodlands; visitors come for wildlife surveys, pastoral landscapes and birdwatching.

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Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary essentials

Address: Yabelo area, Borena Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary

Best visited in the dry season (December-February) for more reliable roads and wildlife viewing.

Dry season
December-February · 15-28°C
Easier travel conditions and clearer roads for wildlife viewing.
Wet season
June-September · 18-30°C
Greener landscapes but heavier rains may make access difficult.

Weather & Climate near Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary

Climate

Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (638 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 13° - 30° 21° 30 mm mostly sunny 41% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.8h
February Excellent 14° - 30° 22° 30 mm some cloud 39% 1.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 11.9h
March Excellent 14° - 28° 21° 64 mm partly cloudy 49% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Good 15° - 26° 20° 155 mm overcast 71% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
May Good 14° - 24° 19° 104 mm overcast 76% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
June Very Good 14° - 24° 19° 25 mm overcast 71% 2.5 m/s 1.8 very high 12.3h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 18 mm overcast 67% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
August Very Good 13° - 24° 19° 16 mm overcast 63% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.2h
September Excellent 14° - 26° 20° 44 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 14° - 25° 19° 92 mm overcast 69% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
November Excellent 13° - 26° 20° 43 mm partly cloudy 67% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
December Excellent 12° - 27° 20° 17 mm some cloud 53% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary

Yabelo town is the usual access point, reached by regional roads from Addis Ababa via Moyale or from Awassa; expect long drives on sealed and unsealed roads. Local guides and regional transport are recommended for safe travel in this remote area.