Established as a national park in 2007, Kafta Sheraro National Park is located in northwestern Ethiopia, within the Tigray Region, bordering Eritrea to the north. Covering approximately 6,000 square kilometers, the park forms part of a larger transboundary ecosystem that extends into Eritrea’s Gash-Setit region. Situated about 600 kilometers northwest of Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, the park is one of the region’s least densely populated areas and retains some of its most extensive natural vegetation.

The park stretches from the Ruwassa River in the south to the Tekeze River in the north and extends westward toward the Ethiopian-Eritrean border. Its diverse landscapes include woodlands, riverine forests, open grasslands, and acacia-dominated savannah, providing important habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.

Kafta Sheraro National Park is particularly renowned as one of Ethiopia’s most important refuges for African elephants. The park is also home to numerous ungulates, predators, and other wildlife species, including greater kudu, bushbuck, warthog, leopard, lion, hyena, and various primates. In addition, the park supports a rich birdlife, making it an attractive destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

With its vast wilderness, rich biodiversity, and scenic landscapes, Kafta Sheraro National Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore one of Ethiopia’s most important and least-visited conservation areas.