Babile Elephant Sanctuary
The Babile Elephant Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary in eastern Ethiopia. It is located in Babille district, East Hararghe Zone of Oromia Region, which lies 560 km east of Addis Ababa and 40 km south of Harar.
| Babile Elephant Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
The Valley Of Marvels | |
Location in Ethiopia | |
| Location | Oromia Region, Ethiopia |
| Nearest city | Harar |
| Coordinates | 8°45′N 42°38′E |
| Area | 6,982 km2 (2,696 sq mi) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Governing body | Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) |
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