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Maze National Park Game Drive
A game drive on the park track from the Maze National Park headquarters west across the savannah grassland to the campsite near the Maze River. The park holds a large population of the endangered Swayne's hartebeest, along with greater kudu, waterbuck, oribi and warthog, and lions are occasionally seen along the main road.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 11 km one way on park tracks; drive early morning or late afternoon. A 4x4 is needed and tall grass after the rains limits visibility. Reach the park by road from Wolaita Sodo.
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6.4323, 37.2924
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Watch herds of Swayne's hartebeest
- Look for greater kudu, oribi and waterbuck
- Scan for lilac-breasted and Abyssinian rollers
- Camp near the Maze River
- Drive early or late to see wildlife before livestock arrive
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+0 m
Total Descent
-100 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
9.2
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.12
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 173.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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