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Nechisar National Park: Bridge of God to the Nechisar Plains
The main wildlife circuit in Nechisar National Park runs from the forest near Arba Minch across the Bridge of God, the strip of land between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo, onto the park's golden grass plains. Zebra, gazelle and the endangered Swayne's hartebeest graze the plains, and lion, leopard and hyena are present but rarely seen, with views over both lakes.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 27 km one way; the track is rough and takes around three hours, so a full day or camping is needed. Use a 4x4 and do not attempt it when wet. Fly into Arba Minch and check current access with park headquarters before going.
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5.9967, 37.5729
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Cross the Bridge of God between Lakes Abaya and Chamo
- Look for zebra and Swayne's hartebeest on the plains
- Stop at the Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya viewpoints
- Combine with a boat trip to the crocodile market on Lake Chamo
- Walk to the Forty Springs near the entrance
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
+204 m
Total Descent
-162 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
13.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.96
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: 84.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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