Babile Elephant Sanctuary

Babile Elephant Sanctuary
The Valley Of Marvels
Location in Ethiopia
LocationOromia Region, Ethiopia
Nearest cityHarar
Coordinates8°45′N 42°38′E / 8.750°N 42.633°E / 8.750; 42.633
Area6,982 km2 (2,696 sq mi)
Established1970
Governing bodyEthiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA)

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.

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