Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary

Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
A herd of Swayne's hartebeest
Location in Ethiopia
LocationOromia Region, Ethiopia
Nearest cityHawassa
Coordinates7°11′N 38°20′E / 7.183°N 38.333°E / 7.183; 38.333
Area54 km2 (21 sq mi)
Established1972
Governing bodyEthiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA)

Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary is a protected area in the Oromia Region (or kilil) of Ethiopia, dedicated especially to the protection of the Swayne's hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus swaynei). Covering 54 km2 (21 sq mi), the reserve is located some 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the Shashemene-Arba Minch road near the town of Aje.

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