The name of the park translates as “white grass” and it is one of the most scenic and accessible parks at a distance of about 500 km from the capital Addis Ababa. Valued by many visitors as the finest park in the country it borders the city of Arba Minch. The city – meaning 40 springs – has quite a choice of convenient lodges located on a ridge overlooking the park. The park measures about 51,400 ha and covers an isthmus (land bridge) between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo. Locally, it is known as the “Bridge of God”. Park elevations range from 1108 masl at Lake Chama and 1650masl at Mount Tabala, renowned for its hot springs.