Hyena Den

Eastern Ethiopia


Below Fantale, a few kilometres north of the village of Metahara, you can routinely see dozens of spotted hyenas exit their dens around dusk.The Birr300 per car fee is paid to the community and your park scout gets an extra Birr150 for going with you.


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