Gambella National Park lies along the river Baro, near the town of Gambella. The large conservation area contains many endemic species. The peoples of this area are the Annuak and the Nuer, peoples of Nilotic origin that practice a style of decorative skin-carving on their bodies.
The most common species observed are Nile Lechwe, Buffalo, Giraffe, Tiang, Waterbuck, Roan Antelope, Zebra, Bushbuck, Elephant & warthog. 154 bird species have been recorded. An outstanding feature of this area is the spectacular migration of herds of white-eared Kob.