This is a new park established in 2005 to protect the declining population of elephants. Elevation ranges from 700m to 2540m above sea level. Rainfall ranges from 1200mm to 2300mm per annum, and the temperature ranges from 10 to 29 degrees C. The wet season is from March to September, and the dry season extends from December to February.

It is located 460km southwest of Addis Abeba, in Konta Woreda and Dawro Zone of and the Southern Nations Regional State. The park harbors at least 60 individual elephants in different herds. Lesser and greater kudu, lion, serval cat, and buffalo are also seen. One can reach the park following either the Addis Abeba to Jimma then to Ameya Road or Addis Abeba to Shashemene via Sodo and Waka to Tocha Road. However. there is some 80km of rough dry weather road crossing the western side of the park with views of the entire park. It is also possible to trek inside the park, following foot-paths, with the help of a local guide.