6-Day Wildlife Safari Adventure - Awash & Bale Mountains

Addis Ababa – Awash National Park (211 km)

Day 1Addis Ababa – Awash National Park (211 km) Addis Ababa – Awash National Park (211 km) Route & Birdlife: Depart Addis Ababa and head east via Adama (Nazret). Stop at Lake Beseka, a haven for birdlife including Striated and Black-headed Herons, White-backed Ducks, Maccoa Ducks, Red-billed Teals, and Common Cranes. Awash Exploration & Game Drive: On arrival, enjoy a guided game drive through Awash National Park, exploring its scenic savannahs and gorges. Visit the Awash River Falls, home to crocodiles and over 400 bird species. Wildlife sightings may include Beisa Oryx, Klipspringer, Salt’s Dikdik, Grivet Monkey, Hamadryas & Anubis Baboons, Warthogs, and hyenas at dusk. Evening Relaxation: Unwind at Doho Lodge, where you can soak in natural hot springs before dinner. Overnight: Doho Lodge (Awash). Main Destination: Awash National Park Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot) High Season September to April (The park is never busy) Best Weather October to February Wildlife in Awash NP Olive Baboon Abundant Beisa Oryx Common Soemmerring'sGazelle Common HamadryasBaboon Common Salt's Dik-dik Common Show more Lesser Kudu Occasional Desert Warthog Occasional Defassa Waterbuck Occasional Nile Crocodile Occasional Spotted Hyena Occasional Guereza Monkey Rare Ethiopian Wolf None Gelada Monkey None Walia Ibex None Accommodation: Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch

Awash National Park & Alidegy Wildlife Reserve

Day 2Awash National Park & Alidegy Wildlife Reserve Awash National Park & Alidegy Wildlife Reserve Morning Drive: Optional sunrise dip in the hot springs before setting out for Alidegy Wildlife Reserve, prime habitat for large grazers. Look for Soemmerring’s Gazelle, Greater & Lesser Kudu, Defarsa Waterbuck, and herds of Zebras. Carnivore Encounters: With luck, spot Black-backed & Golden Jackals, Caracals, Servals, Wildcats, and possibly Lions or Leopards. Birdlife: Over 400 bird species enrich the park, including Ostriches, Secretary Birds, Abyssinian Rollers, and hornbills. Afternoon Drive: Continue exploring different habitats of Awash. Overnight: Doho Lodge (Awash). Main Destination: Awash National Park Accommodation: Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Awash – Bale Mountains (via Asela)

Day 3Awash – Bale Mountains (via Asela) Awash – Bale Mountains (via Asela) Final Game Drive: Enjoy a last early-morning safari in Awash before heading south. Scenic Journey: Drive through changing landscapes towards the Bale Highlands, where cooler climates and alpine scenery await. Evening: Settle into your lodge in Goba town. Overnight: Goba Hotel/Lodge. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain) High Season October to January (Park is never busy) Best Weather November to February Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP Ethiopian Wolf Common Mountain Nyala Common Warthog Common Menelik'sBushbuck Occasional Guereza Monkey Occasional Show more Olive Baboon Occasional Bohor Reedbuck Occasional Starck's Hare Occasional Giant Mole-rat Occasional Bale Monkey Rare Giant Forest Hog Rare Golden Jackal Rare Gelada Monkey None Walia Ibex None Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Dinsho – Gessa Grassland (Bale Mountains NP)

Day 4Dinsho – Gessa Grassland (Bale Mountains NP) Dinsho – Gessa Grassland (Bale Mountains NP) Wildlife Focus: Explore the Dinsho area and Gessa grasslands, headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park. This is the best place to see the endemic Mountain Nyala. Other highlights include Menelik’s Bushbuck, Warthogs, Bohor Reedbuck, and endemic birds like the Abyssinian Catbird. Nature Walks: Gentle hikes in the grasslands and forests with park scouts. Overnight: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Sanetti Plateau – Ethiopian Wolf Territory

Day 5Sanetti Plateau – Ethiopian Wolf Territory Sanetti Plateau – Ethiopian Wolf Territory High-Altitude Adventure: Ascend to the Sanetti Plateau (over 4,000 m), the best location in Africa to see the Ethiopian Wolf, the world’s rarest canid. Other Wildlife: Look for Giant Molerats (primary prey of the wolf), Abyssinian Hares, Rock Hyrax, and raptors like Augur Buzzards and Lammergeiers. Afternoon: Continue exploring moorlands, alpine lakes, and juniper forests with a chance to spot Baboons and endemic birds. Overnight: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Mountains – Addis Ababa

Day 6Bale Mountains – Addis Ababa Bale Mountains – Addis Ababa Morning: Breakfast at the lodge. Return: Drive (or optional flight) back to Addis Ababa. End of Tour: Transfer to hotel or airport for your onward journey. Main Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Ethio Wildlife Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. $1,320 pp (USD) What is included in this tour Get a F