3-Day Addis Ababa to Awash Safari and Nature Experience
Overview
Tour Overview
Ethiopia Safari: Awash National Park is Ethiopia’s oldest wildlife reserve, known for its dramatic waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and diverse wildlife
Day by Day
Itinerary
Drive from Addis Ababa to Awash national park
Day 1Drive from Addis Ababa to Awash national park Drive from Addis Ababa to Awash national park Depart Addis Ababa early for a scenic 4-hour drive to Awash National Park. After check-in and lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting gazelles, oryx, warthogs, and baboons. Visit the spectacular Awash Falls for sunset views and relax at your lodge. 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: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Doho lodge
Day 2Doho lodge Doho lodge Begin with a sunrise safari to spot more wildlife such as kudu, waterbuck, and diverse birdlife. After breakfast, explore the park’s gorges and hot springs for a rejuvenating soak. In the afternoon, take a guided walk or another game drive to see animals gathering by the river before a campfire dinner under the stars. Main Destination: Awash National Park Accommodation: Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Drive back Addis Ababa
Day 3Drive back Addis Ababa Drive back Addis Ababa Visit a nearby Afar village to experience their rich culture and traditions, then enjoy a final scenic drive through the park for last-minute wildlife viewing. After lunch, depart for Addis Ababa, arriving by late afternoon. Main Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included 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 On the Go Ethiopia 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 altern
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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