3-Day Wild Wonders of Awash-Safari & Hot Springs

Journey to Awash National Park – Savannah & Waterfall Wonders

Day 1Journey to Awash National Park – Savannah & Waterfall Wonders Journey to Awash National Park – Savannah & Waterfall Wonders Addis Ababa → Awash National Park (Approx. 211 km / 4 hrs) You'll begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Addis Ababa via Adama/Nazret. You'll stop at Lake Beseka, an alkaline lake teeming with water birds like herons, ducks, cranes, and kingfishers, and keep an eye out for basking crocodiles. You'll arrive at Awash National Park and explore the dramatic Awash River Gorge and thundering Awash Waterfalls, where Nile Crocodiles and soaring raptors make the scene truly wild. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a game drive across the savannah and acacia woodlands, spotting Beisa Oryx, Klipspringer, Warthogs, Hamadryas Baboons, and a variety of colorful birds. You'll unwind in the evening at Doho Lodge, soaking in the natural hot springs under the stars—a perfect end to your first day of adventure. Overnight stay: Doho Lodge (Hot Springs Resort). 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 R

Awash & Alidegy – Wildlife Safari Adventure

Day 2Awash & Alidegy – Wildlife Safari Adventure Awash & Alidegy – Wildlife Safari Adventure Awash National Park & Alidegy Wildlife Reserve You'll start your day with an optional morning soak in the Doho Lodge hot springs, surrounded by lush greenery and birdlife. You'll take a morning game drive in Alidegy Reserve, spotting Soemmerring’s gazelle, greater and lesser kudu, Beisa oryx, Plains Zebra, and possibly predators like leopard, lion, or caracal. Watch for Secretary Birds, Ostriches, Bustards, and Hornbills. After lunch at the lodge or in the reserve, you'll enjoy an afternoon game drive in Awash National Park, observing Colobus monkeys, warthogs, klipspringers, and colorful birds like rollers, kingfishers, and bee-eaters. You'll relax in the hot springs at Doho Lodge in the evening, letting the warmth ease your muscles after a full day of wildlife adventures. Overnight stay: Doho Lodge. 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 – Addis Ababa – Sunrise Safari & Farewell

Day 3Awash – Addis Ababa – Sunrise Safari & Farewell Awash – Addis Ababa – Sunrise Safari & Farewell You'll rise early for a sunrise game drive in Awash National Park, when wildlife is most active. You'll spot herds of Soemmerring’s gazelle, Beisa oryx, plains zebra, baboons, and, if lucky, predators on the hunt. You'll watch for raptors soaring overhead, cranes calling, and ostriches striding across the plains. After breakfast at Doho Lodge, you'll begin the return drive to Addis Ababa, with scenic stops along the way. You'll arrive at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day wildlife safari through Awash National Park and Alidegy Wildlife Reserve. Overnight stay: Addis Ababa. Main Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals 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