2-Day Excursion to Awash National Park from Addis Ababa

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa - Awash National Park

Your journey begins in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in Addis Ababa. You’ll drive east along the Addis–Djibouti highway, passing through key towns such as:

Bishoftu (formerly Debre Zeit), known for its crater lakes
Mojo, an important transport hub
Adama, a lively commercial city in the Rift Valley

As you descend into the Rift Valley, the landscape gradually changes from highland plateaus to open savannah and acacia woodland.
By midday, you’ll reach Awash National Park, one of Ethiopia’s oldest and most accessible parks. It is located around the Awash River and features dramatic volcanic scenery.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a guided game drive through the park. Wildlife you may encounter includes:
Oryx with their long straight horns
Soemmerring's gazelle
Warthog
Olive baboon
Bushbuck
Bird lovers will appreciate the park’s rich birdlife, including hornbills, kingfishers, and numerous endemic species.

Overnight : Doho 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's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Awash National Park - Debre Zeit Crater Lakes - Addis Ababa

Start your day with breakfast in the park, enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings.

Return Journey with Scenic Stops

Drive back toward Addis Ababa, stopping en route at the crater lakes around Bishoftu.

These lakes were formed by volcanic activity and are known for their beauty and birdlife:

Lake Hora – the largest and culturally significant lake
Lake Kuriftu – popular for resorts and relaxing views
Lake Bishoftu – a scenic and tranquil spot

You may take short walks along the rims, enjoy the views, or relax at lakeside cafes.

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrive back in Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.