2-Day Awash National Park Wildlife Spotting & Hotspring

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

From Addisabeba drive to Awash National Park

From Addis Ababa, we drive to Awash National Park (211 km via Adama/Nazret). Our driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel at 7:30 AM. We’ll join the expressway, reaching Adama in about an hour. En route, we’ll stop at Beseka Lake, a haven for birds like Striated Herons, Black-headed Herons, Red-billed Teal, and Common Cranes. Depending on our birding stop, the 211 km drive will take around 4-5 hours. For accommodation, options include Doho Lodge, a hot spring resort 20 km away. Driving from the park gate toward the Awash River, we may spot Beisa Oryx, Klipspringer, baboons, and more. As temperatures cool in the afternoon, we’ll embark on a game drive. Besides earlier species, we might see Soemmerring’s Gazelle, Kudus, Warthogs, and if lucky, Leopards and Lions. With over 400 bird species recorded, Awash offers diverse terrain of grassland and acacia scrub along the river.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Start an early morning game drive to Aledeghi Wildlife Sanctuary Spotting many wildlife then back

We depart early from Doho Lodge to explore the Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve, a vibrant ecosystem rich in diverse flora & fauna. This reserve is home to unique species such as the endangered Persian gazelle & various migratory birds. Wildlife enthusiasts can, cheetahs, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelles, spotted hyenas, Northern gerenuks, & Grevy’s zebras. The birdlife is exceptional, featuring Somali ostriches, Arabian bustards, North carmine bee-eaters, Abyssinian rollers, & even Scissor-tailed kites.
After our adventures in Aledeghi, we exit the park & head east toward Filwuha Hot Springs. This oasis boasts lush vegetation amid a lava desert & is home to the rare Sombre Rock Chat. The cliffs nearby host colonies of Hamdryas baboons. The crystal-clear hot springs are best enjoyed in the early morning or late afternoon. After our activities, we drive back for lunch in Adama or Nazret before returning to Addis for your international flight or hotel stay. End of the tour.

Main Destination:

Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.