3-Day Awash National Park

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

Awash National Park

You'll head out early for Awash National Park. You'll pass Lake Beseka, which has expanded over the last decade, requiring the Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway line to be raised on several occasions. You'll continue past the entrance to Awash National Park towards Assab and the lodge at Bilen. Outside the park, this habitat contains grassland, savannah, and wetlands.

There are over 450 species of birds found in this savannah grassland, including the Abyssinian Roller, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Endemic White Tailed Swallow, Buff Crested Bustard, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Pygmy Falcon, Honey Guide, Woodland Kingfisher, and many, many more! You'll enjoy the vibrant and varied wildlife while exploring this gorgeous national treasure. Even inexperienced birders will be impressed by the beauty, variety, and abundance of spectacular species in this inviting habitat. Be on the lookout for the Beisa Oryx and Swayne’s hartebeest, among the 46 species of mammals recorded in the park.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Awash National Park

Today is a full-day safari looking for birds and game amidst the spectacular scenery of the Awash River Valley. Animals such as the East African oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, Dik-dik, the lesser and greater kudus, warthogs, Anubis baboons, Hamadryas baboons, and perhaps African wild dogs can be seen. Along the way, you'll stop at Palm Springs to swim in the natural hot springs. Then, after a long day of seeing magnificent animals and breathing crisp African air, turn in at the lodge for the night.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Addis Ababa

Return to Addis Ababa

Early morning, you'll take a drive in the park to witness the park as it comes alive. Afterwards, you'll depart from Awash, returning to Addis Ababa. On the way, you can stop in Sodere to take a shower in the therapeutic hot springs waters.

Evening, you will have a farewell dinner in one of the Ethiopian restaurants for a cultural dinner and dances from the different ethnic groups. You'll transfer to the airport, depart for home, and the tour will end.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other 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.