3-Day Wild Wonders and Nature, Awash National Park Tour

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

Arrival in Awash National Park

Morning: You'll depart from Addis Ababa around 7:00 AM. The drive takes approximately 4 hours, passing through the scenic Ethiopian countryside.
Midday: You'll arrive at Awash National Park and check into your lodge. You'll enjoy a hearty lunch featuring local and international cuisine.
Afternoon: You'll embark on your first game drive through the park's diverse ecosystems, including savannah, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests. You'll spot wildlife such as Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and various bird species.
Evening: You'll return to the lodge for dinner. Optional: Participate in a night safari to observe nocturnal animals and the starry African sky. Your overnight stay will be at Awash Falls 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:

Awash Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Wildlife and and Scenic Exploration

Morning: You'll start with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators like lions and leopards, as well as a variety of bird species.
Midday: You'll visit the spectacular Awash Falls, where the Awash River plunges into a deep gorge. Enjoy the scenic beauty and take photos.
Afternoon: You'll go on a guided hike along the trails of the park. You'll explore the park’s rich biodiversity and enjoy bird watching, with over 450 bird species recorded in the park. Overnight stay will be at Doho Lodge & Hot Springs.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Final Exploration & Return to Addis Ababa

Morning: You'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. You'll embark on a final game drive to capture any last wildlife sightings and scenic views.
Midday: You'll visit the Filwoha Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the natural thermal waters, surrounded by lush vegetation.
Afternoon: You'll have lunch at the lodge before departure. You'll begin your journey back to Addis Ababa in the early afternoon. You'll arrive back in Addis Ababa by early evening, with drop-off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.