2-Day Awash & Ali Degh Wildlife Excursion

2-Day Awash & Ali Degh Wildlife Excursion

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 2 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Awash National Park
Embark on a 1-night / 2-day wildlife excursion with Kitano Tours and Safaris from Addis Ababa, combining the spectacular AliDegh Wildlife Reserve and Awash National Park. Travel through Ethiopia's scenic Rift Valley and enjoy guided game drives while spotting Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, gazelles, and diverse birdlife. Explore the breathtaking Awash River waterfall and gorge, then spend the night at Doho Lodge, where you can relax in natural hot springs surrounded by beautiful landscapes. With Kitano Tours and Safaris, experience an unforgettable short safari combining wildlife, adventure, nature, and relaxation before returning to Addis Ababa.

Route

Start Awash National Park (Day 1)
Day 2 Doho Lodge - Addis Ababa Awash-AliDegh Wildlife Reserve
End Awash National Park

Tour Features

Day 1 :Addis Ababa Day 2 :Doho Lodge - Addis Ababa Awash-AliDegh Wildlife Reserve

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Awash National Park
  • Duration: 2 Day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included
2
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Day by Day

Day 1 Addis Ababa
Morning 🏨Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included
Early morning departure from Addis Ababa, driving east through the scenic Rift Valley landscapes toward Awash National Park and AliDegh Wildlife Reserve, one of Ethiopia's most important lowland conservation areas. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided game drive across the open plains of Awash and Ali Degh, home to large herds of Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle, gerenuk, and other plains wildlife. The reserve is also excellent for birdwatching, with numerous savanna and dry-land species. After the game drive, continue Doho Lodge, beautifully set amid palm trees near natural hot springs.
Day 2 Doho Lodge - Addis Ababa Awash-AliDegh Wildlife Reserve
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included Drinking water (Other drinks not included
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at Doho Lodge. Guests may choose to take an optional nature walk around the lodge area, surrounded by palm trees, natural hot springs, and rich birdlife. Later, visit a nearby Afar village to learn about the traditional pastoral lifestyle, customs, and daily life of the Afar people. This cultural experience is conducted respectfully and provides meaningful interaction with the local community. Before lunch, begin the scenic drive back to Addis Ababa, with short stops along the way for photography and refreshments. Arrival in the afternoon marks the end of the tour

Rates

From: $580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Awash National Park

End: Awash National Park

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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