2-Day Awash National Park and Surroundings Tour

2-Day Awash National Park and Surroundings Tour

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 2 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Awash National Park
Experience Ethiopia's stunning landscapes and wildlife on this 2-day adventure with Kitano Tours and Safaris from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park. Discover dramatic gorges, lush grasslands, and breathtaking scenery while spotting diverse wildlife, including oryx, kudu, gazelles, baboons, and over 400 bird species. Relax in natural hot springs and take in the beauty of spectacular waterfalls while exploring the park's unique ecosystems. With Kitano Tours and Safaris, this short but immersive tour is perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and cultural explorers seeking an unforgettable Ethiopian adventure.

Route

Start Awash National Park (Day 1)
Day 2 Awash National Park - Addis Ababa via Debre Zeit
End Awash National Park

Tour Features

Day 1 :Addis Ababa - Awash National Park Day 2 :Awash National Park - Addis Ababa via Debre Zeit

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
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Addis Ababa - Awash National Park
Morning 🏨Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart from Addis Ababa and drive to Awash National Park, renowned for its woodlands, grasslands along the Awash River, and stunning waterfalls. Upon arrival, visit the famous Awash Falls and embark on a game drive to observe wildlife such as oryx, kudu, gazelles, olive baboons, and warthogs. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting a wide variety of local species, and there's a chance to see wild hyenas. Explore the Awash Gorge for breathtaking scenery, then relax at the natural hot springs, the palm tree oasis, or swim in the nearby lake.
Day 2 Awash National Park - Addis Ababa via Debre Zeit
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start the morning with an early breakfast followed by another game drive, focusing on bird and wildlife spotting. Species to look for include bustards, weavers, hoopoes, colobus monkeys, gazelles, dik-diks, and jackals. In the afternoon, drive back to Addis Ababa. Stop at Debre Zeit (Bishoftu) to visit Lake Hora, take a leisurely walk along the lakeshore, and explore the site where the annual Irreecha Festival is celebrated around October 3rd, attracting thousands of visitors. After enjoying the peaceful lake and surrounding scenery, continue your journey back to Addis Ababa, concluding 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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