3-Day Awash Wildlife & Hot Springs Safari

3-Day Awash Wildlife & Hot Springs Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Awash National Park
Enjoy a short 3-day safari from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park with Kitano Tours and Safaris, featuring exciting game drives through the savannah, wildlife viewing, and breathtaking Rift Valley landscapes. Discover Awash Falls, relax at the Filwoha hot springs, and enjoy birdwatching along the Awash River. Keep an eye out for Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and a variety of bird species. The safari includes guided game drives, comfortable accommodation, and a return journey to Addis Ababa, offering a perfect combination of wildlife, nature, relaxation, and adventure.

Route

Start Awash National Park (Day 1)
Day 2 Awash Waterfalls & Hot Springs Safari
Day 3 Morning Safari & Return to Addis
End Awash National Park

Tour Features

Day 1 :Addis Ababa to Awash Safari Drive Day 2 :Awash Waterfalls & Hot Springs Safari Day 3 :Morning Safari & Return to Addis

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Awash National Park
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Awash Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Awash Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Addis Ababa to Awash Safari Drive
Morning 🏨Awash Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart from Addis Ababa in the morning and drive through the scenic Rift Valley landscape toward Awash National Park, with optional stops at viewpoints along the route. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across open savannah plains, where you may encounter Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelles, baboons, and warthogs. Enjoy your first wildlife experience in this accessible park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. The evening offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature sounds and Rift Valley scenery.
Day 2 Awash Waterfalls & Hot Springs Safari
Morning 🏨Awash Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, explore the highlights of Awash National Park starting with a visit to the impressive Awash Waterfalls and the dramatic gorge of the Awash River. Continue with a game drive across the savannah in search of wildlife such as Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and diverse bird species. Later, relax at the Filwoha hot springs, a natural geothermal area surrounded by palm trees. The afternoon includes more birdwatching and wildlife viewing before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay in a peaceful natural setting.
Day 3 Morning Safari & Return to Addis
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Awash National Park, the best time to observe active wildlife such as Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the peaceful savannah atmosphere and optional short walking birdwatching experience along the park edges. After the morning activities, begin the drive back to Addis Ababa, passing through scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Arrive in the afternoon where the tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or airport

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

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
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews