3-Day Rift Valley Wonders & Thrills to Awash

You'll embark on a scenic journey from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park, 230 km away in the Ethiopian Great Rift Valley. You'll stop at Debre Zeit Crater Lakes, known for their beauty, before enjoying lunch in Nazret. You will explore volcanic mountains, valleys, and lava fields, then visit Beseka Lake, a birdwatcher's paradise. You will continue to the Fentale Volcanic Mountain, where you can spot wildlife like spotted hyenas and warthogs. You'll end the day with an evening game drive to Awash Falls and spend the night at the picturesque Doho Lodge.

You'll start your day with an early morning game drive around Awash National Park, exploring the area near the falls and the Ilala Grassland. Expect to see olive baboons, Beisa oryx, waterbucks, bushbucks, and a variety of birds. After the game drive, you'll head to Doho Hot Springs and Doho Lodge, located near Doho Lake, formed by the area's numerous hot springs. You'll spend the rest of the morning relaxing at the springs or visiting nearby Afar villages to experience the local nomadic culture. In the afternoon, you will drive to Ali Dege National Park, a 70 km journey, where you can spot wildlife like the Summering Gazelle, Gerenuk, Grevy's Zebra, and possibly the Kori Bustard and Arabian Bustard. Keep an eye out for the Hamadryas Baboon, often seen on the way to the lodge, a sacred animal depicted on ancient Egyptian pyramids.

On your final day, you will begin your return trip to Addis Ababa, passing through Debre Zeit. Take some time to relax at one of the beautiful resorts in the area before continuing the drive back to Addis. Expect to arrive in Addis Ababa by late afternoon. In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell dinner before preparing for your departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable 3-day adventure in the heart of Ethiopia's natural beauty.