2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park
Overview
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48 hours
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This short overnight tour is a great chance to get out of the capital and see some wildlife in the Awash National Park – located 225 km east of Addis Ababa.
The park, which takes its name from the Awash River, covers an area of 827 square kilometers and stretches around 30km east to west and a little less from north to south. Once you arrive in the park, you will have two short game drives which will give you a chance to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, kudu, warthogs, gazelles and colubus monkeys.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All entrance fees as per the program
Local guides and Scout where needed
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Any alcoholic drinks
Any videograph or camera fee needed
Any expense of Personal items like, internet, fax, telephone
Services which are not mentioned in the above section
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Drive to Awash park
Accommodations
Overnight Doho Lodge
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Awash National Park
Early morning, depart Addis Ababa, driving south through the Rift Valley, then east to the Awash National Park. Lunch in the park, followed by some rest time. In the afternoon, take a short game drive through the Ilala Sala Plain in the southern part of the Park. This offers a chance to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, kudu, warthogs, gazelles and colubus monkeys. There will also be a opportunity to visit the Awash River Falls – a water fall described as a “scaled-down version of Victoria Falls
Awash to Addis
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Awash National Park
Rise early and take another short game drive around the park. This is a good opportunity to see the park come to life in the morning time. After the game drive, depart the Awash National Park and head towards Addis Ababa. On route, take a slight detour to refresh at the Sodere complex of natural hot spring waters.
Take a slight detour to refresh at the Sodere complex of natural hot spring waters. Sodere lies alongside the Awash River and features lush, shady vegetation. Vervet monkeys live on the resort grounds. Crocodiles and, less frequently, hippos may be seen in the nearby Awash River. After lunch, continue on the journey back to Addis Ababa.
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2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park
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Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awash Park
krzysztofrM2931UB,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Yeab and Mr Kiros were a great company as well as the guides. Awash park is amazing - highly recommended. Few animals spotted. Remember about the insects spray as there are many mosquitoes at doho lodge.
Despite fewer animals an impressive experience in the heart of Ethiopia
Justin M,
Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Long drive on the first day to Doho Lodge (about 4h), but this compensates for everything. Incredible feeling, Beautiful views, very nice staff and good food. Departure the next day to the national park early for sunrise, but there due to construction work no animals seen - who wants that should not book this currently. Nevertheless, magnificent views in the park and the waterfall impressive with abundant crocodiles. On the way back a short stop was made at the crater lakes.
Very good experience
Laura D,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of visiting the awash park while staying at the doho lodge where they had multiple hot springs and wild animals living nearby: monkeys, crocodiles and even ostriches! The guides (eyob and tekeste) were very informative and professional, i highly recommend booking this tour if you like beautiful landscapes and wildlife
I do not recommend, except if you want to see some specific species
AMAEL B,
Jan 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00The Awash National Park has been closed for two years for security concerns (or so the guide said), so the first drive was cancelled. The advertisement is a lie. In addition, the guide was late, tried to drop me at a crappy motel and not the one advertised, did not wake up at the time planned in the morning, kept making things up, and shortened the schedule on the way back. The drive in the second national park was good, for people who are not interested in the main typical species but want to see Ethiopian ones.
2 day tour awash
carstenv671,
Jan 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good Driver, also the guide, driver english is good, sevice from both were excellent. The national Park is in comparison with parks in other countries not the best (amount of animals)
Take a trip to the wild side
Sara B,
Feb 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw a tortoise and a few birds at Awash Natl Park. We saw crocodiles and monkeys near the waterfalls. A hyena was also spotted. As the park’s brochure explains, it no longer has the numbers iof animals it’s famous for. The Tour Operator obtained our permission to change the itinerary and early next morning we were thrilled to see a variety of wildlife in the Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve! (ostriches, warthogs, oryx, gazelles, foxes, birds of multiple kinds, and a desert cat). Accomodations were unique and surprising with excellent food and coffee ceremony. Remember, it’s a safari — electricity is for a few hours at night and wifi isn’t guaranteed! Our driver Gita was amazing. Our guide Yemani was fantastic. Thank you!
Overpriced and misrepresented
quayv2021,
Feb 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Be very aware that the trip is severely overpriced. Awash National Park is non existent. No fencing...
So much to see...
Z8570ASsimonp,
Mar 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 2 days Awash national park tour was so amazing there is so much interesting things to visit and the accommodations were also so wonderful. And on the way back to Addis We visited the amazing place called Sodere and it was full of natural hot springs, and we had a great lunch there. The guide was so knowledgeable about the place and he made the trip more enjoyable for us.
Overpriced for what you got
Pratima G,
Feb 25, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The Awash river falls were stunning- it was great to see the crocodiles in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, the description of this trip does not match what is really planned. On the first day, after we arrived in Awash around 2p, our guide dropped us off at our guest house and was planning on no activities again until the next morning. We had to push them to take us to the park and the waterfalls, otherwise we would have had a long boring afternoon in the guest house. Also, the next day, we had to remind them about the hot spring portion of the tour as they were not planning on going. The guide and driver were super kind to my child and warm to us, but they were not very good at spotting wildlife in the park. The scout that is required and we were much better. It is also SUPER expensive, and I don't think worth the price. I would recommend booking from Addis (rather than in advance) and you can get a much better price.
Great, varied tour with great value for money
Andreas M,
Feb 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was lucky. I was the only participant of the safari: Driver, guide and in the national park also with gamekeeper in the new Landcruiser. Guide was extremely customer-oriented. Tour was already exhausting (3 hours drive to the national park, then safari. Accommodation was quite basic. But you experience so much: Lunch at lodge overlooking waterfall in national park, crocodiles, kudus, dik-diks, gazelles, visit to hyena building. I was also lucky enough to see a wildcat - warthogs and jackals were also on display on the morning safari. Sure, lots of birds, too. On the return journey it was less strenuous: Break at a lake with boat tour and even a small horse-drawn carriage ride. It was just a great experience with incredibly nice guides. It was great fun. This tour is great value for money. Highly recommended!
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