Awash National Park 2-Day Wildlife Safari: Waterfalls & Crater

1. Afar Region
   3h
   2 Days Tour From Addis Ababa To Awash National Park Itinerary
   Day One Addis Ababa – Awash National Park
   Welcome to Ethiopia, On arrival, we will meet at airport or Hotel then we will be driving to Awash National Park 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa with its southern boundary along the Awash River and the park covers 756 square kilometers of acacia woodland and grassland. In the south of the park, the Awash River gorge has amazing waterfalls. In the upper Kudu Valley at Filwoha are hot springs amid groves of palm trees. In the evening you will have a chance to do a short game drive to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, greater and lesser kudu, warthogs, gazelles,
   
   Columbus monkeys. Additionally, you’d be very lucky to see leopards, lions, and other cats. The landscapes in the park are beautiful, looking over the Awash Gorge. Today you can drive deep into the park, near the hot springs. This day later after you see the hyena around the Awash Park over night at Doho Lodg
2. Awash National Park
   4h
   If you have limited time in Ethiopia and want to see more than just its capital, take this private tour to Awash National Park. With pickup from Addis Ababa airport or hotel and round-trip transport to and from the national park, maximize your time out among nature, visiting hot spring, gorges, and waterfalls, and searching for wildlife during a game drive. Swap the hustle of Addis Ababa for the tranquility of Awash National Park Look for oryx, baboons, and leopards during an evening game drive A short safari tour makes this ideal for travelers on tight schedules Round-trip transportation, national park fees, and a private guide included
3. Afar Region
   12h
   Doho Lodge & Hot Springs is an eco-lodge situated at the Northern edge of Awash National Park. It provides tourist accommodation with a variety of Western and Local meal and drinks. Rooms are self-contained and separated from their neighbors. They are traditionally made and give leisure. The Lodge is known for owning one of the world's class hot spring pools. It is also super for bird watchers and game driving /wildlife viewing, mountain and forest trekking, hyena seeing, and fishing.
4. 2h
   hiking ot Fantale mountain and crater
   Towards the west end of the park, 600m above the plains, lies Fantale Crater (2007m). With its terrific vistas, total quiet and cool air, this dormant volcano makes a great trek. At the top (a three-hour walk uphill; the 4WD track is no longer driveable) the 360-degree view is phenomenal and the elliptical caldera, which measures an enormous 3.5km in diameter, is quite an eerie sight in the morning when the steam vents can be seen.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels, guesthouses, apartments, and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Please provide your accommodation or arrival details when booking so we can arrange a convenient pickup time. Your guide will meet you at the agreed location and time.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels