2 Days Awash National Park

4.9 (7 reviews) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 2-day trip to Awash National Park, located 225 km east of Addis Ababa, gives travelers a great chance to see some wildlife, a beautiful waterfall, and amazing volcanic landscapes. Situated in the Rift Valley, Awash National Park takes its name from the Awash River and is home to a diverse range of plains wildlife and offers tremendous bird-watching opportunities, with over 400 species recorded in the park.

What's included

  • All entrance fee
  • Government tax
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Scout
  • Guide
  • Bottle of water

What to expect

Day 1: Addis Ababa to Awash National Park
  1. Awash National Park
    7h
    In the morning, you will depart Addis Ababa for Awash National Park, stopping for lunch on the way. In the afternoon, there will be the chance to explore the birds and wildlife of the park. Around 80 species of mammals have been recorded in the park and you are likely to see Hamadryas and Anubis baboons, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle and Salt's dik-dik. If you are lucky, you may also spot lesser and greater kudu, Defassa waterbuck, warthog, vervet and guereza monkeys and spotted hyenas. The park is also home to over 460 bird species including the endemic Ethiopian cliff swallow and yellow-throated serin.
Day 2: Awash National Park to Addis Ababa
  1. Awash National Park
    8h
    Day 2 starts with and early morning game drive through Awash National park, as this is the best time of day to see many of the park's mammal species. Leaving Awash, you'll head to the town of Bishoftu for lunch, where you can relax by the lakeside and admire the spectacular volcanic scenery. After lunch, there will be the opportunity to explore more of Bishoftu's lakes and look for flamingos, African spoonbills and other water birds, before returning to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

any other places that are requested by our clients Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of include airport.
we will write your name and show you at the exit

End point

any other places that are requested by our clients Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of include airport.
we will write your name and show you at the exit

Pickup details

any other places that are requested by our clients Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
we will write your name and show you at the passenger exit
we will pick you up at Nasa hotel Jinka or Jinka airport and we will drop you at starting place or meeting point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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