Journey from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park

Awash National Park - Begin the day with a departure from Addis Ababa heading towards Awash National Park, with a stop for lunch along the route. In the afternoon, enjoy the opportunity to discover the park’s diverse birdlife and wildlife. The park is home to approximately 80 mammal species, including Hamadryas and Anubis baboons, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, and Salt’s dik-dik. With some luck, you might also encounter lesser and greater kudu, Defassa waterbuck, warthog, vervet and guereza monkeys, and spotted hyenas. Additionally, the park boasts over 460 bird species, featuring the endemic Ethiopian cliff swallow and yellow-throated serin.

Return from Awash National Park to Addis Ababa

Awash National Park - Day 2 begins with an early morning game drive through Awash National Park, the optimal time to observe many of the park’s mammal species. After leaving Awash, travel to the town of Bishoftu for lunch, where you can unwind by the lakeside and enjoy the stunning volcanic landscape. Post-lunch, there will be a chance to explore more of Bishoftu’s lakes and search for flamingos, African spoonbills, and other water birds, before heading back to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.

• All entrance fee
• Government tax
• All Fees and Taxes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Scout
• Guide
• Bottle of water

This two-day excursion to Awash National Park, positioned 225 km east of Addis Ababa, offers travelers an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife, enjoy a stunning waterfall, and explore remarkable volcanic landscapes. Nestled in the Rift Valley, Awash National Park is named after the Awash River and hosts a wide variety of plains wildlife. It also provides outstanding bird-watching experiences, with more than 400 species documented within the park.

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