Duration
3-Day
Awash National Park, Ethiopia
Short 3-day safari from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park featuring game drives, savannah wildlife, Awash Falls, Filwoha hot springs, and birdwatching along the Awash River. Enjoy Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Includes guided drives, accommodation, and return to Addis Ababa.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
Via Awash NP
Country & park
Ethiopia / Awash National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Awash Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included - Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Day 1-2
Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Depart from Addis Ababa in the morning and drive through the scenic Rift Valley landscape toward Awash National Park, with optional stops at viewpoints along the route. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across open savannah plains, where you may encounter Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelles, baboons, and warthogs. Enjoy your first wildlife experience in this accessible park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. The evening offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature sounds and Rift Valley scenery. Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After breakfast, explore the highlights of Awash National Park starting with a visit to the impressive Awash Waterfalls and the dramatic gorge of the Awash River. Continue with a game drive across the savannah in search of wildlife such as Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and diverse bird species. Later, relax at the Filwoha hot springs, a natural geothermal area surrounded by palm trees. The afternoon includes more birdwatching and wildlife viewing before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay in a peaceful natural setting. Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Awash National Park, the best time to observe active wildlife such as Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the peaceful savannah atmosphere and optional short walking birdwatching experience along the park edges. After the morning activities, begin the drive back to Addis Ababa, passing through scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Arrive in the afternoon where the tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Hidden Ethiopia Tours is a locally owned Ethiopian tour operator offering authentic, customized travel experiences across Ethiopia. We specialize in cultural, historical, trekking, and nature tours, ensuring travelers discover the true hidden beauty of Ethiopia through professional and personalized service.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
ETOA & ETTA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5I visited Lalibela for two days and Ayaliwu, my guide, was arranged by my travel agent in Addis. He was a true expert on the history of this stunning site as well as its broader cultural context. Ayaliwu was able to provide detailed information about the history of the Rock-cut churches. He payed attention to the details and was very well-prepared. He was also very solicitous of my physical capabilities and always found solutions for me. My visit to the churches of Lalibela was unforgettable thanks to him! I definitely recommend Ayaliwu to anyone visiting Lalibela.
Stergios · Greece
I did a small private tour with Ayalew ! He is an experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge and an amazing sense of humour. He is fully accredited and I feel I walked away from my three days with him with a better understanding of the history and landscape of not just the churches, but also of Lalibela and Ethiopia . Despite the travel advisory, the town of Lalibela was very friendly and secure . There was a strong military presence in the town but very few tourists. Thanks hidden Ethiopia for such a lovely adventure !
June · Canada
Our tour with Ayaliwu was arranged by our travel agent in Addis, and we could not have been better pleased. This guide was able to provide detailed information the history of the Rock-cut churches, the symbolic significance of architectural features, and also to field questions about unrelated matters, like the crops being grown. He was also very solicitous of our physical capabilities and always found places for us to sit. Ayaliwu ‘s English, too, is easily understood.
Mary · United States
I took a half&half day Lalibela tour with airport pickup / dropoff, and everything went very smoothly. The service was professional from start to finish — communication was clear, timing was perfect, and everything was well organized. I also appreciated their agile problem-solving when small issues came. Ayalew handled everything quickly and efficiently. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can definitely recommend Ayalew to anyone visiting Lalibela.
Maja · Poland
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Awash Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included - Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Hidden Ethiopia Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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