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2-Day Awash National Park & Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve

Awash National Park, Ethiopia

2-Day Awash National Park & Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve

5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews Offered by Gamel Tours 2-Day

Overview

Journey to the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia, Awash National Park home to a diverse range of plains wildlife and offers tremendous bird watching opportunities, with over 400 species recorded. Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve is the large expanse of grassland plains which is a home to a number of wildlife including the critically endangered species of Grevy"s Zebra and Wild Ass. You will get a chance to see the unique settlement and visit one of the Afar village.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

2-Day

Route

Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)

Via Awash NP

Country & park

Ethiopia / Awash National Park

Style

Mid-range shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

4 years

Activities

game drives & nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs - Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

2-Day Awash National Park & Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
Awash National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Feb 20, 2026 - Aug 31, 2028 $363 USD $220 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older. Children under 5 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Ethiopia
Start Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1 Awash NP
End Addis Ababa (City) (Day 2)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

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Minimum age of 4 years

The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Accommodation & Meals

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

Day 1

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Doho Lodge & Hot SpringsDoho Lodge & Hot SpringsDoho Lodge & Hot Springs

Day 2

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Drive Addis to Awash

Day 1

Drive Addis to Awash

You will be picked from where you stayed and begin your journey to Eastern Ethiopia, Awash National park, situated in the Rift valley. This park is home to a diverse range of plains wildlife and offers tremendous bird watching opportunities, with over 400 species recorded here. While you are passing through the Awash National Park you may encounter some of the wild animals including Beisa Oryx, Hamadryas baboon, ostrich, Salt’s dik-dik, and Soemmering’s gazelle. Check in to the Doho Lodge and relax. Later in the day, you will have a game drive at the Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve which you may get a chance to see some of the wild animals Grevy‟s Zebra and Wild Ass, Gerenuk, Salt‟s Dikdik and Warthog. Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Awash National Park Stay: Doho Lodge & Hot Springs Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Addis Ababa

Day 2

Addis Ababa

Morning you will walk around and watch the beautiful birds and enjoy the hot spring pool in the Doho Lodge. In the afternoon you will drive back to Addis sightseeing visiting en-route one of the Afar villages that are known for their camel caravans. Later in the day, we will drop you where you will stay overnight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Included

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

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Roundtrip airport transfer

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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Gamel Tours
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Offered by

Gamel Tours

5.0 operator rating 7 reviews

Gamel Tours is owned and managed by one of the leading female tour guide in Ethiopia. Having over 17 year’s professional experience in guiding, travel and tourism. We are specialized on organizing trips to the Historic route, Siemen Mountain, Geraltha Clusters, Danakil Depression, cultural tour to the Omo valley tribal village and Surma, Wall city of Harar, Bale Mountain and Awash National park, Excursions, Sightseeing’s of Addis Ababa and short trips.

Office In

Ethiopia

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)

Member Of

African Travel & Tourism Association

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older. Children under 5 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs - Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Gamel 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.

This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

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.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gamel Tours.

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