Duration
2-Day
Awash National Park, Ethiopia
Explore a 2-day wildlife adventure to Awash National Park! Your journey begins with a pickup from Addis Ababa, followed by a scenic drive with a birdwatching stop at Beseka Lake. See Awash Waterfall and crocodiles, then arrive at your accommodation--Doho Lodge with hot springs. Enjoy a game drive to spot Beisa Oryx, baboons, and possibly lions. Take an early morning game drive before visiting Filwuha Hot Springs. After lunch in Adama, return to Addis Ababa to conclude your unforgettable tour.
Plan snapshot
Duration
2-Day
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
Via Awash NP, Aledeghi WR
Country & park
Ethiopia / Awash National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Doho Lodge & Hot Springs - Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
From Addis Ababa, we drive to Awash National Park (211 km via Adama/Nazret). Our driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel at 7:30 AM. We’ll join the expressway, reaching Adama in about an hour. En route, we’ll stop at Beseka Lake, a haven for birds like Striated Herons, Black-headed Herons, Red-billed Teal, and Common Cranes. Depending on our birding stop, the 211 km drive will take around 4-5 hours. For accommodation, options include Doho Lodge, a hot spring resort 20 km away. Driving from the park gate toward the Awash River, we may spot Beisa Oryx, Klipspringer, baboons, and more. As temperatures cool in the afternoon, we’ll embark on a game drive. Besides earlier species, we might see Soemmerring’s Gazelle, Kudus, Warthogs, and if lucky, Leopards and Lions. With over 400 bird species recorded, Awash offers diverse terrain of grassland and acacia scrub along the river. Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
We depart early from Doho Lodge to explore the Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve, a vibrant ecosystem rich in diverse flora & fauna. This reserve is home to unique species such as the endangered Persian gazelle & various migratory birds. Wildlife enthusiasts can, cheetahs, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelles, spotted hyenas, Northern gerenuks, & Grevy’s zebras. The birdlife is exceptional, featuring Somali ostriches, Arabian bustards, North carmine bee-eaters, Abyssinian rollers, & even Scissor-tailed kites. After our adventures in Aledeghi, we exit the park & head east toward Filwuha Hot Springs. This oasis boasts lush vegetation amid a lava desert & is home to the rare Sombre Rock Chat. The cliffs nearby host colonies of Hamdryas baboons. The crystal-clear hot springs are best enjoyed in the early morning or late afternoon. After our activities, we drive back for lunch in Adama or Nazret before returning to Addis for your international flight or hotel stay. End of the tour. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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
Discover Ethiopia's wonders with us! Ethio Wildlife Tours: is a private Tour & Travel company, Established in Ethiopia,we offer unforgettable wildlife,cultural & historical tours. Our experienced teams specializes in creating unique experiences,showcasing the breathtaking beauty and rich diversity of Ethiopia.We are committed to responsible and sustainable tourism,ensuring minimal impact on the environment and local communities. Let us show you the true essence of Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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 don’t usually like booking tours because of many bad experiences, however, at the time Ethiopia demanded it. I was so lucky to find Melashu’s company. It’s the most transparent, respectful, informative and well managed tour. I did the northern Ethiopian route (volcano, Danakil depression etc) and they managed to make me feel comfortable in a difficult weather environment and very safe in an area of conflict. It’s incredible to have such yummy food in the middle of nowhere! Thank you,
Yirka · Sweden
Great tour through an amazing landscape. Tour was perfectly organized, no complaints. Somewhere my shoes got lost but when I came back in Addes they were waiting for me in the hotel. Their service goes beyond. Thanks for that
Martijn · Netherlands
Just got back from a 4-day tour with Ethio Wildlife and it honestly blew me away. We visited several different tribes in Omo valley and each day was completely unique and eye-opening. The whole trip felt very genuine and respectful, not staged or touristy at all. Accommodations were simple but clean and comfortable, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. If you’re looking for something meaningful and way off the beaten path, I’d 100% recommend this experience. I came back with a full heart and a totally new perspective.
Elena Neal · United Kingdom
I contacted several tour operators in May 2025 hoping to join a group tour of the Simien mountains but since it is a slow tourist season there were none available. Ethio Wildlife were able to organize a private tour for me at a reasonable cost. They handled everything. The guide/driver/chef/scout were incredibly nice people and it was a pleasure to spend 3 days with them in the park. The guide in particular was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Nick · United States
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 of all ages.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Doho Lodge & Hot Springs - Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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 Ethio Wildlife 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.
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