Duration
5-Day
Awash National Park, Ethiopia
5-Day Historic Harar & Awash National Park Adventure
Overview
This 5-day journey combines culture, history, and wildlife in eastern Ethiopia. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Harar, famous for its ancient walls, colorful markets, and the legendary hyena feeding. Continue through the Rift Valley to Awash National Park for game drives, waterfalls, and birdwatching. The route blends vibrant traditions with scenic landscapes and exciting wildlife encounters.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Harar (Town), Awash NP
Country & park
Ethiopia / Awash National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives & evening/night game drives
Accommodation
Harar Ras Hotel - Budget hotel in Harar (Town) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,815 USD
$1,298 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,815 USD
$1,298 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$1,815 USD
$1,298 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
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 1 year and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 6 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Harar (Town)
Day 3-4
Awash NP
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
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 solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
1
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Harar Ras Hotel
Budget hotel in Harar (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Doho Lodge & Hot Springs
Mid-range lodge just outside Awash NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Addis Ababa Flight to Dire Dawa & Transfer to Harar
Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa. Upon arrival, meet your guide and drive about 1 hour (55km) to Harar, the UNESCO-listed walled city. After hotel check-in and a short rest, begin a guided walk through Harar Jugol’s narrow alleys and bustling markets, stopping at traditional Harari houses to understand their design and daily life. Visit small museums or viewpoints as time allows. In the evening, experience the famous hyena feeding outside the city walls—an age-old tradition that offers a rare, close but safe look at these iconic animals. Dinner and overnight in Harar. Budget hotel located in Harar (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Harar (Town) Stay: Harar Ras Hotel Budget hotel located in Harar (Town) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Exploration of Harar
Spend the day exploring Harar, one of the most historic and culturally rich cities in Ethiopia. Walk through the UNESCO-listed walled city, visiting key landmarks such as Ras Tafari’s former house, Arthur Rimbaud’s residence, old mosques, and small museums. Learn about Harar’s centuries-old Islamic heritage and its role as a major trading hub. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony, as Harar is world-famous for producing high-quality beans. The day offers a unique blend of history, culture, and daily life in this remarkable city. Dinner and overnight in Harar. Budget hotel located in Harar (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Harar (Town) Stay: Harar Ras Hotel Budget hotel located in Harar (Town) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Harar Drive to Awash National Park
Depart Harar in the morning for a scenic drive through the Rift Valley toward Awash National Park (about 6–7 hours with stops). The journey passes rural villages, rolling landscapes, and occasional wildlife along the roadside. Arrive at Awash in the afternoon and settle into your lodge near the Awash River. Later, enjoy an evening game drive in the park, where you may spot oryx, warthogs, gazelles, baboons, and a variety of bird species. Relax with dinner and overnight at the lodge, set close to the dramatic Awash Falls. 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
Day 4
Safari in Awash National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive to spot wildlife such as greater kudu, waterbuck, oryx, baboons, and many bird species. After breakfast, visit the Awash River Gorge and the impressive waterfalls. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park with another game drive or take an optional excursion to the Filwoha Hot Springs, known for their warm mineral waters and surrounding palm groves. The park offers diverse landscapes, from savannah grasslands to volcanic formations. Dinner and overnight at your lodge inside the park. 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
Day 5
Awash to Addis Ababa & Departure
Enjoy a relaxing morning at the lodge with views of the Awash River. After breakfast, depart for Addis Ababa on a 4-hour drive through Rift Valley landscapes. On arrival, there may be time for last-minute shopping at local markets such as Shiro Meda or Merkato, depending on your flight schedule. In the evening, transfer to Bole International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your cultural and wildlife adventure in eastern Ethiopia. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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 flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
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
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Zagol Ethiopia Tours
5.0 operator rating
23 reviews
Zagol Ethiopia Tours is aLocally owned and operated, Zagol Ethiopia Tours specializes in providing once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences around Ethiopia. From cultural trips of historic ancient monuments to stunning nature expeditions and tribal safaris within the Omo Valley, we provide personalized, professional, and genuine tours. With expert local guides and extensive knowledge of Ethiopia's heritage, Zagol Ethiopia Tours provides secure, enriching, and memorable experiences for all travelers
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
Member Of
ETOA & ETGPA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our tour operator organized everything perfectly and was so friendly.
We were paired with two guides, Melaku and "Geech". Both of whom were amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we visited and the local flora and fauna. "Geech" is the best driver in the business and Melaku took us to his childhood home to have a coffee ceremony with his mom and his sister. Unforgettable additions to the trip. If Ethiopia is not on your list it should be. Timket is absolutely a must. But there is too much to see in one trip. Will definitely be going back for the Omo Valley.
Cory · United States
Weekend trip to Lalibela.
An amazing spiritual journey deep in the heart of Ethiopia. Lalibela was an absolute amazing trip so rich with culture and history thanks to our fabulous tour guide Muluye. He gave us a lot of intriguing information and he knew all the best spots for pictures. He also invited us to his humble home for a coffee cermony. Ansolutely amazing weekend trip and a must visit in Ethiopia
Hala Khaled · United Arab Emirates
Wonderful visit to Lalibela
Omg it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life . Lalibela was an amazing spiritual trip. Our tour guide Muluye was absolutely fantastic. He gave us the best information and tour ever . Highly recommend it . The coffee ceremony was also wonderful
Lama Khaled · United Arab Emirates
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The accommodation, the food, the sites visited in Lalibela, all ok The guide very frindly and hepful
Jose · Brazil
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 1 year and older. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 6 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?
Harar Ras Hotel - Budget hotel in Harar (Town) – 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 is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Zagol 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.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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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