Ethiopia · AWASH NATIONAL PARK TOURS

The 5 Best Awash National Park Tours

5 tours  ·  from $300

Hot springs, a waterfall on the Awash river, oryx and baboons, three hours east of Addis. The 5 below compare the long day trips with the overnights on price, driving time and what the season allows.

2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park - The long road from Addis Ababa to Awash
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2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

1.2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $358Our pick

You leave Addis Ababa at 8:30 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle for an overnight safari in Awash National Park. Expect two short game drives, Awash River Falls, an overnight stay at Genet Hotel, all meals, and a stop at Sodere hot springs. The small group is limited to 10 people, with a local guide and scout when needed.

“The Awash National Park has been closed for two years for security concerns (or so the guide said), so the first drive was cancelled. The advertisement is a lie.”

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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK - Addis Ababa begins with Lucy and royal history
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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

2.5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $871

Spend five days traveling from Addis Ababa to Harar, Dire Dawa, and Awash National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Lucy, old Harar, a Harari home, Rimbaud’s house, cave paintings, a chat market, and the famous hyena feeding show. Guides such as Abdul, Solomon, and Yoni have led similar trips.

“Needed to change the date and the operator would not oblige. I understand that we needed to move it but at least offer us a discount to rebook the trip or something. In other words don't book this trip unless you are in country and ready to go. At this time still no refund.”

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Awash National Park Tours - Awash River gorge and waterfalls
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Awash National Park Tours

3.Awash National Park Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $400Top rated

Leave Addis Ababa at 8 a.m. with a private driver and English-speaking guide, then travel 225 kilometers to Awash National Park. You’ll see the Awash River gorge, waterfalls, Filwoha hot springs, and acacia country before an evening game drive. Joseph guides and Nico drives, with hotel, park fees, and breakfast included.

“Josephs (a guide) and Nico (a driver) were really kind and professional. I always felt at ease to be guided by them. If you have only 2 or 3 days in Ethiopia and like to fully enjoy the beautiful nature of this country, I should recommend this tour.”

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2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

4.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $315

Travel 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa with an English-speaking guide and professional driver to explore Awash National Park. You will spend one night near the park, seek out oryx, kudu, baboons, gazelles, and warthogs, visit the Awash Gorge and Filwoha hot springs, then return to the capital. Yihun and Sisay are among the team members associated with the tour.

“If you’re thinking of traveling to Ethiopia, do it with them. They are exceptional professionals and even better people. Thanks to Yihun and Sisay, we didn’t just discover a country — we discovered its heart.”

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From Addis Ababa: 2-Day Awash National Park and Crater - Doho’s hot springs need a careful approach
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From Addis Ababa: 2-Day Awash National Park and Crater

5.2-Day Awash National Park and Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $300Best value

Travel from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park, stay at Doho Lodge, bathe in mineral-rich hot springs, and take a game drive near the Awash River and falls. On the way back, visit Bishoftu and Hora lakes, with a boat trip included. Guide Biruk and driver Getha are noted for careful help, but heat, long drives, and basic lodge conditions require preparation.

“Good couple of days. It’s a long couple of days though, the trip to Doho was long and hot. The guide didn’t really chat to us much at first but I did get to know him a lot and enjoyed his time. Doho is a nice lodge, the hot springs are great, but they are hot! And awash is always hot! So stay hydrated! Didn’t see any animals AT ALL in the park, so avoid that. Humans have sadly taken over! The crocs were cool at the beautiful falls though! Bit expensive this tour but good experience!”

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