The 6 Best National Park Trips in Ethiopia

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

★★★★★★★★★★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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4-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Simien Mountains Tours, Tour Reviews

4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

2.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews Top rated

Trek the Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar with an English-speaking guide, scout, cook, tents, sleeping bags, meals, and 4WD transport. The route begins at Sankaber and continues toward Geech Camp, with sharp mountain views and chances to see gelada baboons. Adem and Jackson are named among the company’s experienced local team.

“This was one of the best experiences of my entire life. North Ethiopian crew made sure that everything ran smoothly, taking best care of us. The hike just breathtaking. Food was good too. All of the members of the crew were the kindest hRead more”

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5-Day Experiences, Awash National Park Tours, Harar Tours, Historical Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

3.5 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, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Awash National Park Tours

4.Awash National Park Tours

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

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-Day Experiences, Awash National Park Tours, National Parks, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

5.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $315Best value

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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5-Day Experiences, Bale Mountains Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

6.Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,260

Spend five days traveling from Addis Ababa into Bale Mountains National Park, with three and a half days of trekking from Dinsho toward the Sanetti Plateau. Look for Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala, Menelik bushbuck, giant lobelia, and high-altitude birds. A private Land Cruiser, local guide, camping, and a Yod Abyssinia cultural dinner are included.

“Bale mountain was great and we saw animals and the mountains view was unbelievable please check it out and check out walkin Ethiopia”

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The 6 Best National Park Trips in Ethiopia

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