Awash National Park 2-Day Waterfalls & Wildlife Adventure
Description
Explorer the wild heart of Ethiopia on this 2-day adventure in Awash National Park. Spot zebras, kudu, Beisa oryx, and Swayne’s hartebeest, while birdwatching over 400 species. Visit the stunning Awash Waterfalls, where Nile crocodiles and hippos can often be seen. Adventure seekers can take an optional hike to Fantale Crater, 600m above the plains, for 360° panoramic views of the Rift Valley and the eerie volcanic caldera. This tour is fully customizable, combining wildlife safaris, birdwatching, waterfall exploration, and hiking to create a personalized Ethiopian adventure you’ll never forget. Highlights: wildlife, waterfalls, crocodile spotting, birdwatching, and hiking.
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Itinerary
2 Days Tour From Addis Ababa To Awash National Park Itinerary Day One Addis Ababa – Awash National Park Welcome to Ethiopia, On arrival, we will meet at airport or Hotel then we will be driving to Awash National Park 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa with its southern boundary along the Awash River and the park covers 756 square kilometers of acacia woodland and grassland. In the south of the park, the Awash River gorge has amazing waterfalls. In the upper Kudu Valley at Filwoha are hot springs amid groves of palm trees. In the evening you will have a chance to do a short game drive to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, greater and lesser kudu, warthogs, gazelles, Columbus monkeys. Additionally, you’d be very lucky to see leopards, lions, and other cats. The landscapes in the park are beautiful, looking over the Awash Gorge. Today you can drive deep into the park, near the hot springs. This day later after you see the hyena around the Awash Park over night at Doho Lodg
If you have limited time in Ethiopia and want to see more than just its capital, take this private tour to Awash National Park. With pickup from Addis Ababa airport or hotel and round-trip transport to and from the national park, maximize your time out among nature, visiting hot spring, gorges, and waterfalls, and searching for wildlife during a game drive. Swap the hustle of Addis Ababa for the tranquility of Awash National Park Look for oryx, baboons, and leopards during an evening game drive A short safari tour makes this ideal for travelers on tight schedules Round-trip transportation, national park fees, and a private guide included
Doho Lodge & Hot Springs is an eco-lodge situated at the Northern edge of Awash National Park. It provides tourist accommodation with a variety of Western and Local meal and drinks. Rooms are self-contained and separated from their neighbors. They are traditionally made and give leisure. The Lodge is known for owning one of the world's class hot spring pools. It is also super for bird watchers and game driving /wildlife viewing, mountain and forest trekking, hyena seeing, and fishing.
hiking ot Fantale mountain and crater Towards the west end of the park, 600m above the plains, lies Fantale Crater (2007m). With its terrific vistas, total quiet and cool air, this dormant volcano makes a great trek. At the top (a three-hour walk uphill; the 4WD track is no longer driveable) the 360-degree view is phenomenal and the elliptical caldera, which measures an enormous 3.5km in diameter, is quite an eerie sight in the morning when the steam vents can be seen.
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You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Our guide was super. In all honesty, it was my fault that I booked the wrong tour but he made it very nice and easy. The only issue was a two fold problem, in which the lodge was being remodeled and was closed, and the 2nd issue was that the guide called us and requested 200 extra dollars to stay at another lodge. We thought it was very odd that we had already been charged then the tour guide requested another 200. Maybe it was legit. Maybe it wasn't. Either way it was a great tour and the 2nd lodge we went too was absolute amazing. The food we were fed was very good. It was a great tour except for the extra 200 that the guide tried to charge.
Dear Emilyn, Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall and that our guide made your trip comfortable despite the initial booking issue. Regarding the additional $200, we would like to clarify that this situation arose due to the unexpected closure of the originally planned lodge, which required arranging alternative accommodation. The additional amount was discussed and agreed upon during the tour in order to proceed with the upgraded stay. Following the completion of the tour, it was agreed that the $200 would be settled afterward. You confirmed that the payment would be sent via bank transfer; however, despite this commitment, the amount has not been received to date, and there has been no response to our follow-up attempts via WhatsApp or email for over two years. We believe it is important to clarify this point, as the arrangement and agreement were made mutually during the trip. Thank you for your understanding. Kind regards, Adisu
I was traveling, a lone female, in Ethiopia when most of the world was in lockdown in March so there were very few tourists. I have never felt so happy, safe and well looked after in my life. The guides were first class, as was the driving and hospitality. The trip was extremely well organised, taking in breathtakingly beautiful and historic locations, and they were happy to make alterations in the itinerary to suite me, adding places of special interest. I cannot recommend Daily Addis Tours highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble for them, from calling them in the night (they were very upset if I didn't if there was a problem), to driving around Addis Ababa airlines tickets, Covid tests etc, standing in queues with me and locating contacts etc., all with grace and charm
Dear our valued customer We are pleased you were so happy with your tour experience and thank you for your fabulous compliments for the excellent service you received from our team,y as well as for your recommendation. we look forward to welcoming you back . Gratefully Daily Addis Tours
