Awash National Park you 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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 20–39)
$400
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $600.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Awash National Park Tours
Pickup included
Itinerary
Aman Ethiopia Tours & Travel
Welcome to Ethiopia, On arrival we will meet you at the airport then we will be driving to Awash National Park you 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.
What's included
Included
Car with professional driver
Hotel or Airport pickup and drop off
Hotel Accommodation with breakfast
English speaking professional guide
Entrance and scout fees
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch and Dinner
Any Alcohol Drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick all our clients form the places that will be requested by themselves
Traveller Ratings
4.9
13 reviews
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is formal
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Awash National Park Tours take?
Awash National Park Tours lasts about 2 days. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Awash National Park Tours cost?
Prices start at $400 per person for this Addis Ababa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $600. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Awash National Park Tours run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel Awash National Park Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick all our clients form the places that will be requested by themselves
What languages is Awash National Park Tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Awash National Park Tours worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 13 verified reviews; it is run by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent.
Reviews(13)
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frankingram2017
February 20, 2026
Excellent
Dagim was an excellent guide. Funny, kind, helpful and informative. He worked hard to find us as many wildlife spotting opportunities as possible. I would really recommend visiting Ethiopia. The birding is almost unbelievable. The driver was excellent as well
Operator response
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing Aman Ethiopia Tours and Travel.
We are truly happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with Dagim. He is passionate about what he does, and it means a lot to know that his sense of humor, kindness, and dedication made your trip special. We will proudly share your kind words with him.
It is also great to hear that you enjoyed the wildlife and birding opportunities. Ethiopia is incredibly rich in birdlife and natural beauty, and we are glad you were able to experience it fully. Your appreciation of our driver’s professionalism is equally valued, as safe and comfortable travel is always our priority.
Thank you again for your recommendation. We would be honored to welcome you back to Ethiopia anytime.
Warm regards,
Aman Ethiopia Tours and Travel
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Hailu A
February 17, 2026
Wildlife viewing, birdwatching, photography
Awash National Park, located in the eastern Rift Valley, offers a classic Ethiopian safari experience. Visitors can spot oryx, kudu, baboons, and a variety of bird species near the Awash River. The park also features beautiful landscapes with waterfalls, gorges, and acacia woodlands. Game drives are exciting and accessible, making it perfect for a day or short trip.
Tip: Morning drives are ideal, as animals are more active and the light is perfect for photos.
Operator response
Dear Haile
Thank you for your message.
We have carefully checked our system, and under your name there is no confirmed booking and no tour record with Aman Ethiopia Tours and Travel.
Regarding your interest in wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and photography at Awash National Park, it is one of the best short safari destinations in Ethiopia. Visitors can enjoy sightings of oryx, kudu, baboons, and many bird species along the Awash River, as well as beautiful scenery with waterfalls, gorges, and acacia woodland.
If you have posted a review, kindly move it to the correct page of the company you traveled with, as we do not have any booking record under your name.
If you would like us to arrange a tour in the future, please share your preferred dates and number of participants.
Kind regards,
Aman Ethiopia Tours and Travel
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Ausra_R
December 28, 2025
One of my favorite tours!
I had a wonderful trip with Dagim (guide) and Barch (the driver)! From the beginning, my pickup at the airport to the end, drop off at the hotel, it was a very professional service. I learned so much about Ethiopia and got to see truly amazing places. The Dogo Lodge was a highlight of the trip, it was so nice to relax in the hot springs. The guys even helped me order vegan food and they were even ordering vegan food too so that we all could share it. Lots of time on the road, but it was the best way to truly see the country. Again, this is one of the most memorable tours I had and I can’t wait to return to Ethiopia again!
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Nano_st70
April 30, 2024
Safari and relax
Get ready to enjoy from the beginning!! Joshep and the driver arrived on time, they both made an effort to make themselves understood since we do not speak English. They always consulted us about what we wanted to do to optimize our time!! The fabulous Awash Park, the landscape, the waterfalls, the crocodiles, the monkeys, wild boars and the diverse amount of birds, all excellent.-
Apart from the experience at Doho Lodge, a paradise in Ethiopia, the hot springs and the sunset were great, the view was priceless, the dinner was fabulous, we were able to rest and replenish energy to return bye bye Abebba at the stipulated time.-
Operator response
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for these great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams are always dedicated to providing you a best service. We look forward to show you the other parts of our country
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emilypV7523LX
March 10, 2024
Reliable Tour Operators In Ethiopia ❤️
Lovely 2 days Awash tours with perfect help with the booking, before arrival and perfect help from our Guide.
We visited Awash national park with its wonderful bird life .Some hours in the car but it was a lovely scenes with a lot of beautiful animals and lovely surroundings. Perfect help from the office of Aman before arrival with helpful information regarding Ethiopian Visa, what to bring and how to act in Ethiopia. Also great help to change the accommodation in Addis Ababa so we could have the hotels we wanted.
Picked up at the airport in Bole and after that we were taken care of in a perfect way until the end of our tours.
Operator response
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show you the other parts of our country
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PatriciaMagdalena
February 3, 2021
Fantastic trip
We are a group of five people, we organized the trip with a local Addis Ababa agency that we contacted them. All fantastically well organized and very safe.
Operator response
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for
other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our
teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country
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andrejb156
February 3, 2021
Beautiful experience. Thumbs up!
Yesterday we (a group of 4 friends) made a one-day-trip from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park & Hot Springs.
Our guide was Joseph and Nico was the driver.
We were collected from the lobby of our hotel early morning and brought back around 19:30 in the evening.
Breakfast, lunch and water were included.
The trip was excellent! We had a lot of fun, the atmosphere was very friendly.
Both gentlemen - Joseph and Nico - are high level professionals.
On this trip we learned so much about Ethiopia's history and nature, have seen beautiful animals, birds and plants, enjoyed amazing views. Hot Springs is also a stunning experience.
I am very much satisfied with the trip itself as well as with the professionalism and attitude of our guide / driver.
So, I can only recommend to book such a trip with these gentlemen.
Operator response
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country
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Maxmilog
December 7, 2020
Unforgettable stay
My friend and I had a wonderful time during our 2 night stay in Awash and the pick up from a airport was on time . The lodge in Doho was stunning and meals were as described in our itinerary. Our tour guide ensured we saw some animals and we were lucky to see some crocodile and our guide was available for any questions. G
Operator response
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country
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daugirda
November 6, 2020
Thank you
We had an amazing trip.
Professional , accommodating and friendly guide, nice tour!
. We will strongly recommend Aman Tour agency to all of our friends visiting Addis Ababa. Thank you!
Operator response
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country
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J1970ETmarinam
November 6, 2020
Amazing
Our tour guides and driver were great, eloquent with excellent use of the English language, sophisticated and took care of us always going the extra mile ensuring our well being .
Marina Machete Dos Reis
Operator response
Dear Marina
We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country
Teams of aman Ethiopia Tours!!
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