2-Day Awash National Park Safari from Addis Ababa with Sodere Springs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Game drives in Awash National Park to spot oryx, baboons, kudu, warthogs, gazelles, and colobus monkeys
• 02 Beautiful views over the dramatic Awash Gorge
• 03 Overnight stay inside Awash National Park at a lodge or campsite
• 04 Therapeutic hot springs stop in Sodere on the return to Addis Ababa

Embark on a captivating 2-day adventure from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park. Enjoy game drives to spot diverse wildlife, including oryx, baboons, kudu, warthogs, gazelles, and colobus monkeys, while taking in beautiful landscapes overlooking the Awash Gorge. Spend the night in the park, either at a lodge or camping, and relax in the therapeutic hot springs of Sodere on your return journey.

Drive into the park early in the morning to witness it as it comes alive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Awash National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Addis Ababa to Awash National Park and Evening Game Drive

• Depart from Addis Ababa and travel east to Awash National Park.
• In the evening, enjoy a short game drive to see local wildlife such as oryx, baboons, greater and lesser kudu, warthogs, gazelles, and colobus monkeys.
• If you are fortunate, you may also spot leopards, lions, and other cats. The park's landscapes are beautiful, with views overlooking the Awash Gorge.
• Today, you can also drive deep into the park, near the hot springs.

Overnight in Awash National Park (lodge or camping).

2

Day 02

Early Morning Park Visit and Return to Addis Ababa

• Drive into the park early in the morning to witness it as it comes alive.
• Afterwards, depart from Awash and return to Addis Ababa. On the way, you can stop in Sodere to shower in the therapeutic hot spring waters.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• All activities
• All accommodation
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals
• Drinking water

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Personal items

What to bring

• Trekking shoes
• Sleeping bags

Know before you go

• It's recommended to respect the cultures of the community.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour start

Awash, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.