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

• Depart eastward from Addis Ababa in the morning.

• Drive through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and small towns en route to Awash National Park (approx. 4-5 hours).

• Arrive at the park by early afternoon and check into your lodge or campsite.

• Explore the park's stunning scenery, including views over the Awash Gorge and nearby volcanic formations.

• Embark on an evening game drive.

• Spot wildlife such as oryx, warthogs, Soemmerring's gazelle, olive baboons, colobus monkeys, and greater and lesser kudu.

• Keep an eye out for rare sightings of leopards, lions, servals, and caracals.

• Enjoy a sundowner overlooking the gorge or at the edge of the Awash River.

Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite inside or near the park.

• Wake early and take a sunrise game drive or a guided walk near the Filwoha hot springs area.

• Observe wildlife activity in the cool morning hours.

• Return to camp or lodge for breakfast.

• Depart the park and begin the drive back to Addis Ababa.

• Stop en route at Sodere to relax and bathe in the therapeutic hot spring waters.

• Enjoy lunch in Sodere or along the route.

• Arrive back in Addis Ababa by early evening.