Tour Features

This short wildlife safari takes you northeast of Addis Ababa to Awash National Park, which is found 253 km into the Ethiopian Great Rift Valley. The Awash National Park is home to over 460 species of birds and several mammals such as the Beisa oryx, desert warthog, Soemmerring's gazelle, lesser kudu, hamadryas baboon, olive baboon, grivet monkey, Abyssinian hare, Salt's dik-dik, spotted hyena, aardwolf, bat-eared fox, golden jackal and other rarely seen mammals.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Cannot be customizedThe accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers. Maximum 10 people.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Normal 4x4.

Route & Activities

Ethiopia

Ethiopia flag
Start Point
Addis Ababa
End Point
Addis Ababa

Activities Included

WildlifeBird WatchingGuided Safari

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
Mid-Range Accommodation
Meals included as per itinerary
1
Genet Hotel
All Meals Included with Drinks
2
Doho Lodge
All Meals Included with Drinks
3
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day - Day Activity

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Day 1 - Addis Ababa to Awash National Park
    Morning meet in Addis and drive to Awash National Park, 230 km away, part of the Ethiopian Great Rift Valley. The drive to Awash National Park will take us through the volcanic mountains and valleys, and witness the lava on both sides of the road as freshly turned earth. We will stop at the beautiful Beseka Lake which is rich in birdlife. Here, you can see the pink-winged pelican, African fish eagle, saddle-billed stork, and many more birds. This is also the place where you can see the nomadic Kereyu tribe, bringing in large herds of camels for water. In the afternoon, we will drive to Awash National Park for a possible evening game drive and visit the beautiful Awash Falls. We will encounter wildlife such as oryx, baboon, greater and lesser kudu, warthog, gazelle, and colobus monkey. If you're lucky there will be a chance to see some of the big cats. Overnight Genet Hotel.

    Main Destination: Awash National Park

    Accommodation: Genet Hotel

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 2 - Awash National Park - Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
    In the morning, we will have an early morning game drive around Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve. Here we can expect to see olive baboons, beisa oryx, Soemmering's gazelle, gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, and waterbucks, perhaps the kori bustard and Arabian bustard, as well as many indigenous birds and more. After our morning game drive, we will drive to Doho Hot Springs where Doho Lodge is located. It overlooks Doho Lake, which formed as the result of the many hot springs around the area. For the rest of the day, relax around the hot springs or rest. Optional, we can also visit the nomadic Afar Villages. Overnight Doho Lodge.

    Main Destination: Awash National Park

    Accommodation: Doho Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 3 - Drive Back To Addis
    Morning after having some time in the Lodge, take a drive back to Addis Ababa through Debre Zeit and the express road. En-route, you visit the Debre Zeit crater lakes before heading to Addis Ababa. We expect to arrive in Addis Ababa late in the afternoon.

    Main Destination: Addis Ababa

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)

Rates Per Person

May 29, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$880
2 people (1 room)
$590
3 people (2 rooms)
$480
4 people (2 rooms)
$440
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)

Getting There

Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.

This tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
  • You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
  • For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
  • When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.

Getting There

Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.

This tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
  • You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
  • For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
  • When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.

Offered By

Armaye Ethiopia Tours

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Offices In
Ethiopia
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10
Tour Types
Wildlife Safari
Destinations
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Armaye Ethiopia Tours is an expert Ethiopian private tour operator based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is run by a highly professional team comprising experienced tour organizers and fully licensed tour guides. All major languages are spoken. We offer a wide variety of tours and travel packages in Ethiopia for individuals and larger groups, including historical, cultural, archaeological, and ornithological and wildlife viewing tours, as well as trekking, horse riding and other customized packages. Our organizers will meet you on your arrival at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa and brief you on your chosen itinerary and activities. They will link up with you again on your return to Addis Ababa to receive your feedback and to make any last-minute arrangements that you require. Our tailor-made tours are based on your particular needs, interests, time scales and budgets. We are well equipped with vehicles suitable for Ethiopia’s climate and road conditions. We have luxury and midrange 4WD Land Cruisers, 4WD mini-buses, as well as larger buses. For our tented tours, all our camping equipments are in excellent condition. If you are planning to visit Ethiopia we are the perfect solution for your travel needs.

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