Venture east of Addis Ababa with Dejene Ethiopia Tours on a short but unforgettable overnight safari to Awash National Park, Ethiopia’s first and most accessible wildlife reserve. Just 4–5 hours by road, the park stretches across the Rift Valley’s dramatic landscapes — a blend of savanna, volcanic formations, and the mighty Awash River.
On arrival, enjoy your first game drive, spotting a wide range of wildlife including oryx, greater and lesser kudu, warthogs, olive baboons, Soemmerring’s gazelles, colobus monkeys, and more. Awash is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to over 400 bird species, from colorful hornbills to the African fish eagle.
Visit the spectacular Awash River Falls, where the river plunges into a dramatic gorge surrounded by lush vegetation. Spend the night at Genet Hotel near the park entrance or at the rustic Doho Lodge, where you can soak in natural hot springs under the stars.
In the morning, take another safari drive to catch wildlife in the early light before returning to Addis Ababa, enriched with the beauty of Ethiopia’s wilderness.
A 2-day safari adventure to Awash National Park: spot oryx, kudu, gazelles, baboons, and 400+ bird species, visit the stunning Awash River Falls, and overnight in a lodge with the option of natural hot springs.
Highlights
- Drive east of Addis Ababa through Rift Valley landscapes.
- Spot wildlife on two game drives in Ethiopia’s oldest national park.
- Visit the dramatic Awash River Falls.
- Overnight in Genet Hotel or Doho Lodge with hot springs.
- Early morning safari with stunning light and birdlife.
- Seamless logistics arranged by Dejene Ethiopia Tours.
