Wildlife journeys
Beisa oryx on the acacia plains, the Awash River falling into its gorge, and a warm swim among doum palms.
Paused while the road east of Addis Ababa is under official travel warnings.
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Overview
Above the plains of Awash National Park stands Fantale, a volcano that last erupted around 1820. Below it, beisa oryx and Soemmerring’s gazelle graze the acacia savanna, the Awash River drops over a wide fall into its gorge, and the Filwoha hot springs pool among doum palms in the north of the park.
Two days give you the river at sunset, an early game drive in the cool, and a soak before the road home. More than 400 bird species have been recorded here. The heat is strong by midday. This route is paused for now; we will reopen it when it is safe.
Itinerary
We collect you from your hotel early and drive east on the road to Djibouti, about four hours, with Fantale rising ahead. After lunch at the lodge you walk to Awash Falls and along the gorge rim, and watch the light fade over the river from your tukul.
You head out at dawn across the open plains, when the oryx, gazelle and kori bustard are easiest to find. Late morning you reach the Filwoha hot springs, clear blue pools shaded by doum palms, for a swim. Then lunch and the drive back to Addis Ababa.
Itineraries can change with weather, road and flight conditions. We will tell you promptly if they do.
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Photo: Unsplash
Good to know
Dress code: Light, loose clothing in neutral colours, with closed shoes for the gorge walk.
This tour follows the Strict policy. Days are whole calendar days before departure.
| When you cancel | What you get back |
|---|---|
| 30 or more days before departure | 50% refund |
| Fewer than 30 days before departure | No refund |
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