Meet in the morning in Addis and travel 230 kilometers to Awash National Park, which is a portion of the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia. We will see the lava on both sides of the road as newly turned earth as we travel through the volcanic mountains and valleys to get to Awash National Park. We'll make a halt at the stunning and avian-rich Beseka Lake. Saddle-billed stork, African fish eagle, pink-winged pelican, and numerous other birds can be seen here. The nomadic Kereyu tribe can also be seen here, bringing in big herds of camels for water. We will travel to Awash National Park in the afternoon to see the stunning Awash Falls and perhaps go on an evening wildlife drive. Animals include oryx, baboons, warthogs, gazelles, larger and smaller kudus, and colobus monkeys will be encountered. There's a chance you might get to see some of the big cats. Doho Lodge for the night. <b>Accommodation:</b> Doho Lodge & Hot Springs
3-Day Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park
Uganda: Private tour • 3 days
Tour overview
This quick wildlife safari takes you to Awash National Park, located 253 kilometers into the Ethiopian Great Rift Valley, northeast of Addis Ababa. Numerous mammals, including the Beisa oryx, desert warthog, Soemmering'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 seldom seen mammals, can be found in the Awash National Park. The park is home to over 460 different species of birds.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1 Addis Ababa to Awash National Park
- Day 2 Awash National Park - Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
Day 3 Awash - Addis Ababa
Your 3-day Ethiopia safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
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- Main destination
- Awash National Park
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We'll go on an early game drive around Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve in the morning. Olive baboons, Beisa oryx, Soemmering's gazelle, gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, waterbucks, possibly the kori and Arabian bustards, as well as numerous native birds and other creatures, are all expected to be seen here. We will go to Doho Hot Springs, home of Doho Lodge, following our morning wildlife drive. It has a view of Doho Lake, which was created by the numerous hot springs in the vicinity. Rest or unwind beside the hot springs for the remainder of the day. We can also choose to see the agrarian Afar Villages. Doho Lodge for the night. <b>Accommodation:</b> Doho Lodge & Hot Springs
- Main destination
- Awash National Park
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Drive back to Addis Ababa in the morning via Debre Zeit and the expressway after spending some time at the lodge. You stop at the Debre Zeit crater lakes in route. Before traveling to Addis Ababa, you can unwind at one of the stunning resorts. We anticipate reaching Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
- Main destination
- Awash
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
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| Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide |
| Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary |
| National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities |
| Bottled drinking water during road transfers |
| What's not included |
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| International flights to and from Uganda |
| Uganda visa fees and travel insurance |
| Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff |
| Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.) |
| Optional activities not listed in the itinerary |
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- Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 3 days
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