Adventure in Awash National Park Ethiopia

Adventure in Awash National Park Ethiopia

Awash National Park is located at the southern tip of the Afar Region, this park is 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa. The south boundary of the park is formed by the Awash River which swings north soon after leaving the park and eventually disappears into the Afar (Danakil) region. The Park covers an area of 827 square kilometers, most of it lies at an altitude of 900 meters. In the middle of the park is the dormant volcano of Fantale, reaching a height of 2007 meters at its top.
This two days private tour from Addis Ababa takes you to the Awash National Park to explore the wildlife resource of the Awash National Park mainly to see Beisa Oryx, Warthogs, Crocodiles, Kudus, Gazelles, Baboons and a number of lowland bird species.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive 225 km East of Addis Ababa to the Awash National Park

Stop At: Awash National Park, Ethiopia
We will stop at two of the crater lakes of Bishoftu and visiting the villages of the Oromo people. Late in the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful falls of the Awash River. Overnight - Awash Falls Lodge or Genet Hotel
Note: - Awash Falls Lodge is the only accommodation facility in the park. Genet Hotel is found in the town of Awash which is 14 km away from the park.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Lodge

Day 2: Game Drive in the Park

Stop At: Awash National Park, Ethiopia
In the morning, have a game drive in park to visit Biesa Oryx, Lesser Kudu, Gazelles, Warthogs, and various low land birds. If you are lucky, you may spot crocodiles in the Awash River, and Black backed jackals. Then, head back to Addis with a lunch stop at the city of Nazareth.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.