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3-Day Awash National Park is a 3 Days tour in Ethiopia via the Awash National Park route, starting from USD 440. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
3 Days

Route
Awash National Park

From
USD 440

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 3-Day Awash National Park

A semi-arid landscape of dry acacia woodland and savannah, the scenic, 756-square-kilometre Awash National Park was set aside in 1996 to protect the gaping Awash River Gorge. On its northern horizon, Mount Fantalle is a dormant volcano whose sheer walls are set around a deep caldera pockmarked with active steam vents.

Duration: 3 Days
Route: Awash National Park
Starts at: USD 440

Overview

Itinerary

include & exclude

Highlights for 3-Day Awash National Park

Day 1: Awash National Park
Day 2: Awash National Park
Day 3: Return to Addis Ababa

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Awash National Park
Day 02	Awash National Park
Day 03	Return to Addis Ababa

Day 01: Awash National Park

>> You'll head out early for Awash National Park. You'll pass Lake Beseka, which has expanded over the last decade, requiring the Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway line to be raised on several occasions. You'll continue past the entrance to Awash National Park towards Assab and the lodge at Bilen. Outside the park, this habitat contains grassland, savannah, and wetlands.

There are over 450 species of birds found in this savannah grassland, including the Abyssinian Roller, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Endemic White Tailed Swallow, Buff Crested Bustard, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Pygmy Falcon, Honey Guide, Woodland Kingfisher, and many, many more! You'll enjoy the vibrant and varied wildlife while exploring this gorgeous national treasure. Even inexperienced birders will be impressed by the beauty, variety, and abundance of spectacular species in this inviting habitat. Be on the lookout for the Beisa Oryx and Swayne’s hartebeest, among the 46 species of mammals recorded in the park.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 02: Awash National Park

>> Today is a full-day safari looking for birds and game amidst the spectacular scenery of the Awash River Valley. Animals such as the East African oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, Dik-dik, the lesser and greater kudus, warthogs, Anubis baboons, Hamadryas baboons, and perhaps African wild dogs can be seen. Along the way, you'll stop at Palm Springs to swim in the natural hot springs. Then, after a long day of seeing magnificent animals and breathing crisp African air, turn in at the lodge for the night.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 03: Return to Addis Ababa

>> Early morning, you'll take a drive in the park to witness the park as it comes alive. Afterwards, you'll depart from Awash, returning to Addis Ababa. On the way, you can stop in Sodere to take a shower in the therapeutic hot springs waters.

Evening, you will have a farewell dinner in one of the Ethiopian restaurants for a cultural dinner and dances from the different ethnic groups. You'll transfer to the airport, depart for home, and the tour will end.