2-Day Awash National Park Game Safari

Tour Overview

Set out on a thrilling 2-day adventure from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park, Ethiopia’s oldest wildlife reserve. This tour combines exciting game drives with scenic landscapes, hot springs, and wildlife encounters. Spot oryx, baboons, kudus, and gazelles, and relax overnight in a lodge near the park’s rejuvenating hot springs. On your return, enjoy a refreshing stop at Sodere for a therapeutic shower. For more short escapes, visit our Nature Tours in Ethiopia page.

Day 1: Addis Ababa – Awash National Park

Depart Addis Ababa and drive southeast toward Awash National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a short evening game drive through the park’s savannahs and lava plains. Wildlife sightings may include Beisa oryx, warthogs, gazelles, baboons, and possibly leopards or lions. Visit the Awash Gorge and nearby hot springs before settling into your lodge.

Overnight: Doho Lodge (Family or Lakeview Room)

Awash National Park Game Safari — wildlife, hot springs, and volcanic landscapes.

Day 2: Awash – Sodere – Addis Ababa

Rise early for a morning game drive as the park awakens. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Addis Ababa. En route, stop at Sodere Hot Springs for a relaxing shower in the mineral-rich waters. Arrive in Addis Ababa by late afternoon.

Overnight: Not included (End of Tour)

Price & Inclusions

• Price: Contact us for current rates
• Included: Private 4×4 transport, professional guide, park entrance fees, bottled water, airport transfers, lodge accommodation
• Not Included: International flights, meals not listed, tips, personal expenses

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa. Airport transfers are included. Additional accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged upon request. For travel tips, visit our Getting to Ethiopia guide.

Explanatory Paragraphs

Awash National Park: Ethiopia’s Oldest Reserve

Awash National Park is a biodiversity hotspot located in the Great Rift Valley. It’s home to over 400 bird species and mammals like oryx, kudu, and warthogs. The park’s volcanic terrain and hot springs make it a unique destination. Learn more on African Parks. For more wildlife itineraries, visit our Wildlife Tours in Ethiopia.

Sodere Hot Springs: Natural Rejuvenation

Sodere is a popular weekend retreat for locals, known for its therapeutic hot springs and lush surroundings. A stop here offers a relaxing contrast to the rugged terrain of Awash. Read more on Lonely Planet.

Wildlife Highlights

Expect to see Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, desert warthogs, and baboons. With luck, you may spot predators like hyenas or leopards. The park also hosts colobus monkeys and crocodiles near the Awash River. For more animal profiles, visit National Geographic.

Doho Lodge: Comfort in the Wild

Doho Lodge offers rustic comfort with lakeview and family rooms, an open-air restaurant, and a swimming pool fed by natural hot springs. It’s the perfect base for exploring Awash. See more on our Accommodations in Ethiopia page.