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See the magnificent Awash falls and gorge, trek to the top of the Fantale Volcano Crater and brave the crocodiles to bathe at the beautiful Filwoha hot springs. Spot oryx, gazelles, warthogs, colobus monkeys and other wildlife.
Look out for Arabian Bustard, Hartlaub's Bustard, African Swallow-tailed Kite, Abyssinian Roller, Gillet's Lark, Red-winged Lark, Ethiopian Cliff Swallow, Ashy Cisticola and Somali Fiscal. Admire the spectacular volcanic scenery of Bishoftu's crater lakes, formed when groundwater came into contact with hot volcanic rock, creating pressurised steam and explosive results and explore lake shores by foot or rowing boat.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Customers can meet us at our office which is within the compound of the Taitu Hotel, or we can pick up customers from any hotel within 6km of the Taitu Hotel.
Itinerary
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1Awash National Park
In the morning, you will depart Addis Ababa for Awash National Park, stopping for lunch on the way. In the afternoon, there will be the chance to explore the birds and wildlife of the park. Around 80 species of mammals have been recorded in the park and you are likely to see Hamadryas and Anubis baboons, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle and Salt's dik-dik. If you are lucky, you may also spot lesser and greater kudu, Defassa waterbuck, warthog, vervet and guereza monkeys and spotted hyenas. The park is also home to over 460 bird species including the endemic Ethiopian cliff swallow and yellow-throated serin.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Awash National Park
Day 2 starts with an early morning game drive through Awash National park, as this is the best time of day to see many of the park's mammal species.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Leaving Awash, you'll head to the town of Bishoftu for lunch, where you can relax by the lakeside and admire the spectacular volcanic scenery. After lunch, there will be the opportunity to explore more of Bishoftu's lakes and look for flamingos, African spoonbills and other water birds, before returning to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Addis Ababa to Awash National Park
Awash National Park to Addis Ababa
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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