Days

Time

City              (Departure)

Transportation

Activities

Meal

Boarding

1

08:30

Addis Abeba

4X4 drive

Depart east from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park.  In the evening you will have a chance to do a short game drive to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, greater and lesser kudu, warthogs, gazelles, colubus monkeys.  Additionally, you’d be very lucky to see leopards, lions, and other cats.  The landscapes in the park are beautiful, looking over the Awash Gorge.  Overnight in Awash National Park at Awash Falls Lodge or camping.

Lunch on your own

Overnight at Awash NP at

a)      Awash NP Awash Falls Lodge

b)      Camping

2

08:30

Awassa

4X4 drive

Early in the morning, depart from the lodge to drive deeper into the park.  You will depart to the far north of the park, to the Filwoha Hot Springs.  This is the most likely spot to see lions, although it is rare.  Returning south, visit the stunning Mt. Fantale, a dormant volcano rising from the plains.   Overnight in Awash National Park at Awash Falls Lodge or camping.

Breakfast

Overnight at Awash NP at

a)         Awash NP Awash Falls Lodge

b)         Camping

3

09:00

After breakfast, 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.

Breakfast