ETHIOPIA · REGION
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 9 most popular awash national park safari in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.
Entoto Mountains day trip from Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, wildlife and church stops, pickup and lunch included.
“Great day out. Highlights were the baboons, the bridge and the company. Oh and the driving which is not for the faint hearted.”
A $81 day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos monastery, the 16th-century Portuguese Bridge, and a chance to spot Gelada monkeys.
“Great day tour from Addis! Abe was a great tour guide—extremely knowledgeable about early human history and Ethiopian religious history. We learned so much!”
Two-day Awash National Park safari from Addis Ababa with two game drives, meals, Genet Hotel, and a Sodere hot-springs stop.
“The Awash National Park has been closed for two years for security concerns (or so the guide said), so the first drive was cancelled. The advertisement is a lie.”
Day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos monastery and Portuguese Bridge, with wildlife sightings, Ethiopian lunch, and coffee ceremony.
“Prior attempts to make email contact to confirm pick up location were unsuccessful. Upon arriving at Bole International Airport I had no phone service and so was assisted to contact tour company first by information desk in terminal, then hoRead more”
5 days through Ethiopia’s World Heritage sites: Addis museums, Harar walled city and hyenas, Dire Dawa caves, Awash safari.
“Needed to change the date and the operator would not oblige. I understand that we needed to move it but at least offer us a discount to rebook the trip or something. In other words don't book this trip unless you are in country and ready to go. At this time still no refund.”
Private 2-day safari from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park for hot springs, gorges, waterfalls, and a wildlife game drive.
“Josephs (a guide) and Nico (a driver) were really kind and professional. I always felt at ease to be guided by them. If you have only 2 or 3 days in Ethiopia and like to fully enjoy the beautiful nature of this country, I should recommend this tour.”
Debre Libanos monastery and Portuguese Bridge waterfalls with bird spotting, mountain drive, coffee ceremony, and lunch. Pickup from Addis.
“I had a two-day stop over in Addis and contacted Yonas to set up some tours. On Sunday, he arranged for a trip to the Blue Nile Gorge, a couple of hours outside Addis. My driver/guide, Adisu, expertly navigated the Addis traffic and in no timRead more”
Two-day Awash National Park safari from Addis Ababa with wildlife viewing, Awash Gorge waterfalls, and Filwoha hot springs.
“If you’re thinking of traveling to Ethiopia, do it with them. They are exceptional professionals and even better people. Thanks to Yihun and Sisay, we didn’t just discover a country — we discovered its heart.”
A 2-day nature trip from Addis: Awash game drive, Doho Lodge hot springs, and Debre Zeit crater lakes with a boat ride.
“Good couple of days. It’s a long couple of days though, the trip to Doho was long and hot. The guide didn’t really chat to us much at first but I did get to know him a lot and enjoyed his time. Doho is a nice lodge, the hot springs are great, but they are…”
