The 9 Best National Park Trips in Ethiopia

2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park - The overnight stay at Genet Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $358Our pick

Spend one night near Awash National Park with a local guide and scout, two wildlife drives, a visit to Awash River Falls, and a stop at Sodere hot springs. Private air-conditioned transport, meals, park fees, and Genet Hotel accommodation are included.

“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.”

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4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

2.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews Top rated

Set out from Gondar with North Ethiopian Tour Operator for four days in Simien Mountains National Park. A guide, scout, cook, tents, sleeping gear, meals, park fees, and 4WD transport are included. Expect high ridges, gelada baboons, remote camps, and strenuous walking in a group of up to four.

“This was one of the best experiences of my entire life. North Ethiopian crew made sure that everything ran smoothly, taking best care of us. The hike just breathtaking. Food was good too. All of the members of the crew were the kindest hRead more”

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5-Day Experiences, Addis Ababa Tours, Awash National Park Safaris, Historical Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

3.5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $871

Spend five days traveling from Addis Ababa to Harar, Dire Dawa, and Awash National Park. Expect Lucy, old city walls, cave paintings, a hyena feeding show, wildlife, and an Awash River gorge visit. Guides such as Abdul, Solomon, and Yoni have led similar trips.

“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.”

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Awash National Park Tours

4.Awash National Park Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $400

You’ll leave Addis Ababa with guide Joseph or another English-speaking guide and driver Nico, then explore Awash National Park’s gorge, waterfalls, hot springs, and wildlife. The private two-day trip includes transport, hotel breakfast, park fees, and an evening 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.”

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2-Day Experiences, Addis Ababa Tours, Awash National Park Safaris, National Parks, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

5.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $315

Travel 225 kilometres east of Addis Ababa to Awash National Park for a two-day safari through acacia woodland, grassland, volcanic scenery, and the Awash River gorge. Look for oryx, kudu, baboons, gazelles, warthogs, and colobus monkeys, then visit Filwoha’s palm-fringed 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.”

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4-Day Experiences, Gonder Tours, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Simien Mountains Trekking, Simien Mountains Trekking in Gonder, Tour Reviews

4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

6.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275Best value

Join Ethio Target Tours for a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. Guide Jon leads the mountain walks, with company owner Solomon helping coordinate the trip. Expect gelada baboons, giant lobelia, village coffee, high escarpment views, and a demanding climb to Buwahit at 4,430 meters.

“My friends and I had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He was very flexible when we requested changes to our itinerary. We learned a lot, saw some amazing sites and had an experience we won’t soon forget!”

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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

7.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

You’ll trek six nights across Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, from Sankaber to Adiarkay, with climbs near 4,200 meters, cliff-edge views, Gelada monkeys, and village coffee. Simien Image Ethiopian Tour and Travel Company provides transport, guides, scouts, meals, and park fees for this demanding $900 trip.

“Me and my friends love to trek. We has been trekking since young age and we trekked more than 17 mountains all around the world. This one was special because we enjoyed all the arrangements by the tour company and also the place is wonderful. Trekkers if you want to experience high quality service in Ethiopia choose this company”

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5-Day Experiences, Addis Ababa Tours, Bale Mountains Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

8.Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,260

Start at Bole Airport at 6:00 am and travel by Land Cruiser from Addis Ababa to Dinsho. Trek for three and a half days through Bale’s high country, camping at Sodota and Garba Guracha while looking for Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala, giant lobelia, and rare birds.

“Bale mountain was great and we saw animals and the mountains view was unbelievable please check it out and check out walkin Ethiopia”

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From Addis Ababa: 2-Day Awash National Park and Crater

9.2-Day Awash National Park and Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $300

Travel from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park with English-speaking guides, a game drive, Doho Lodge hot springs, and a boat ride on a Debre Zeit crater lake. Driver Getha and guide Biruk have been praised for taking good care of guests, but expect long, hot road hours and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

“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 hot! And awash is always hot! So stay hydrated! Didn’t see any animals AT ALL in the park, so avoid that. Humans have sadly taken over! The crocs were cool at the beautiful falls though! Bit expensive this tour but good experience!”

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The 9 Best National Park Trips in Ethiopia

2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

1.2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

2.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

3.5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

Awash National Park Tours

4.Awash National Park Tours

2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

5.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

6.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

7.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

8.Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

From Addis Ababa: 2-Day Awash National Park and Crater

9.2-Day Awash National Park and Crater

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