The 9 Best National Park Tours in Ethiopia

2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park - Awash River Falls and the first night

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

Travel from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for two game drives, an overnight stay at Genet Hotel, meals, and a visit to Awash River Falls. The return trip includes Sodere hot springs, where vervet monkeys live around the resort and crocodiles may be seen near the river.

“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-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Simien Mountains Trekking, Tour Reviews

4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

2.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews Top rated

Travel from Gondar into Simien Mountains National Park with an English-speaking guide, scout, cook, tents, and 4WD support. The four-day route includes Sankaber and Geech Camp, with chances to see gelada baboons and sweeping ridges. Adem coordinates the operator, and Jackson is among the guides associated with the company.

“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, Awash National Park Tours, Historical Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Addis Ababa

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

This five-day private tour links Addis Ababa with Harar’s walled city, its evening hyena feeding, Dire Dawa’s cave paintings, and Awash National Park. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and a guide included. Guide names associated with the operator include Abdul, Solomon, and Yoni, though your assigned guide may vary.

“Our trip was absolutely fantastic. Our travel designer provided personalized service, making it possible for us to choose among a number of activities. He also met us at the airport when we arrived, checked in with us regularly, and met us at the end to say goodbye. And the trip was also amazing we enjoyed every part of it.”

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Awash National Park Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Addis Ababa

Awash National Park Tours

4.Awash National Park Tours

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

You leave Addis Ababa with a private driver and English-speaking guide, then spend two days in Awash National Park visiting waterfalls, hot springs, and wildlife areas. Josephs guides and Nico drives on the praised example, while your fee covers transport, admission, a scout, hotel breakfast, and airport or hotel transfers.

“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, Awash National Park Tours, National Parks, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Addis Ababa

2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

5.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $315

Leave Addis Ababa for Awash National Park, 225 kilometers east, with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. Spend one night near the park, search for oryx, kudu, baboons, warthogs, gazelles, and colobus monkeys, then visit the Awash Gorge and Filwoha hot springs before returning to Addis Ababa.

“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, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Simien Mountains Trekking, Tour Reviews, Tours in Gonder

4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

6.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

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

This four-day trek from Gondar takes you across Simien National Park with an experienced local team, including guide Jon and owner Solomon. Expect cliff-edge trails, gelada baboons, Giant Lobelia, a village coffee ceremony, Jinbar Waterfall, Walia ibex, and high points near Buwahit and Imet-Gogo. The route is challenging because of altitude.

“Solomon and the ETT team were amazing, reliable, punctual and professional. Truly recommend ETT as a great partner in Ethiopia:)”

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

Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

7.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

This seven-day Simien Mountains trek takes you from Gondar through Sankaber, Geech, Chennek, Sona, Mekarebya, and Mulit before returning by road. Expect five full hiking days, two shorter trekking days, steep climbs, high camps, Gelada monkeys, dramatic viewpoints, and simple tent camping. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 15 people.

“The travel planner and his team were amazing to work with. When we first contacted the planner, he put together an itinerary and we had a phone call and we got it changed to our needs.”

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

Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

8.Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

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

This private five day trip takes you from Addis Ababa into Bale Mountains National Park, with three and a half days of trekking from Dinsho toward the high Sanetti Plateau. A local guide leads you through Ethiopian wolf country, giant lobelia fields, and Mount Wasama at 4,200 meters. Abdisa is one guide associated with this route, though guide assignment should be confirmed.

“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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2-Day Experiences, Awash National Park Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours in Addis Ababa

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

You will travel from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park with an English-speaking guide, stay at Doho Lodge, bathe in hot springs, search for wildlife, and visit the Debre Zeit crater lakes by boat. The trip is scenic but hot and road-heavy. Guides Biruk and driver Getha provided especially helpful care on one recent outing.

“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 Tours 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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