Ethiopia · NATIONAL PARKS

The 8 Best National Park Trips in Ethiopia

8 tours  ·  from $275 a head

Simien, Bale and Awash are three completely different places sharing a legal category. These 8 trips are compared on which park, how many days, park fees and what wildlife the season actually delivers.

2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park - The first game drive across Ilala Sala Plain
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2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

1.2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

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

Review of a 2-day Awash National Park safari from Addis Ababa, with game drives, Awash Falls, Sodere hot springs, meals, and lodging.

“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, - Why the Simien Mountains are worth four days
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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

Review of a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with geladas, cliff views, camping, guides, meals, costs, and practical advice.

“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 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK - Day 1 in Addis Ababa: Lucy, royal rooms, and old churches
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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

Review of a 5-day Ethiopia tour covering Addis Ababa, Harar, Dire Dawa, and Awash National Park, with meals, lodging, guides, and transport.

“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 - What makes Awash National Park different
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Awash National Park Tours

4.Awash National Park Tours

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

Escape Addis Ababa for a private two-day Awash safari with hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife, transport, fees, and breakfast included.

“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 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

5.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $315

Spend two days from Addis Ababa exploring Awash National Park, volcanic scenery, wildlife, waterfalls, palm-lined hot springs, and the Awash Gorge.

“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 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park - The altitude question: how hard is this trek?
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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

6.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

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

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains for four days, with geladas, giant lobelia, high peaks, village coffee, waterfalls, and Walia ibex.

“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 - Day 1: Gondar to Sankaber and the first cliff walk
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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

Review of a serious seven-day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with Geladas, high passes, cliff views, camping, meals, and practical booking advice.

“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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Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour - Day 2: The 20-kilometer walk from Dinsho to Sodota
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Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

8.Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

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

Review of the 5-day Bale Mountains trek from Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian wolves, high-altitude scenery, camping, wildlife, and practical advice.

“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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