Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Nature & Wildlife
Falls, wildlife and the railway city. The Rift's eastern park in a compact two days — Awash's waterfalls and baboons, then the colonial avenues and cafés of Dire Dawa.
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From USD 300 per person
Indicative from price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
Awash National Park sits where the savanna meets the Great Rift Valley's eastern wall — acacia woodland, the thundering Awash Falls, and wildlife from hamadryas baboons and kudu to 350-plus bird species.
This two-day route pairs the park with a night in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia's old railway town, returning to Addis with a taste of the east in one weekend.
Route difficulty
Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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Drive east along the Rift floor to Awash National Park, an afternoon wildlife game cruise and walk to the Awash Falls viewpoint, then continue to Dire Dawa for the night.
An early morning walk or drive in the park's savanna — birds, baboons and sun on the acacia — before returning to Addis by early evening.
More details provided at booking.
A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.
Tight schedules — this tour fits neatly into a short break or a long weekend.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 600
US$ 300 per person × 2
This tour is rated easy — well-paced, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, and suits travellers of reasonable general mobility.
The indicative price covers licensed guide and park fees, private 4x4 transport and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
The walled city of saints, coffee and hyenas
Three days in Ethiopia's eastern frontier — the walled old city of Harar, its hyena-feeding tradition and the cool trading town of Dire Dawa.
The walled old town of the east
A journey to the living old town of Harar — UNESCO alleyways, markets, coffee and the famous hyena men at dusk.
Savanna, shadow rivers and the thunder of the Awash Falls on the floor of the Great Rift Valley — one of Ethiopia's oldest wildlife parks.
Elegant, laid-back Dire Dawa — a railway-era city of French-inspired arcades, coffee houses and the gateway to Harar.
Send us an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions and finalise every detail for you.
