Ethiopia · NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS

The 6 Best National Park Safaris in Ethiopia

6 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $130

Awash for kudu and the hot springs, Bale for the Ethiopian wolf on the Sanetti Plateau, Nechisar for the plains above Arba Minch. Ethiopian parks reward patience more than checklists — these 6 trips are compared on nights inside the park, vehicle type and what the guide actually knows.

2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park - From Addis Ababa Through the Rift Valley
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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, wildlife, waterfalls, 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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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day One: Woodland Near Dinsho and Goba
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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

2.3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $410Top rated

Review of a 3-day Bale Mountains trek from Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian wolves, Sanetti Plateau, forest hikes, flights, and practical tips.

“The Bale Mountains National Park is nothing but breathtaking – so it’s even worth a trip if you have the worst guide ever. Don’t read reviews – just go there!”

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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK - The long road toward Harar
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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

Awash National Park Tours - The Awash River gorge and waterfalls
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Awash National Park Tours

4.Awash National Park Tours

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

Review of a private two-day Awash National Park tour from Addis Ababa, with hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife, transport, guide, and value advice.

“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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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day 1: Dinsho woodland and the first wildlife sightings
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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

5.6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $488

Trek Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains in six days, from wildlife-rich woodlands and glacial country to Harenna Forest, with camps and local guides.

“Honestly Ethiopia was not he reason we traveled to Africa but ended up being the highlight of our trip. The Bale Mountains and the people we encountered there were all delightfull.”

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Addis City Tour & Crater Lakes excursions in Debreziet! - Mount Entoto trades city noise for high views
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Addis City Tour & Crater Lakes excursions in Debreziet!

6.Addis City Tour & Crater Lakes excursions in Debreziet!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $130Best value

Review of a private Addis Ababa and Debrezeit tour with Lucy, Mount Entoto, crater lakes, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“I had an outstanding experience in Addis and Debreziet with Aspire Ethiopia Tours and my guide Gashaw. I only had a few days in town and I looked for a personalised adventure that could show me around not as a tourist but as a local. I did thiRead more”

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