Ethiopia Afar / Oromia 1 tour

Awash National Park

Ethiopia's oldest national park (1966) — Awash River gorge, the dormant Fentale volcano, and the classic beisa oryx.

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Country

Ethiopia

Region

Afar / Oromia

Best time

October–April

About Awash National Park

Awash covers 827 km² on the eastern edge of the Rift Valley, 225 km east of Addis on the Addis–Djibouti highway. Established in 1966 as Ethiopia's first national park. Highlights include the 250-metre-deep Awash River Gorge, the 2,007 m dormant Fentale volcano, Filwoha hot springs, and signature dry-country wildlife — beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle, greater kudu, and 460+ bird species.

Highlights

  • Awash River Gorge
  • Fentale dormant volcano
  • Filwoha hot springs
  • Beisa oryx + Soemmerring's gazelle
  • 460+ bird species

Best time to visit

October–April

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