
14 Days Awash Park, Ertale, Harar & Babile Trip
Awash - Ertale - Harar - Babile
Tour Overview

Addis Ababa
Arrival
Arrive and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon make sightseeing in Addis Ababa. The sightseeing includes the national museum (where you can see the Lucy fossil skeleton found), Trinity cathedral church and Entoto hills.

Sodere - Awash
Hot Springs
In the morning Drive to Awash National Park en route stops in Sodere hot spring. sodere hot spring is culturally said to be a medical value which is believed a naturally therapeutic bath to relax body and soul and vervet monkey playing with you every we're you can see the spectacular view of the shore of Awash River and a chance to see hippos and crocodiles.

Awash
Wildlife Safari
Dedicated to visit Awash Park & its surroundings visit the southern part of Awash national park where you can spot different kinds of wild animals like, Oryx, gazelle, warthog, Kudu, Baboons and Monkeys and different kinds of birds. The beautiful rift valley land formation over Awash River water falls and different views are also the beautiful part of the game drive in the national park.
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Awash - Asayita
Desert Journey
Drive to Asayita en route visit Afar people around. and we get our permit for the visiting on this area. Overnight in hotel.

Asayita - Lake Abe
Salt Lakes
From Asayita make a day excursion to Lake Abe. is a salt lake, lying on the Ethiopia-Djibouti border. It is one of a chain of six connected lakes. The river Awash flows into the no-drain lake. Lake Abbe is the center of the Afar Depression. Lake Abbe is considered one of the most inaccessible areas of the earth. The water itself is known for its flamingos. The scenery is unique.
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Asayita - Lake Afdera
Salt Extraction
In the morning precede Asayita-Serdo-lake Afdiera. We will set our camp around Lake Afdera and will explore the salt extraction area and enjoy the stunning view of the desert with the sun set. Overnight in camping.
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Ertale Volcano
Active Volcano
Day of trekking around the lake and in the hot area of the Ertale Volcano. Erta Ale volcano is a large basaltic shield volcano in the Erta Ale volcanic range It is famed for its persistent lava lake which has been active during most of the past decades since it was first discovered. In the local Afar language, Erta Ale means "Smoking Mountain" and its southernmost pit received an apocalyptic name, "the gateway to hell".
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Asayita
Return Journey
Drive Lake Afdiera back to Serdo- Asayita.

Asayita - Awash
Heading South
Drive Asayita to Awash.

Awash - Kulubi
Journey East
In the morning drive to Harar, known for being origin for the Ethiopian first grade coffee and old historical tourist attraction site for its unique old round wall built at early of 15th century by the governor of Harar en route visit the famous Kulbi Gabriel.

Harar
Cultural Immersion
Dedicated to visit the city of Harar. the Harari Museum, Rainbow house, surrounding of the old wall and old village and market inside the wall. Evening Hyena man show.

Harar - Babile
Elephant Sanctuary
In the morning excursion to Babile market. and you will drive to Babile Elephant Sanctuary and visit the sanctuary. and drive back to Harer.

Harar - Dire Dawa
Local Markets
Morning drive to Dire Dawa. Visit the Kefira market and the old train station. Enjoy the distinct atmosphere of this commercial hub before retiring for the night. Overnight in Dire Dawa.

Dire Dawa - Addis Ababa
Departure
In the morning, take a short domestic flight from Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa. Enjoy some last-minute shopping at the local markets and attend a traditional farewell dinner with cultural dancing before your international departure.
INCLUDED
★ Meal Plan - As Your Preference
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Daily bottled water.
★ Transportation
Excellent condition touring Bus/ 4WD vehicle for the whole route including airport transfers.
★ Entrance Fee
All entrance fees to all the sightseeing, national Park and cultural villages.
★ Guiding service
Local tour guide at each place / Tour Guide accompanied for the whole route.
★ Water
Daily Bottled Water for the whole route.
EXCLUDED
★ Tickets
International Flight Air Tickets
★ Items
Items of Personal Nature like travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, laundry service, souvenir, photo and video camera fee if any applies.
★ Tips
Gratitude for porters, guides, driver and other service providers during the trip.
★ Others
Anything not mentioned in the tour program is not included.