Awash, Ertale, Harar, Babile

14 Days Awash Park, Ertale, Harar & Babile Trip

Awash - Ertale - Harar - Babile

Tour Overview

Addis Ababa
Day 01

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 to Awash
Day 02

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 Park
Day 03

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.

Afar
Day 04

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.

Lake Abe
Day 05

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.

Lake Afdera
Day 06

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.

Ertale Volcano
Day 07

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".

Asayita
Day 08

Asayita

Return Journey

Drive Lake Afdiera back to Serdo- Asayita.

Awash Park
Day 09

Asayita - Awash

Heading South

Drive Asayita to Awash.

Kulubi
Day 10

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
Day 11

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.

Babile Camel Market
Day 12

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.

Dire Dawa
Day 13

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.

Addis Ababa City Tour
Day 14

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.

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