Five DAYS TO AWASH NATIONAL PARK
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Five Days Trip
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Driving to you 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa with its southern boundary along the Awash River and the park covers 756 square kilometers of acacia woodland and grassland.
| Days | Trip Description | ||||
| Day 01- Arrival – Sightseeing Addis (The new Flower) | You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Ethnographic museum, which use to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up you drive to merkato, the biggest market in East Africa. Overnight in Addis. | ||||
| Day 02- Addis Ababa- Awash National Park | We will be driving to you 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa with its southern boundary along the Awash River and the park covers 756 square kilometers of acacia woodland and grassland. In the south of the park the Awash River gorge has amazing waterfalls. In the upper Kudu Valley at Filwoha are hot springs amid groves of palm trees. In the evening you will have a chance to do a short game drive to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, greater and lesser kudu, warthogs, gazelles, Columbus monkeys. Additionally, you’d be very lucky to see leopards, lions, and other cats. The landscapes in the park are beautiful, looking over the Awash Gorge. Today you can drive deep into the park, near the hot springs. Overnight Lodge | ||||
| Day 03- Awash NP – Dire Dawa – Harar | Early in the morning drive to Dire Dawa where you will be met upon arrival and drive to Harar. Harar is a labyrinth of small streets surrounded by old city walls is the fourth holiest city for the muslim people next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Its architecture reflects a strong Islamic influence. The sightseeing of Harar will include the market, the French poet –Rimbaud house, the harari museum and the tomb of Emir Nur hwo buit the Harar walls known Jugol. Tonight we will attain the hyena-man show. Overnight in Harar. | ||||
| Day 04-Excursion to Babible | This day you will have an excursion to Babile to see the biggest camel market in Ethiopia. Visit and drive back to Harar. After having your lunch you will continue the remaining sights in Harar; the harari museum and the tomb of Emir Nur hwo buit the Harar walls known Jugol. Overnight in Harar. | ||||
| Day 05- Drive Harar – Dire Dawa – Fly Addis – Departure | This day you will drive to Dire Dawa passing through Aweday chat market. Upon arrival in Dire Dawa you will catch your flight back to Addis. Be met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for day use. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. | ||||
| DEPARTURE Hope you enjoyed your stay with us, Many thanks for coming & Have the safest flight. | |||||
Accommodation: | All accommodation on private facilities. |
Meals/Beverages: | Meals on Full board basis Breakfasts, Lunches & dinners with one soft drink or bottled water per meal per person are included. |
Transfers/Transport: | Airport welcome, assistance with luggage, and transportation by air-conditioned comfortable spacious vehicles, completed with bottled water. |
National Guide: | English speaking qualified national tour guides for the entire sightseeing. |
Sightseeing Fees: Local taxes Porterage fees | All entrance fees as per the program are included All necessary local Government taxes are included Porterage fees at the Airport and Hotels. |
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Domestic Flights: | A strict luggage restriction of 20kgs per person and hand luggage, applies to all light aircraft flights within Ethiopia. It is important that you carry soft-sided or “barrel” bags, as hard-sided suitcases (Samsonite-style) cannot be fitted into the small holds of light aircraft if you use the charter flights on this program. |
Excess Baggage: | Excess baggage may be safely stored at hotel in Addis Ababa. |
Miscellaneous: | Visa for Ethiopia. |
Flight
Gratitude Meals | International & Domestic flights Internal (Domestic) Flights will be quoted separately on the flight section. Tipping Any other meals other than the above mentioned. |
Insurance: | Insurance coverage of personal loss, injury, illness or damages incurred during your trip. We strongly recommend travel /cancellation insurance. |
Personal expenses: | Items of a purely personal nature such as drinks (unless noted), laundry, dry cleaning, internet, fax, or telephone charges and transfers/sightseeing or meals not included in “Your itinerary includes”. |
Baggage allowance: | Excess baggage charge |
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