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Addis Ababa , Debre Libanos , Awash NP, Aledeghi, Bale Mountains NP, Awasa , Addis
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This is a 12-Day Rare Mammals of Ethiopia covering Addis Ababa , Debre Libanos , Awash NP, Aledeghi, Bale Mountains NP, Awasa , Addis at a cost of $5,977. Below is the best Itinerary that helps you explore these destinations on a safari starting from Addis Ababa.
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore the city on your own.
Day 2: Addis Ababa – Debre Libanos – Awash National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Debre Libanos Monastery, an important pilgrimage site for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Afterwards, you will continue to Awash National Park, where you will have the opportunity to spot a variety of mammals, including the rare Swayne’s hartebeest, as well as baboons, warthogs, and gazelles.
Day 3: Awash National Park
You will spend the day exploring Awash National Park, which is home to over 400 species of birds and a variety of mammals, including the endangered African wild dog, as well as oryx, kudu, and dik-dik.
Day 4: Awash National Park – Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
After breakfast, you will drive to Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve, which is known for its populations of the endangered Ethiopian wolf and the rare Mountain nyala. You will spend the afternoon exploring the reserve and looking for these rare mammals.
Day 5: Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
You will spend the day exploring Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve, which is also home to a variety of other mammals, including the Gelada baboon, klipspringer, and bushbuck.
Day 6: Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve – Bale Mountains National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Bale Mountains National Park, which is home to a wide variety of mammals, including the Ethiopian wolf, Mountain nyala, and Bale monkey. You will spend the afternoon exploring the park and looking for these rare animals.
Day 7: Bale Mountains National Park
You will spend the day exploring Bale Mountains National Park, which is also home to a variety of birds, including several species of endemic birds. You will also have the opportunity to hike to the Sanetti Plateau, which is the highest plateau in Africa.
Day 8: Bale Mountains National Park – Awasa
After breakfast, you will drive to Awasa, a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Awasa. You will have the afternoon to explore the town and the lake, which is home to a variety of birds and hippos.
Day 9: Awasa – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, you will drive back to Addis Ababa, where you will have the afternoon to explore the city on your own.
Day 10-11: Addis Ababa
You will have two full days in Addis Ababa to explore the city and visit any sites that you may have missed on your first day. You may want to visit the National Museum, which houses the famous fossilized remains of Lucy, or the Mercato, which is one of the largest open-air markets in Africa.
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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