Awash National Park

Awash National Park in Ethiopia is located in the northern part of the Great Rift Valley, 215km east of Addis Ababa. It is the first national park to be established in the country, on account of its varied mammal and bird species, as well as its potential for tourism due to its proximity to the capital. ANP is open year round, and attractions include naturally occurring hot springs, Mt. Fentale, the Awash River, and the Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve.

The most commonly spotted mammal in the park is the Oryx, though 81 mammal species inhabit the park, including bats. A whopping 453 bird species can also be seen.