5-Day Gambella National Park Safari tour

Overview

Gambella National Park is one of Ethiopia’s most significant and biologically diverse protected areas. The Park encompasses a vast expanse of wilderness that is home to a remarkable array of wildlife species that are rare or absent elsewhere in Ethiopia including Elephants (Loxodonta africana), White-Eared Kob, Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis), Lions (Panthera leo), Leopards (Panthera pardus), and Spotted Hyenas (Crocuta crocuta).

Highlights

  • Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You’ll be collected from the airport.

  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Gambella, check in to your accommodation and Explore Local Market

After flying to Gambella, check in to your accommodation and have lunch and relax. After relaxation and unwinding, explore local market immersing yourself in local culture and lifestyle of people. Gambella is a town in the Gambella Region of southwestern Ethiopia, near the borders with South Sudan. It serves as the capital of the Gambella Region and is situated along the Baro River, which is part of the Nile Basin. The Bar River, which flows through the town, offers scenic views and opportunities for boat rides. Gambella town serves as a gateway to exploring the natural beauty and cultural diversity of the Gambella Region, making it a unique destination in Ethiopia.

Main Destination: Gambella National Park

Accommodation: Grand Resort & Spa, Budget hotel located in Gambella (Town)

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included), Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-4: Boat Trip on Baro River, Safari in Gambella NP and visiting indigenous Communities

On the 2nd of tour, visitors will have the opportunity to spot hippos and crocodiles on the Baro River by boat ride. The Baro River offers opportunities for boat trips, birdwatching, and experiencing the traditional cultures of the the Gambella Region. The town of Gambella, which lies on the banks of the Baro River, serves as the main access point for tourists interested in exploring the river and surrounding areas. Starting from day 3, visitors will continue exploring Gambella NP, spotting wildlife and immersing themselves in nature walks and hikes guided by experienced local tour guide. In the early morning of day 4, visitors will continue exploring the park for spotting more wildlife species enjoying the stunning scenic view of the park. In the afternoon, they will have more time to visit the indigenous tribes of Nuer and Anuak, the two prominent ethnic groups in the Gambella region of Southwestern Ethiopia and in South Sudan.

Main Destination: Gambella National Park

Accommodation: Grand Resort & Spa, Budget hotel located in Gambella (Town)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Fly to Addis Ababa after lovely breakfast and prepare for a journey back home

It would be the conclusion of the five-day tour of Gambella National Park, with unforgettable memory of lifetime experience of exposure to culture, unique landscape and natural beauty and immersive wildlife encounters. On this final day of their tour, tourists may have a brief stopover in Addis Ababa to explore some of the key attractions in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination: No major destination visited

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included), Drinks not included

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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