Drive from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park, Ethiopia's oldest national park established in 1966. The journey takes about 3-4 hours through changing landscapes. Enter the park and begin wildlife viewing immediately - the park is known for its populations of Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle, and greater and lesser kudus. Drive to the Awash River gorge viewpoint for dramatic views of the river cutting through volcanic rock. Check into lodge accommodation within the park. Afternoon game drive looking for wildlife including baboons, warthogs, and various antelope species. Evening sundowner at a viewpoint overlooking the park.