Private Tour
Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour
Overview
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120 hours
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The Bale Mountains, located in the southeast of Ethiopia, are considered to be A unique Ecosystem In the Ethiopian Highlands. The main attractions of the park are the wild alpine scenery and a chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf in the wild.
This five day trip from Addis Ababa, will include three and half days of trekking in the national park. Starting from Dinsho and finishing at the Sanetti Plateau, this trek will give you a great opportunity to stretch your legs and see a wide variety of Ethiopian mammals, birdlife and fauna.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local and professional Guide
Fees (admission, fuel surcharge, gratuities, parking
Latest Model Land Cruiser Vechicle
Alcoholic Drinks
Camera and photography fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Bole Airport
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
What To Expect
ADDIS ABABA / DINSHO (BALE MOUNTAINS)
Accommodations
Over Night stay at Bale Mountains National Park Dinsho HQ by Tent
Bale Mountains National Park
Rise early and drive to the town of Dinsho. Dinsho is the location of the Bale Mountains National Park Headquarters. En route to Dinsho, stop off at at Lake Ziway to see some local bird life. Continue driving south and stop for lunch at the town of Shashmene (250 Km from Addis). Arrival in Dinsho by late afternoon and present yourself at the Bale Mountains National Park headquarters to fill in all the necessary forms needed for trekking in the park. If time permits, make a short hike along the northern part of the park close to where you will be staying for the night. Dinner and overnight stay in Dinsho guest house.
DINSHO / SODOTA. trekking
Accommodations
Over Night stay camping at Sodota
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bale Mountains National Park
After breakfast, begin trekking from Dinsho to Sodota. This trek is around 20 km and will take about 6 – 7 hours. Today’s trekking will give a good chance to see the Mountain Nyala, Menelik Bush Buck, Warthog and the Ethiopian Wolf. Birdlife that you may see includes: the thick-billed Raven, Wattled Ibis, Blue-winged Goose and Rouget’s Rail. Lunch at the midway point on the trek. Dinner and overnight camping at Sodota.
SODOTA / WASAMA
Accommodations
Overnight camping in Wasama Valley
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, begin trekking from Sodota to the Wasama Valley. Today’s trekking should take about 5 – 6 hours. The wildlife on view today will include: Lammergeyer, Verraux Eagles and the Ethiopian Wolf. Lunch at the midway point on the trek.
WASAMA
Accommodations
overnight camping at Garba Guracha
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bale Mountains
In the morning, trek from Garba Guracha to Wasama. The days trekking will take between 6 – 7 hours. On our route, will be a climb Mount Wasama. Mount Wasama lies at 4200 meters above sea level. The terrain around the mountain will be dotted with giant lobelia and other plants common to high altitude Afro-Alpine landscapes. In the evening, you will have dinner and overnight camping at Garba Guracha.
SENNATI PLATEAU / ADDIS ABABA
Accommodations
OVER NIGHT STAY AT A HOTEL IN ADDIS ABABA
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Addis Ababa
up on arrival in Addis Ababa staying for the night at your reserved hotel and in the evening we will attend a fair well Dinner at the yod Abyssinia Cultural restaurant to enjoyed Ethiopian Traditional Buffet Dinner and a Live Cultural Music Show
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Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful
Resort27508977074,
Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bale mountain was great and we saw animals and the mountains view was unbelievable please check it out and check out walkin Ethiopia
Well organized, safe and breathtaking.
Luki1234567,
Jan 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Trip in awesome nature! Really good and flexible organisation. I believe Walk in Ethiopia organised us one of the best drivers, cars and local guides. We also got good tents and simple but really nice food all time during the hike. Thank you Walk in Ethiopia.
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abdisaahmed,
Nov 15, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Abdisa knows the Bale Mountains intimately and truly loves the ecosystem. He can instantly identify every bird call without a moment’s thought and can spot an Ethiopian wolf from a kilometer away. I was granted the ability to carry my own pack and set up my own tent despite the fact that most tourists get as much aid as they need. But had I ever needed help, I know I would have been well taken care of. Best of all, I made a friend for life and am in contact with Abdisa to this day. Contact with Abdisa Today +251925899147
Bale Mountain Trekking
d020012,
Jun 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I made a 5 day excursion from the capital Addis to the South East region (Bale Mountains, SofOmar). On the way, the closer I came to the Bale region, the more animals were visible along the main road from inside the car: monkeys, wart hogs, antelopes, many different birds. Perfect for taking pictures. The central Bale mountains are an experience of its own: Afro-alpine grassland, barren landscapes, thick alpine rain forests, peaks and plateaus, and plenty of endemic wildlife (rare birds, endemic giant rats, …). I made several hikes to the most beautiful spots although there are several camping opportunities in the Bale Mountains. For an extraordinary outdoor adventure, all camping material is available and can be rented. Local guides are available and can fulfill all special requests for the most impressive experience. The trip included a day excursion to the Sof Omar cave (~100 km), the largest underground cave system in Africa. It contains huge domes, clean waters, and we walked inside with local guides for 2-3 hours. It is an amazing landscape with very friendly local people. Overall Summary: I was very satisfied with the trip. In just a few days one can see all the beautiful landscapes of Ethiopia: from the very dry and hot areas in the Rift valley with its many fascinating lakes (some lakes have boiling hot springs) to lots of green hills and alpine plateaus around Bale. The driver and the guides acted responsible and trustful, and all attractions could be visited completely hassle-free.
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