Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour
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.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: ADDIS ABABA / DINSHO (BALE MOUNTAINS)
Stop At: Bale Mountains National Park, Bale Mountains National Park, Oromiya Region
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.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Over Night stay at Dinsho guest house.
Day 2: DINSHO / SODOTA. trekking
Stop At: Bale Mountains National Park, Bale Mountains National Park, Oromiya Region
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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Over Night stay camping at Sodota
Day 3: SODOTA / WASAMA
Stop At: Sodota Campsite, XPR2+PXQ, Rira, Ethiopia
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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight camping in Wasama Valley
Day 4: WASAMA
Stop At: Bale Mountains, East Of Shashamene In The Oromia Region National State 150 Km, Goba Ethiopia
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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: overnight camping at Garba Guracha
Day 5: SENNATI PLATEAU / ADDIS ABABA
Stop At: Sanetti Plateau, Ethiopia
After breakfast, trek to the Sanetti Plateau. The plateau, which lies at an altitude of between 3,500 and 4,000 meters, is covered by Afro-alpine Moor land with beautiful wild alpine scenery. Visitors to the plateau can often see the rare Ethiopian Wolf which hunts for its rodent prey across the Sanetti heights.
Once we complete our trek, the car will pick us up and start the drive back to Addis Ababa.
Gebre Gurracha - Sanetti Plateau - Addis 6h - 7h 370km
We will aim to be back in Addis Ababa by 6 pm, after which the program will finish.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- Latest Model Land Cruiser Vechicle
- Local and professional Guide
- Fees (admission, fuel surcharge, gratuities, parking
- 4x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - Bale Mountains
- Entry/Admission - Sodota Campsite
Exclusions
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Camera and photography fee
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- During the experience we provided all the safety measures.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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