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05 Day Trekking in stunning Bale Mountains
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Embark on an unforgettable five-day adventure through Ethiopia’s breathtaking Bale Mountains National Park, where rugged landscapes, rare wildlife, and immersive trekking await. Traverse the stunning grasslands of Gaysey, spotting endemic species like Menelik’s Bushbuck and Mountain Nyala, before ascending into the high-altitude habitats of the elusive Ethiopian Wolf. Hike through dramatic valleys, past cascading waterfalls, and up Mount Wasama (4,200m), soaking in sweeping vistas and diverse birdlife, including Lammergeyers and Abyssinian Long Claws. Conclude your journey with a scenic return to Addis Ababa, celebrating with an authentic Ethiopian cultural experience.
Tours of Addis Ababa: You will be welcomed by our representative at Bole international airport regardless of arrival time. For morning arrivals tour will begin after checking into your hotel. For afternoon or evening arrivals, tours will begin the following day.
Itineraries
Morning departure driving from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon. Meet with guides and drive to the Gaysey Grasslands. Take a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent the area: Menelik's Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala. Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.
Overnight: Camping in Dinsho Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walk through Dinsho and enter the National Park. Around Dinsho, the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck should be visible. While trekking through the park, there will be a chance to see Ethiopian Wolves. Stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break. Trekking time: 5 hours.
Overnight: Camping in Finch Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles keep nests. At this point in the trek we begin to look for the Ethiopian Wolf, the rarest canid in the world and Africa’s most threatened carnivore. Ethiopian Wolves live in packs of between 2 and 18 animals but are solo hunters surviving primarily on a diet of rodents.
Trekking time: 8 hours.
Overnight: Camping in Wassama Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Start the day by hiking up Mt. Wasama (4200m) and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. End the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromic language. Trekking time: 8 hours.
Overnight: Camping in Gebre Guracha Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Take a short trek from Gebre Gurracha up to the Sennati Plateau to meet vehicles. Return to Addis Ababa. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure or additional hotel night booked upon request. Trekking time: 2 hours.
Overnight: Departure or Hotel booking on request
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Include Exclude
- Price Inclusion
- All site & park entrance fees.
- All excursions listed on the itinerary.
- Experienced, multilingual guides.
- Ground transportations (including driver & fuel)
- All domestic flights listed on itinerary
- Lodging for each night on tour
- All hotel/airport transfers during the tour
- Price Exclusion
- Any expenses of a personal nature
- Alcoholic Drinks
- International airfare
- Tips or gratuities
- Meal in Hotel stays
- Photo/video fees if required.
- Visa costs
- Lists not mentioned in the inclusions
