This Bale Mountain hiking adventure enables you to embark on majestic travels across national parks that boast more diverse ecosystems than any other park in Ethiopia due to their varied climates. The parks are home to over 60 mammal species and 260 bird species.
This Bale Mountain hiking adventure enables you to embark on majestic travels across national parks that boast more diverse ecosystems than any other park in Ethiopia due to their varied climates. The parks are home to over 60 mammal species and 260 bird species.
Addis Ababa
National Museum of Ethiopia - Arrive at Bole International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Addis Ababa, starting with the National Museum to see the 3.6 million-year-old remains of Lucy, discovered in 1974.
Holy Trinity Cathedral - Also visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral and, if time allows,…
Addis Ababa
National Museum of Ethiopia - Arrive at Bole International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Addis Ababa, starting with the National Museum to see the 3.6 million-year-old remains of Lucy, discovered in 1974.
Holy Trinity Cathedral - Also visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral and, if time allows, Mount Entoto, which rises to an altitude of 3,200 meters and offers a panoramic view of the city and Mercato, the open market.
Bale Mountains - Dinsho Lodge
Dinsho - Geysay Valley
Wolla Valley (Kotera)
Bale Mountains - With your guide, a scout, and packhorses, trek for 5 hours through lush highland vegetation to the first campsite. The air is fresh and the scenery is breathtaking.
Wassema Valley
Bale Mountains - After breakfast, continue the trek for approximately 7-8 hours. This trek provides an opportunity to see Ethiopia’s endemic Abyssinian Wolf.
Gebre Guracha
Sanetti Plateau to Goba Town
Sanetti Plateau - Trek for 5 hours to the highest peak in the Bale Mountains, Tullu Deemtu (4,377m, 14,357ft), part of the Sanetti Plateau. The views are incredible and perfect for photography. Discover small alpine lakes and typical afro-alpine vegetation, including the Giant Lobelia and shrubs like ‘Everlasting’. Enjoy vistas of the unique pinnacles of Chorchora Peak and the sheer-sided Tegona River Gorge. There are also views of the steep-sided volcanic plug of Konteh Tullu and the long, rugged ridges of Mount Batu.
Goba - Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa - Return to Addis Ababa with stops at the Rift Valley Lakes. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner party at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dances from various ethnic groups. Then, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic Drink Fees
- Video and Photographic Expenses
- Alcoholic Drink Fees
- Video and Photographic Expenses
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
