3-Day Bale Mountains Private Tour Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This 3-day adventure offers a rare chance to explore one of Africa’s most biodiverse and least-visited national parks in a short time.
Unlike standard drives, this tour combines trekking, wildlife viewing, and cultural encounters, giving travelers a full immersion into Ethiopia’s natural beauty.
You’ll journey from the Afro-alpine plateau of Sanetti, home to the endangered Ethiopian wolf, to the lush Harenna Forest, one of the last remaining cloud forests in the country.
With experienced local guides, small group comfort, and flexible pacing, it’s the perfect balance between adventure, nature, and authentic discovery.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Parking Fees
  • Scout Service in the national park
  • Domestic flight
  • Lunch and Dinner

What to expect

Day 1: Addis Ababa - bale Mountain
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    8h
    Fly from Addis Ababa to Robe. Upon arrival, drive to Dinsho Park, the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park. Spend the day exploring the area on a game drive and guided nature walk.
    You’ll have the chance to see mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, bush duikers, reedbucks, warthogs, and many species of endemic birds such as the Abyssinian catbird and Blue-winged goose.
    Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere surrounded by juniper forests and highland meadows.
Day 2: Sanetti Plateau – Ethiopian Wolf & Highland Wildlife
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    8h
    After breakfast, drive to the Sanetti Plateau, rising above 4,000 meters — one of Africa’s highest road-accessible plateaus.
    This area is famous for sightings of the Ethiopian wolf, the world’s rarest canid, as well as giant mole rats, klipspringers, bush hares, and high-altitude birds of prey like lammergeiers and Augur buzzards.
    Enjoy a scenic game drive across the plateau and, weather permitting, a short hike to Tulu Dimtu (4,377 m), Ethiopia’s second-highest peak.
Day 3: Harenna Forest – Short Hike & Return Flight
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short morning hike in the Harenna Forest, home to colobus monkeys, giant forest hogs, baboons, and tropical bird species such as turacos and hornbills.
    Visit traditional coffee farms and bamboo groves before returning to Robe Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from all hotels and guesthouses in Addis Ababa as well as Bole International Airport (ADD).
Your guide or driver will meet you at the hotel reception or arrival area holding a sign with your name for easy identification.
Please be ready 15–20 minutes before departure time.
If you are arriving on the same morning, kindly share your flight number and arrival time in advance so pickup can be arranged accordingly.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
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