5 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Day 01 : Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains
Drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for 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 near the park entrance. Overnight Camping.
Day 2: Trek to Sodota
Walk through Dinsho and enter the National Park. Around Dinsho, the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck should be visible.
Day 3: Trek to Wasama
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views.
Around 5-6 hours of trekking. Camping at Wasama.
Day 4: Trek to Gebre Gurracha
Trekking will take 6-7 hours.Camping at Gebre Gurracha.

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • All entrance and Tax fees
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Full camping equipment including tents, mattresses and sleeping bags for camping and trekking.
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol drinks for any age
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Drive from Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    10h
    You will drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. You will arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon and experience a game drive activity in time for 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, the Rouget’s rail, and numerous other species.
Day 2: Trek to Sodota
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    10h
    You'll experience a game drive 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. You'll stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break. Hiking will take 6-7 hours. Camping at Sodota. You'll trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. You will pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a see the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
    Around 5-6 hours of trekking. You'll be camping at Wasama.
Day 3: Trek to Wasama
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    10h
    Trek to Wasama
    You'll experience a game drive activity and T]trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. You will pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
    You'll have around 5-6 hours of trekking. You'll be camping at Wasama.
Day 4: Trek to Gebre Gurracha
  1. Bale Mountains National Park
    10h
    You will 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. You will end the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromo language.
    Your trekking will take 6-7 hours. You'll be camping at Gebre Gurracha.
Day 5: Drive back to Addis Ababa
  1. Addis Ababa
    Pass by
    Drive back to Addis Ababa
    You will drive back to Addis Ababa. It will be the end of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Our Driver and tourist guide will be will be waiting you are Bole international airport (the client's can mention their specific locations for pickup), and will be transfer to the hotel and according to the convenient time, the tour will be started.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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