Trek Ethiopia's Bale Mountains for 9 days of wildlife, highland scenery, and cultural encounters.
9 Days Bale Mountain National Park Trekking
Duration: 9 Days
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa - Goba
Drive from Addis to Bale Mountains National Park. Afternoon hike spotting endemic mammals and birds. Overnight camping.
Day 2: Trekking Dinsho - Adelay
Trek via Geysay Valley and Web River. Spot Mountain Nyala, Menelik?s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, and Colobus Monkeys. Overnight camping.
Day 3: Trekking to Wasama
Trek through Mararo Valley. Spot Lammergeyer, Verraux Eagles, Ethiopian Wolf, and bird species. Overnight camping.
Day 4: Trekking Mt. Wasama - Worgona Valley
Climb Mt. Wasama (4200m) and descend into Worgona Valley. End at Lake Gebre Gurracha. Overnight camping.
Day 5: Sanetti Plateau
Short trek to Sanetti Plateau. Explore by car. Best place to view Ethiopian Wolf. Overnight hotel.
Day 6: Harenna Forest
Drive to Harenna Forest. Explore unique vegetation and escarpment views. Return to Goba. Overnight hotel.
Day 7: Goba - Wendo Genet - Yirgalem
Drive to Wendo Genet for hot springs and birdwatching. Continue to Yirgalem and stay at Aregash Lodge. Overnight hotel.
Day 8: Yirgalem - Awassa - Langano
Visit Awassa fish market and take boat tour to see hippos. Continue to Lake Langano for water activities. Overnight hotel.
Day 9: Langano - Addis Ababa - Departure
Drive back to Addis via Lake Ziway. Evening folkloric dinner with cultural dances and coffee ceremony. Airport transfer for departure.
✅ Included
Bottled Water
4WD vehicle with driver and fuel
Professional tour guide
Entrance fees
Domestic Flight
❌ Excluded
International flights
Meals not specified in the program
Personal expenses
Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc