5-Day Bale Mountains Trekking From Addis Ababa
Description
Sign up for an adventurous trek in the Bale Mountains and find the Ethiopian wolves enroute. Hike Also, spot Menelik's bushbuck, mountain nyala, exclusively residing on these mountains. Hike to Sodota and relish at Habra waterfall. Camp at the Black Lake and enjoy the spectacular views as you come across several beautiful valleys and rifts.
Highlights
- Trek to Sodota, Wasama, Gebre Guracha & Sanetti Plateau
- Spot two endemic mammals, Menelik’s bushbuck, mountain nyala
- Explore the trail where Ethiopian wolves, raptors, rock hyrax resides
- See lammergeyer and Verreaux eagles nest as you walk in the Mararo Valley
- River camping at the Black Lake
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Day 1: Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains expand_more
- Drive from Addis Ababa to the Bale Mountains National Park.
- Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon and start your hike to spot two endemic mammals, Menelik’s bushbuck, mountain nyala, along with different varieties of birds.
Camp overnight near to the park entrance.
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Day 2: Trek to Sodota expand_more
Walk through the park and spot Ethiopian wolves, raptors, rock hyrax and many more species.
Stop by Habera Waterfall and relax.
Upon arrival at Sodota campsite, rest for the night.
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Day 3: Trek to Wasama expand_more
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley, where the lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. You can sight different varieties of birds here.
Upon arrival at Wasama, set camp and rest for the day.
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Day 4: Trek to Gebre Guracha expand_more
Hike up to Mt. Wasama (4200m) and then descend into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors are commonly seen here.
End your trek for the day at Lake Gebre Guracha, meaning 'black lake' in the Oromo language.
Camp overnight at Lake Gebre Guracha.
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Day 5: Sanetti Plateau to Addis Ababa expand_more
Trek from Gebre Guracha to the Sanetti Plateau, from where you will return to Addis Abba.
Tour ends here.
What's Included
English speaking driver/guide
All Entrance fees and licenses
Accommodation and all meals throughout the tour
Non-Alcoholic Beverages and water bottles
Local guide service
Cooking, camping equipment
Scout
Government Taxes-VAT
What's Excluded
- Anything not included above
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 8 | USD 900 Per Person |
This is a private tour |