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5-Day Bale Mountains Trekking From Addis Ababa
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Wildlife

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Starting From

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USD 900 / person