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5-Day Excursion To The Bale Mountain From Addis Ababa
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Camping, Wildlife

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a 5-day journey that offers fascinating trips to the southeast parts of Ethiopia, starting from Bale Mountain, passing through the African Great Rift Valleys and exploring an important archaeological spot. After reaching Bale Mountain in 6-7 hours, camp on the edges of the Bale Forest. Visit around the Headquarters to spot wildlife, and visit Lake Langano to spot aquatic birds in the area. The trip concludes in Addis, where you will be taken to a traditional restaurant.

Highlights
  • Explore the largest African Rift Valley
  • Capture the beautiful flora and fauna of the Bale Mountain National Park
  • Trek To the African plateau and exchange new experiences with local people
  • Encounter the Ethiopian wolf and Giant Molerat at the Adelay Campsite
  • Day 1: Arrival at Bale Mountain expand_more
    • On arrival at Bale Mountain, meet your guide and drive to the park headquarters. Afterwards, our hike will take us through the park headquarters, where we'll have a chance to spot and see endemic or endangered mammals such as the mountain nyala, Ethiopian bushbuck, warthogs, reedbuck, grey duiker, and baboons. We'll also encounter birds of the country such as the Abyssinian catbird, white-bellied black tit, black-headed siskin, and wattled ibis, all of which can be found in the juniper woodlands of Bale Mountain at the headquarters. 

    Overnight at the Dinsho campsites at an altitude of 3100 metres above sea level.

  • Day 2: Trek from Dinsho-Sodota Campsite expand_more
    • In the morning, after breakfast, we begin our hike to Sodota, which is an approximately 18km long trek from Dinsho. 
    • We'll traverse the spectacular scenery of Web Valley towards the Fincha Haber waterfall, where the Web and Wolla rivers meet. In this area, we have our first chance to spot the endemic Ethiopian wolf, as well as raptors, rock hyrax, and endemic birds such as the blue-winged goose, white-collared pigeon, Rouget's rail, etc. This will surely leave you excited and in awe of the actual wilderness of Bale Mountain. 
    • Upon arrival at the campsite, you will have a nice coffee/tea break. 

    Overnight at Sodota Campsite at an altitude of 3500 metres above sea level.

  • Day 3: Trek to Adelay Campsite expand_more
    • Explore the Web Valley, where you can see the rare and endangered Ethiopian wolf and its prey, the Giant Molerat. 
    • You'll also encounter birdlife such as the tawny eagle, augur buzzard, steppe eagle, blue-winged goose, yellow-billed duck, and falcon. Arrive at Adelay Woodland Campsite.

    Fincha Habera to Adelay, 15km, 4-5 hrs. 

  • Day 4: Adelay to Sannatti Plateau, Hawassa expand_more
    • Early in the morning, we descend to the road in the forest of Juniper and Hygenia in 2 hours. 
    • Then, we drive to Sannattie Plateau, the largest Afro-Alpine habitat in Africa, where we can observe the Ethiopian wolves and many endemic birds. 
    • In the later afternoon, we drive to Hawassa and overnight at one of the best resorts. Depending on the time, we will have a boat trip.
  • Day 5: Departure expand_more
    • Drive back to Addis Ababa through the African Great Rift Valleys and enjoy agriculture. 
    • Stop for coffee, fruit, and excursion places (private car). 
    • Enjoy a boat cruise on Hawasa Lake to enjoy birdlife and hippos.  
What's Included
  • 4x4 vehicle/car with an experienced driver
  • Fuel and drive allowance
  • All entrance fee
  • Water during this tour
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
What's Excluded
  • Personal need
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Anything else not included in the included list
What to bring
  • Good walking shoes
  • Waterproof clothes, such as rain jackets
  • Sunglasses
  • Walking sticks
Know before you go

 

Meeting Point

Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 8 USD 650 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 650 / person