4 Days Bale Mountain Trekking and Wild Life Tour
Highlights
Addis Ababa
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the untouched highlands of Ethiopia on this immersive 4-day adventure through the Bale Mountains and Harena Forest. Begin your journey with a visit to Dinsho National Park, home to endemic species such as the Mountain Nyala and Menelik's Bushbuck. Hike to the breathtaking Lake Geber-Guracha, traverse the towering Sanetti Plateau—Africa’s highest all-weather road—and view the majestic Tullu Demtu, Ethiopia’s second highest peak. Continue into the lush Harena Forest for scenic hikes and waterfall visits, before concluding your trip with a return flight to Addis Ababa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa to Bale Goba – Visit Dinsho National Park
- Depart from Addis Ababa at 13:55 and arrive in Bale Goba at 15:00.
Meet your driver-guide and a local Bale Mountains specialist upon arrival.
Drive to Bale Goba town for a short coffee break.
Continue to Dinsho National Park for a short introductory hike.
Spot endemic wildlife such as the Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, and other highland species.
After the visit, drive to Goba town for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel in Goba.
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Day 2: Drive and Hike to Lake Geber-Guracha – Explore Sanetti Plateau
- Eat breakfast and drive to the trailhead for Lake Geber-Guracha.
Hike approximately 4 hours to the lake, enjoying panoramic high-altitude scenery.
Spot endemic species such as the Ethiopian wolf along the route.
Eat a picnic lunch near the lake, which sits at 3,900 meters above sea level.
Visit local villages during the return and continue the journey to Sanetti Plateau.
Stop for views of Tullu Demtu, Ethiopia’s second highest mountain at 4,377 meters.
Hike in the surrounding alpine zone and look for endemic bird species.
Continue to Harena Forest and check into the lodge for dinner and rest.
Overnight: Lodge near Harena Forest.
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Day 3: Explore Harena Forest and Bale Waterfalls
- Start the day with breakfast at the lodge.
Embark on a 3-hour guided hike through Harena Forest, one of Ethiopia’s few remaining cloud forests.
Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.
Take a shorter afternoon hike to visit the scenic Bale Waterfalls.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Lodge near Harena Forest.
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Day 4: Return to Goba – Fly to Addis Ababa
- Enjoy a short morning hike near the lodge to take in the final sights of the forest.
Begin the 3-hour drive to Bale Goba Airport.
Depart for Addis Ababa at 15:30 and arrive at 16:25.
Mark the end of your Bale Mountains adventure upon arrival in Addis Ababa.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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