Enrol for a fantastic trek to the Bale Mountains National Park, with specialist trekking tours that offer mind-blowing views of picturesque valleys and plateaus, along with wildlife sightings from time to time. as you trek across the home of the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, gaunt mole-rat Bale monkey and many more rare animals Reach the summit of Tullu Dimtu, the 2nd highest point in Ethiopia, through many campsites and stops. Walk through the lush forests and beautiful gorges and have an incredible experience.
Day 01: Start flight (driving) from Addis ababa (Awassa) to Bale Mountains, Dinsho HQ headquarters
Arrival, after coffee and tea ! start hiking around Dinsho headquarters where the parks headquarters is located. Afterwards, our hike will take us through park H.Q where we’ll get a chance to spot and see some endemic/endangered mammals such as: Menilik’s Bush-buck, Mountain Nyala, Warthog, Reedbuck, Gray Duikers and Baboons. Also, Ethiopian endemic birds such as Abyssinian flycatcher , Wattled Ibis, and Abyssinian cat bird, which all will be found in juniper woodlands of Bale Mountains HQ.
Overnight at Dinsho Campsite.3100m asl
Day 02: Trek Dinsho to Habera Campsite
Morning after breakfasts begin our hike to Habera, which is about 18km long, Trek from Dinsho through the spectacular scenery of Web Valley towards the Fincha Habera waterfall, where the Web and Wolla rivers meet. In this area, we have our first chances to spot the endemic Ethiopian Wolf, as well as raptors, rock hyrax, and endemic birds such as: Blue Winged Goose. This will surely leave you excited and in awe of the actual wilderness of Bale mountains. On arrival at the campsite you will have a nice coffee/tea break.
Overnight Habera waterfall Campsite 3500masl.
Day 03: Trek Habera to Wassema
Trek to Wassema through a beautiful landscape with stunning views, Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. 5-6 hrs walk 18 km.
Overnight wassema Camping 3,900masl.
Day 04: Trekking to Sanneti Plateau
Start the day by hiking through Wasama and sanneti Plateau, the highest plateau in Africa, Trekking to sanneti Plateau
Start the day by hiking through Wasama and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. Pass through the most beautiful Afro-alpine Moor land, beautiful wild alpine scenery, and lakes on the plateau. Trekking will take 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Sanneti Campsite. 4100m asl.
Day 05: Drive to Harenna Forest
After breakfast Meet the vehicle at the camp and drive towards Harenna Forest which is the second tropical rain forest in the country, On the way there will be a chance to see the rare and endangered Canid species Ethiopian Wolf, Abyssinian Hare, water birds like Blue-winged Goose, Ruddy shell duck, Wattled Crane, and others. Then, after taking a hike in the forest to the waterfall and bamboo trail. The endemic Bale Monkey will be seen in the area and numerous bird species. Wabe Shabale Hotel.
Day 6: Harenna forest and short hiking:
Start the morning hiking around Harenna forest, taking a short walk we can, Then after take a hike in the forest to waterfall and Bamboo trail. We have a chance to see endemic Bale Monkey in the area and numerous bird species, as well as the exotic looking colubus monkey and keep walking inside the bamboo forest visit many endemic birds and wildlife. From Harenna to drive slowly bale goba, stop the way many place to have chance to see Ethiopian Wolf and many birds, Trips end flight (drive) back to Addis Ababa.
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