3-Day Bale Mountain National Park Trekking

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa- Bale Mountain National Park

After breakfast, depart from Addis Ababa by private vehicle or fly from Addis to Bale Goba and start your journey southeast through the Ethiopian highlands to Bale Mountains National Park. Upon arrival at the park headquarters in Dinsho, take a short introductory hike through the surrounding area—home to endemic mammals like the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck, as well as a variety of forest-dwelling birds. Enjoy the fresh highland air and start acclimatizing to the altitude as you settle into your hotel in Goba or Camping.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain)

High Season October to January (Park is never busy)

Best Weather November to February

Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP

Ethiopian Wolf Common

Mountain Nyala Common

Warthog Common

Menelik's
Bushbuck Occasional

Guereza Monkey Occasional

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Olive Baboon Occasional

Bohor Reedbuck Occasional

Starck's Hare Occasional

Giant Mole-rat Occasional

Bale Monkey Rare

Giant Forest Hog Rare

Golden Jackal Rare

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sanetti Plateau and Tulu Dimtu

Begin the day with a scenic drive up to the Sanetti Plateau, the highest plateau in Africa, reaching elevations over 4,000 meters. This is one of the best places in the world to spot the endangered Ethiopian Wolf, Africa’s rarest canid. From there, continue to Tulu Dimtu, Ethiopia’s second-highest peak, offering expansive views over the surrounding highlands. In the afternoon, descend into the Harenna Forest, the largest cloud forest in Ethiopia and a biodiversity hotspot. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the Gushuralle Peak Trail, where you may encounter forest monkeys, rare birds, and medicinal plants used by local communities.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bale - Addis Ababa

After breakfast, begin the drive back to Addis Ababa, taking time to enjoy the scenery along the way. In the evening, you’ll attend a traditional Ethiopian dinner with live folkloric dance performances from various regions of the country. Sample national dishes, enjoy the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and celebrate the end of your highland adventure. Later, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your international departure or onward travel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.