7-Day Harar and Bale Mountain NP Best for Family Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa -Dire Dawa - Harar

Fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa in the morning. Upon arrival, you will enjoy the city tour visiting key Dire Dawa attractions, including historic railway sites, local markets, and colonial-era buildings that reflect the city’s multicultural heritage. After the tour, drive to Harar and check in at your hotel. Later, explore the UNESCO-listed Harar Jugol, walking through its narrow alleyways, historic mosques, and vibrant markets filled with local handicrafts. In the evening, experience the famous traditional hyena-feeding ceremony, a unique cultural tradition of Harar. Overnight stay in Harar.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Harar - Awash National Park

This morning, depart Harar and drive toward Awash National Park, passing semi-arid landscapes, pastoral communities, and acacia woodlands. Arrive at the park in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. After lunch and a short rest, enjoy your first game drive inside the park. Awash is home to wildlife such as Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, warthogs, baboons, and diverse bird species. The dramatic scenery includes lava formations, open savannah, and riverine forests along the Awash River. As the sun sets, the park’s landscape takes on golden hues, offering excellent photo opportunities. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge inside or near the park.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot)

High Season September to April (The park is never busy)

Best Weather October to February

Wildlife in Awash NP

Olive Baboon Abundant

Beisa Oryx Common

Soemmerring's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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Lesser Kudu Occasional

Desert Warthog Occasional

Defassa Waterbuck Occasional

Nile Crocodile Occasional

Spotted Hyena Occasional

Guereza Monkey Rare

Ethiopian Wolf None

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Awash Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Awash National Park

Spend a full day exploring Awash National Park. After breakfast, visit the impressive Awash Falls, where the Awash River plunges into a deep gorge surrounded by lush greenery and volcanic rock formations. Continue with guided nature walks and additional game drives to observe wildlife and birdlife in different habitats. The park is especially rich in birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. Learn about the park’s unique geology, hot springs, and the role of the Awash River in sustaining wildlife and local communities. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, followed by relaxation or more exploration in the afternoon. Optional activities are available at an additional cost. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Awash Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Awash Bale mountain National park

After breakfast, depart Awash and begin a scenic drive south toward Bale Mountains National Park. The journey takes you through the Great Rift Valley, agricultural highlands, and traditional villages, offering insight into rural Ethiopian life. Stop along the way for photos and refreshments. As you approach Bale, the landscape changes dramatically, with cooler temperatures, forests, and mountain views. Arrive near the park in the late afternoon and check in at your lodge. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by nature, preparing for the wildlife adventures ahead. Dinner and overnight stay near Bale Mountains National Park.

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:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Mountain National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the Dinsho area, the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park. After breakfast, enjoy guided walks through grasslands and juniper forests, where you may spot mountain Nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, warthogs, and various bird species. Visit the park’s conservation center to learn about Bale’s ecological importance and ongoing wildlife protection efforts. The area offers stunning views of rolling hills and alpine scenery. In the afternoon, continue wildlife observation or relax at the lodge while enjoying the fresh mountain air. Optional activities are available with additional cost. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Mountain

After an early breakfast, drive to the Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s highest road networks and the best place to spot the rare Ethiopian wolf in its natural habitat. Explore Afro-alpine landscapes, giant lobelia plants, and wide open plains at elevations above 4,000 meters. The plateau is also home to endemic birds and small mammals. Enjoy panoramic views, photography stops, and guided exploration. Later in the afternoon, return to the lodge, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Mountain - Addis Ababa

After breakfast, depart Bale Mountains and return to Addis Ababa by road or domestic flight, depending on preference. Enjoy final views of Ethiopia’s diverse landscapes along the way. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, depend on your international flight connection the tour concludes. Optional city sightseeing, shopping for souvenirs, or cultural dinner can be arranged and end the tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.