4-Day Bale Mountains Nature & Wildlife Safari

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

Addis Ababa – Dinsho – Goba

Depart early from Addis Ababa and drive toward Bale Mountains National Park, enjoying beautiful scenery along the Ethiopian highlands. Arrive at Dinsho, the gateway to the park, where you will explore the forest and grassland areas known for endemic wildlife such as the Ethiopian wolf and Menelik’s bushbuck. Take a short guided hike through alpine meadows and woodland trails while enjoying panoramic mountain views and excellent birdwatching opportunities. Continue to Goba in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay in a Wube shable hotel.

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:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sanetti Plateau – Tullu Dimtu – Goba

After breakfast, drive through the spectacular Afro-alpine landscapes of the Sanetti Plateau, one of the highest road-accessible plateaus in Africa. Search for rare wildlife including the Ethiopian wolf, giant mole-rats, and endemic highland birds while stopping at scenic viewpoints for photography. Visit Tullu Dimtu, the highest peak in the Bale Mountains, where you can enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding valleys and peaks. Return to Goba in the evening and relax after a full day of adventure and exploration.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Harenna Forest and Waterfalls

Travel south into the lush Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia’s last remaining tropical forests rich in biodiversity and natural beauty. Enjoy a guided forest walk through bamboo groves and giant trees while searching for rare animals such as the Bale monkey and various forest birds. Visit hidden waterfalls and peaceful forest streams where you can relax and experience the cool atmosphere of this untouched wilderness. Return to Goba in the late afternoon and spend the evening enjoying the quiet mountain surroundings.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cultural Experience and Return to Addis Ababa

Begin the day with a relaxed breakfast before visiting nearby Oromo villages to experience local culture, traditional lifestyles, and warm community hospitality. Meet local residents, learn about their farming traditions, and enjoy opportunities to taste authentic Ethiopian coffee and regional cuisine. After the cultural visit, start the scenic drive back toward Addis Ababa with stops at viewpoints and local markets along the route. Arrive in the capital in the evening with unforgettable memories of wildlife, mountains, forests, and cultural experiences from the Bale Mountains adventure.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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