3-Day Bale Mountains Discovery Tour

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

Dinsho Forest Wildlife Arrival

Early morning departure from Addis Ababa and scenic drive through Ethiopia’s highlands to Dinsho, the gateway to Bale Mountains National Park. Arrive at park headquarters and settle into your lodge before beginning an afternoon forest walk. Explore lush montane forest habitats where you may encounter endemic wildlife such as Mountain nyala and Menelik’s bushbuck, along with rich birdlife. This relaxed introduction offers your first taste of Bale’s unique biodiversity and peaceful mountain environment, preparing you for higher altitude exploration on the following days. Overnight in Dinsho.

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:

Bmnp Dinsho Lodge

• Budget lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest

After breakfast, drive deeper into Bale Mountains National Park toward the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s largest Afro-alpine ecosystems at over 4,000 meters above sea level. Search for the rare Ethiopian wolf, giant mole-rat, and endemic high-altitude bird species while enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery and wide open landscapes. Continue south into the lush Harenna Forest, a dramatic contrast to the plateau above. Explore dense rainforest, bamboo groves, waterfalls, and wild coffee forest areas while learning about the region’s unique ecology. In the late afternoon, drive to Robe for overnight stay at a comfortable hotel with mountain views and warm hospitality.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabeshebele Hotel

• Budget hotel located outside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Scenic Return to Addis Ababa

After breakfast in Robe, begin the scenic drive back to Addis Ababa through the beautiful Bale highlands and rural Ethiopian countryside. Enjoy changing landscapes, traditional villages, and panoramic mountain views along the route. There will be opportunities for short stops, local coffee breaks, and optional visits to small roadside markets depending on timing and client interest. This final travel day offers a relaxed conclusion to the Bale Mountains adventure while reflecting on the unique wildlife, forests, and Afro-alpine scenery experienced during the tour. Arrival in Addis Ababa is expected in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of the safari.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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