5-Day Wildlife Expedition- Ethiopian Wolf and Nyala

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

Addis Ababa - Bale Montinas

Begin your journey with a drive from Addis Ababa toward the Bale Mountains. Travel through the changing landscapes of the Ethiopian highlands, with opportunities to stop for scenic views and wildlife along the way.
Continue to the Bale region and arrive in the Goba/Dinsho area in the afternoon. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short wildlife drive or nature walk around the park.
there is also an option, you can fly from Addis to Bale robe.

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

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Dinsho Wildlife Area

Spend the morning exploring the Dinsho area of Bale Mountains National Park, one of the best places to look for Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, Warthog, Ethiopian wolf and Bale monkey.
Continue through the beautiful highland landscapes while looking for endemic birds and other wildlife. Your local wildlife guide will help identify species and explain the unique ecology of the Bale Mountains.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Senetti Plateau- Ethiopian wolf-Giant Mole- rat

Today is the main wildlife expedition. Drive onto the spectacular Senetti Plateau, reaching elevations of more than 4,000 meters.
Spend the day searching for the Ethiopian wolf, Africa’s rarest carnivore. The open Afro-alpine landscape also provides excellent opportunities to observe giant mole-rats, which are an important food source for Ethiopian wolves.
Take time for wildlife photography and enjoy the dramatic high-altitude scenery before returning to your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Senetti Plateue and Harena Forest

Return to the Bale highlands for another dedicated wildlife-viewing day. Continue searching for Ethiopian wolves and other endemic species, with additional opportunities for photography and birdwatching.
Later, descend toward the Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia’s largest remaining natural forests. Explore the forest edge and surrounding habitats, where the environment changes dramatically from the open Sanetti Plateau.
Possible sightings include Bale monkeys, birds of prey, endemic highland birds and other forest species.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bale Mountains - Addis Ababa

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy the changing scenery of the Ethiopian highlands and make stops along the way for photographs and local experiences.
Arrive in Addis Ababa in the afternoon or evening, marking the end of your Bale Mountains Wildlife Expedition.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.