3-Day Trekking Ethiopian Wolf in Bale Mountains Safari

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

Dinsho to Sanetti Plateau – Highland Forests & Wildlife

You'll fly from Addis Ababa to Goba. You'll begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Robe or Goba town toward Dinsho, the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park. Upon arrival at the park office, you’ll meet your local guide and scout (required).
Your first walk will be around the Dinsho forest and Gaysay Valley, one of the best places in Ethiopia to see endemic mammals.
Mountain nyala (found only in Bale), Menelik’s bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Warthogs, and possibly Ethiopian wolves in the distance, birdlife such as Abyssinian catbirds, blue-winged geese, and thick-billed ravens..
After lunch, you'll begin your ascent to the Sanetti Plateau (altitude ~4,000 meters), the largest Afro-alpine habitat in Africa.
As you drive or walk across the plateau, keep your eyes peeled for the Ethiopian wolf, the world’s rarest canid, which is found only in Ethiopia, and in its largest numbers here. Other species you might see include:
Overnight stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel in Goba.

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:

Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Trek to Harenna Forest – Wild Forests & Hidden Waterfalls

You'll start your morning with breakfast. Then, you'll descend from the plateau to the mystical Harenna Forest, one of the last remaining cloud forests in Ethiopia, located on the southern escarpment of the park. The forest is lush, humid, and home to a wide range of biodiversity.
You'll trek through towering fig trees, bamboo groves, and moss-covered trunks, searching for:
Colobus monkeys and baboons, Rare birds like the Abyssinian oriole, yellow-fronted parrots, and African crowned eagles, Endemic plants, mushrooms, and medicinal herbs, Unique insects and butterflies.
Depending on your energy and interest, choose from:
You'll enjoy a short hike to a hidden waterfall deep in the forest. A loop through the bamboo trail, known for its bird watching, and a cultural visit to a nearby Oromo village to learn about traditional forest use and honey production.
You'll fly from Goba to Addis Ababa.
Overnight stay: Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Sanetti Plateau Sunrise & Return Journey

For early risers, you'll return to the Sanetti Plateau for sunrise. The golden light transforms the alpine landscape into a surreal scene. With fewer vehicles, this is a great time to spot more Ethiopian wolves, foxes, and highland birds.
If time permits, you'll visit Tullu Dimtu, the second-highest peak in Ethiopia. The view from the top is breathtaking rolling moorlands, vast skies, and glimpses of distant ranges.
Optional light hiking around the peak area for final photos and fresh air.
You'll transfer to Robe Airport for your domestic flight to Addis Ababa (usually 1 hour), or continue by road depending on your travel plan.
End of tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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