7 Days Trekking in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains
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Explore Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia’s highland wilderness and UNESCO-designated biosphere. Trek through Afro-alpine meadows, lush Harenna Forest, and dramatic escarpments while spotting rare wildlife including the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, and Menelik’s bushbuck. Discover alpine lakes, waterfalls, and traditional Oromo villages. Camp under the stars or enjoy lodge stays, with daily cultural and wildlife encounters.
Addis Ababa • Dinsho • Sanetti Plateau • Harenna Forest, Bale Mountains National Park, Oromia Region
Explore Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia’s highland wilderness and UNESCO-designated biosphere. Trek through Afro-alpine meadows, lush Harenna Forest, and dramatic escarpments while spotting rare wildlife including the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, and Menelik’s bushbuck. Discover alpine lakes, waterfalls, and traditional Oromo villages. Camp under the stars or enjoy lodge stays, with daily cultural and wildlife encounters.
Places You’ll See
- Accommodation in camps & lodges per itinerary
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during trek
- Professional trekking guide & local scouts
- Camping gear & mule support for luggage
- Park entry fees & permits
- 4×4 transfers per itinerary
- Farewell cultural dinner in Addis
- International flights
- Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bag, boots, jackets)
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- Tips for guides, muleteers, and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Activity level: Moderate to Strenuous (altitude 2,500–4,200m)
- Wildlife: Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, colobus monkeys
- Birdwatching: 280+ species including lammergeyer & afro-alpine endemics
- Highlights: Sanetti Plateau, Mt. Wasama (4,200m), Lake Gebre Guracha, Harenna Forest
- Booking recommended at least 5 days in advance
Itinerary
Day 1 — Addis Ababa → Bale Mountains (Dinsho HQ)
Drive south through Rift Valley to Dinsho. Afternoon hike to spot Menelik’s bushbuck, mountain nyala, and endemic birds. Overnight camping.
Day 2 — Trek Dinsho → Adelay
4–5 hour trek along Web River & Geysay Valley, passing Web waterfall. Wildlife spotting: nyala, reedbuck, colobus monkeys. Overnight camping.
Day 3 — Trek to Wasama
7–8 hour trek through Mararo Valley. Birdwatching and search for Ethiopian wolves & lammergeyers. Overnight camping.
Day 4 — Trek to Lake Gebre Guracha via Mt. Wasama
Ascend Mt. Wasama (4,200m), descend into Worgona Valley, reach Lake Gebre Guracha. Alpine scenery & birdwatching. Overnight camping.
Day 5 — Sanetti Plateau Exploration
Morning hike, then vehicle transfer across Sanetti Plateau. Spot Ethiopian wolves in Afro-alpine meadows. Overnight lodge stay in Goba.
Day 6 — Harenna Forest Discovery
Drive south to Harenna Forest. Trek through escarpments, coffee farms, and wildlife zones. Return to Goba for overnight lodge stay.
Day 7 — Return to Addis Ababa
Drive back via Rift Valley lakes (Ziway, Langano) for birdwatching. Evening farewell dinner with music and cultural performance before airport transfer.
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