This 4-day Bale Mountain National Park tour is the ultimate trip for hikers, wildlife watchers, culture, nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.
The main attractions of the park are the wild alpine scenery and the relative ease with which visitors can see unique birds and mammals. The Bale Mountains were formed prior to the formation of the Great Rift Valley, from lava outpourings that covered all underlying rock formations between 38 and 7 million years ago.
This undulating plateau is marked by numerous glacial lakes and swamps and surrounded by higher volcanic ridges and peaks. In contrast, the southern slopes are covered by the lush and largely unexplored Harenna Forest and known for its endemic species that have adapted to this ancient and truly unique climate. This 4-day Bale Mountain National Park tour is the ultimate trip for hikers, wildlife watchers, culture, nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.
The main attractions of the park are the wild alpine scenery and the relative ease with which visitors can see unique birds and mammals. The Bale Mountains were formed prior to the formation of the Great Rift Valley, from lava outpourings that covered all underlying rock formations between 38 and 7 million years ago.
This undulating plateau is marked by numerous glacial lakes and swamps and surrounded by higher volcanic ridges and peaks. In contrast, the southern slopes are covered by the lush and largely unexplored Harenna Forest and known for its endemic species that have adapted to this ancient and truly unique climate.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Bale Mountain National Park
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The driver will pick you up from your hotel or the airport in Addis Ababa. Start the 8-hour drive to Robe with some stops. The Bale Mountain National Park is a pristine plateau wilderness environment. Several shorter walking trails lead from the lodge which enables guests to see wildlife on foot.
Accommodation
Bale Mountain Lodge★4 star
Activities
Dinsho Nature Walk
Restaurants
Bale Mountain LodgeOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Addis Ababa to Robe
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Oromia
Day 2
Bale Mountain National Park
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Take an excursion to Bale Mountain National Park's Sanetti plateau where you will witness high mountain botany reaching over 4,377 metres above sea level. You will also have the chance to encounter various game and birds including the endemic Ethiopian wolves and Mountain Nyala, a spiral-horned antelope native to Southern Africa.
Accommodation
Bale Mountain Lodge★4 star
Activities
Bale Mountain Lodge Safari Walk
Restaurants
Bale Mountain LodgeOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Oromia
Day 3
Harrena Forest in Bale National Park
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To the south of the Park lies a 1,200-metre escarpment, below is one of the largest and most extensive forests remaining in Ethiopia, the Harenna Forest. The slope of the southern escarpment falls rapidly from 3,200 to around 2,000 metres, producing a rapid and spectacular change in landscape, habitat and species. The Harenna Forest is known for its native plants, mammals, amphibians and birds, including many endemic species.
Accommodation
Bale Mountain Lodge★4 star
Activities
Harenna Forest Safari
Restaurants
Bale Mountain Lodge
Transportations
Private Driver from Bale Mountain Lodge to Harenna Forest
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Oromia
Day 4
Drive from Goba to Addis
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You will drive back to Addis and will stop for lunch along the way at a local restaurant.
Transportations
Private Driver from Bale Mountain Lodge to Jupiter International Hotel, Cazanchise
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Oromia
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
3 activities
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 3,878/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Ethiopia in 4 days
4-star accommodation
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