5-Day Bale Mountain Trekking Tour
Offered by Essence Ethiopia Tours
Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
You'll trek in five distinct and unique habitats: the Northern Grasslands, Northern Woodlands, Afro-alpine Meadows (Sanetti Pleateau), Erica Moorlands, and the Harenna Forest. You'll see animals found nowhere else in the world, such as the endangered Ethiopian Wolf, the Mountain Nyala, and the Bale monkey.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains (Dinsho Headquarters)
Bale Mountains • Camping
Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains (Dinsho Headquarters)
Bale Mountains • Camping
Morning: You'll depart early from Addis Ababa and drive south to Bale Mountains National Park (approximately 7–8 hours). You will enjoy scenic views of the Rift Valley along the route. You will have an opportunity for the wildlife viewing activities.
Afternoon: You'll arrive at Dinsho, the park headquarters, for an introduction to the park and a leisurely hike in the surrounding forest. Look out for Menelik’s Bushbuck and Mountain Nyala, two endemic mammals frequently spotted in this area.
Birdwatching highlights: Wattled Ibis, Spot-Breasted Lapwing, Rouget’s Rail, Blue-Winged Goose, and Abyssinian Long Claw.
Overnight: Camping at Dinsho
D2Trek to Sodota
Bale Mountains
Trek to Sodota
Bale Mountains
Pricing by season & group size
Year Round
Year-round
| Season | Solo traveler | 2 people |
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Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.