The Bale Mountains

What's included?

Guides, transportation, accommodation, breakfast, water.

Private Trip

Cost: from $2006 per person based on two people sharing.

Journey unhurried through the rugged Bale Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some of the most beguiling ancient landscapes in Ethiopia. 

 

Take a tour of the capital and sample the best of Ethiopia’s famed cuisine as you enjoy an introduction to local customs and culture in Addis Ababa. Drive south to spend a few days immersed in the spectacular natural scenery of the Rift Valley and Bale Mountains, searching for the elusive Ethiopian wolf and the wonderful birdlife of Lake Langano and the Harenna Forest.

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Addis Ababa
See the unmissable city sites and enjoy A Taste of Ethiopia: come hungry!
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Ethiopian Wolf Project
Addis to Bale Mountains
Early morning departure from Addis for Bale Mountains National Park. The long drive passes through stunning landscapes, and there is plenty of time to stop for lunch, wildlife-spotting and photos. Spend overnight in the remote wildnerness.
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Sanetti Plateau
After a slow morning enjoying the lodge, explore the Sanetti Plateau on foot. A 2-hour hike takes you to the amazing rock formations perched above the sweeping plains.
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Full day in Bale
Another full day in the Bale Mountains to discover more unique ecosystems and their rich wildlife. Look out for endemic Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck and Bale Mountains, chameleons and rock hyrax.
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Ethiopian Wolf Project
Bale Mountains to Addis
Returning by a different route, we'll drive through the legendary running town of Bekoji, birthplace to a staggering number of Olympic gold medalist runners. Relax this evening in the comforts of the capital.

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