4 Days Bale mountain Ethiopia Hiking Tours
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Overview
Join us on an authentic 4-day journey through the breathtaking Bale Mountains, a region known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Our Bale Mountains Hiking and Nature Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the pristine beauty of Ethiopia’s highlands, with hikes through lush forests, expansive plateaus, and around serene alpine lakes. Discover the region’s endemic wildlife, including the elusive Ethiopian wolf, and visit local villages to experience the warm hospitality and traditions of the Oromo people. This tour offers a close-up look at one of Ethiopia’s most remarkable natural wonders, with options ranging from strenuous hikes to serene nature excursions. Experience the beauty, tranquility, and ecological diversity of the Bale Mountains with local experts and professional services.
Tour Plan
- At 13:55, depart for Bale Goba, arriving at 15:00. You will be picked up to start your journey by our driver-guide and a local Bale Mountains specialist when you arrive. Drive to Bale Goba town for a coffee.
- Continue driving to Dinsho National Park for a short hike.The Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, and other endemic species are available and you will have chance to see them.
- After the visit, drive to Goba town for the night. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
- Overnight: Wabi-Shebele Hotel, Goba
- After breakfast, drive to the starting point for the hike to Lake Geber-Guracha, which will take approximately 4 hours. During the hike, there’s a high chance of spotting the endemic Ethiopian wolf.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of the 3,900m-high lake, and visit local villages along the way.
- Continue driving to the Sanetti Plateau, with elevations ranging from 3,700m to 4,100m, making it the highest road in Africa. Hike around the second highest peak in Ethiopia, Tullu Demtu (4,377m), before driving on to Harena Forest.
- On this day, you’ll see the second highest mountain in Ethiopia, Tullu Demtu, along with endemic wildlife like the Ethiopian wolf and various bird species.
- Expect about 3 hours of driving today.
- Dinner at the lodge.
- Overnight: Bale Mountains Lodge
- After breakfast, embark on a beautiful 3-hour hike through Harena Forest. After the hike, return to the lodge for a lunch break.
- In the afternoon, take a shorter hike to visit the stunning Bale Waterfalls.
- Dinner at the lodge.
- Overnight: Bale Mountains Lodge
- After breakfast, enjoy a short hike, depending on your return flight schedule.
- Afterwards, drive to Bale Goba airport (approximately a 3-hour drive).
- Departure to Addis Ababa at 15:30, arriving at 16:25.
- This marks the end of your adventure.
Included/Exclude
- 3-night stay in a double or twin room at hotels or lodges as per the itinerary
- 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep with fuel and driver's manual
- Park fees, entrance fees, local guide fees, and other associated expenses
- Bale Mountains hiking and nature professional guide
- All meals, including water, soft drinks, and hot beverages
- Alcoholic drinks