5 Days Bale Mountains Trekking
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Country: Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Duration: 4 days
Description
The Bale Mountains are mountain ranges in the Oromia Region of southeast Ethiopia, south of the Awash River, which are part of the Ethiopian Highlands.
Day 01 : Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains
Drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent the area: Menelik’s Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala. Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.
Overnight camping near the park entrance. Overnight Camping.
Day 2: Trek to Sodota
Walk through Dinsho and enter the National Park. Around Dinsho, the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck should be visible. While trekking through the park, there will be a chance to see Ethiopian Wolves. Stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break. Hiking will take 6-7 hours. Camping at Sodota. Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
Around 5-6 hours of trekking. Camping at Wasama.
Day 3: Trek to Wasama
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
Around 5-6 hours of trekking. Camping at Wasama.
Day 4: Trek to Gebre Gurracha
Start the day by hiking up Mt. Wasama (4200m) and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. End the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromo language.
Trekking will take 6-7 hours.Camping at Gebre Gurracha.
Day 01 : Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains
Drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent the area: Menelik’s Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala. Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.
Overnight camping near the park entrance. Overnight Camping.
Day 2: Trek to Sodota
Walk through Dinsho and enter the National Park. Around Dinsho, the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck should be visible. While trekking through the park, there will be a chance to see Ethiopian Wolves. Stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break. Hiking will take 6-7 hours. Camping at Sodota. Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
Around 5-6 hours of trekking. Camping at Wasama.
Day 3: Trek to Wasama
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
Around 5-6 hours of trekking. Camping at Wasama.
Day 4: Trek to Gebre Gurracha
Start the day by hiking up Mt. Wasama (4200m) and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. End the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromo language.
Trekking will take 6-7 hours.Camping at Gebre Gurracha.
Highlights
- Drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park
- Trek to Sodota, Walk through Dinsho and enter the National Park
- Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views
- Start the day by hiking up Mt. Wasama (4200m)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
our representative Driver and Guide will be welcoming you at bole international airport and transfer to the reserved hotel. at the next day you will be starting the tour.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
