5-Day Bale mountain: wildlife hiking & Birdwatching tour

Explore the wild beauty of Bale Mountains National Park on this unforgettable 5-day trekking, wildlife, and birdwatching adventure. Discover most spectacular landscapes,Ethiopian Wolf, birds and bird
Tour Overview
Discover one of Africa’s most spectacular highland wilderness areas on this 5-day Bale Mountains wildlife trekking and birdwatching adventure. Designed for nature lovers, birdwatchers, photographers, and trekking enthusiasts, this unforgettable journey takes you deep into the heart of Bale Mountains National Park, one of Ethiopia’s top eco-tourism destinations.
From the scenic Gaysay grasslands to the dramatic Sanetti Plateau, the wildlife-rich Web Valley, the stunning Tullu Dimtu summit (4,300 m), and the lush Harenna Forest, this tour offers an exceptional mix of guided trekking, endemic birdwatching, wildlife encounters, and camping in pristine nature.
Expect to search for iconic Ethiopian wildlife including the Ethiopian wolf, Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, olive baboons, and an incredible variety of high-altitude birds and raptors. This immersive Bale Mountains experience is ideal for travelers seeking authentic adventure, birding hotspots, scenic trekking routes, and wildlife photography opportunities in Ethiopia.

Day by Day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Gaysay Campsite
Arrive in Bale and meet your professional guide and driver. Transfer to Gaysay Campsite and enjoy tea or coffee before your first wildlife and birdwatching walk through the scenic alpine and moorland zone. After lunch at camp, head out again in the late afternoon for another guided birding and wildlife hike.
Overnight: Gaysay Campsite

Day 2: Gaysay – Sodota / Web Valley
Drive and hike to Sodota, part of the famous Web Valley, one of the best places to spot the Ethiopian wolf. This area is also excellent for raptors and alpine bird species, including Golden Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Augur Buzzard, African Harrier-Hawk, and Abyssinian Owl. Continue birding and wildlife exploration in the afternoon.
Overnight: Sodota Campsite

Day 3: Sodota – Garba Guracha
Trek through the breathtaking Afro-alpine landscape toward Garba Guracha, one of the most scenic trekking sections in the Bale Mountains. Enjoy panoramic views, moorland habitats, and excellent opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and photography along the trail.
Overnight: Garba Guracha Campsite

Day 4: Garba Guracha – Tullu Dimtu – Harenna Forest
Trek to Tullu Dimtu (4,300 m), one of Ethiopia’s highest peaks, and enjoy incredible views across the Sanetti Plateau. After the hike, drive down into the lush Harenna Forest, a beautiful contrast to the alpine landscapes and an excellent area for forest birdwatching and nature exploration.
Overnight: Harenna Forest Campsite

Day 5: Harenna Forest – Bale Robe
Enjoy a relaxed morning in the forest with optional birdwatching or nature walk before driving to Bale Robe Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
End of Tour

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.