From Addis Ababa: 4-Day Bale Mountains Trekking Tour
ID: GYG1146402-1758200
Catégorie:
Pays: Éthiopie
Durée du projet:
4 jours
Description
Explore on a 4-day trekking adventure in the Bale Mountains. Hike through stunning landscapes, spot rare wildlife, and camp under the stars in the heart of the national park.
Day 1: Arrive at Bale Goba Airport from Addis Ababa, where you will be picked up and taken to Dinsho (Gessay Grassland). Upon arrival at Bale Mountains National Park (Gessay Grassland), have the opportunity to see endemic mammals.
Hike through Gessay Grassland, where you may spot several endemic/endangered mammals, including Menelik’s Bushbuck, Mountain Nyala, Warthog, Reedbuck, and Gray Duikers. Additionally, look for Ethiopian endemic birds such as the Abyssinian Flycatcher, Wattled Ibis, and Abyssinian Catbird, which can be found in both Gessay Grassland and Bodeti Mountain.
Overnight: Dinsho Campsite at 3,100 meters above sea level.
Day 2: Trek from Dinsho (Gessay) to Habera. Start your trek from Dinsho and enter the national park. This day’s hike will allow you to explore the stunning landscapes of the Bale Mountains, with a chance to see the rare Ethiopian Wolves and birds of prey. Camp near the seasonal Fincha Habera waterfall.
Overnight: Habera Campsite at 3,500 meters above sea level. Distance: 18 km hike.
Day 3: Trek from Habera to Adeley. After breakfast, head towards Adelay, traversing the Web Valley area and passing through the woodland regions of the national park. This hike offers opportunities to see the endangered Ethiopian Wolf, Giant Mole Rat, and various endemic birds of Ethiopia.
Overnight: Adeley Campsite at 3,400 meters above sea level. Distance: 18 km hike.
Day 4: Hike down to Dinsho. In the morning, after breakfast, hike down to Dinsho, which takes about two hours through the northern woodlands and grasslands. During this hike, pass through Hygienia and Juniper tree forests, where you can spot mammals such as the Olive Baboon, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Mountain Nyala, Bohor Reedbuck, and numerous bird species. After completing your trek, meet your driver to head back to the airport for a flight departing at 15:00 pm to Addis Ababa.
Faits saillants
- Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Bale Mountains
- Spot rare Ethiopian wolves and other endemic wildlife in their habitat
- Hike through Gessay Grassland and the Web Valley, home to unique species
- Camp under the stars at high-altitude campsites in the national park
- Explore the northern woodlands and grasslands on a guided trek
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The trek involves hiking at high altitudes, up to 3,500 meters above sea level.
Weather can be unpredictable, so prepare for cold and wet conditions.
Participants should be in good physical condition.
INCLUS
- Pick up from Bale Goba Airport
- Guided hikes in Bale Mountains National Park
- Camping accommodations
- Full meals
- Entrance fees
- Cooks
- Professional guide
- Mule and mule handler
- Bottled water
NON INCLUS
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
