From Addis Ababa: 3-Days Bale Mountains Wildlife Group Tour

Explore the Bale Mountains National Park on a 6-day tour from Addis Ababa. Search for the endangered Ethiopian wolf, visit the Sanetti Plateau, and discover the lush Harenna Forest.
Day 1: Addis Ababa City Tour

Meet your guide and begin exploring Ethiopia's vibrant capital. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see the famous fossil of Lucy, one of humanity's oldest ancestors. Continue to Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of Ethiopia's most important religious landmarks, before driving to Entoto Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views of Addis Ababa.

Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, stroll through colorful local markets, and discover the rich history, culture, traditions, and everyday life of Ethiopia. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains National Park

After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Ethiopian Highlands toward Bale Mountains National Park. Along the journey, enjoy spectacular scenery, traditional villages, farmlands, and opportunities to observe local culture. Arrive at the Bale Mountains, one of Africa's most remarkable protected wilderness areas and a UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site known for its exceptional biodiversity. Take an evening nature walk around the lodge. Overnight near the park.

Day 3: Sanetti Plateau

Explore the famous Sanetti Plateau, the largest Afro-alpine plateau in Africa. Search for the endangered Ethiopian wolf, the world's rarest wild canid, found mainly in the Bale Mountains. Observe giant mole-rats, the wolves' primary prey, and enjoy excellent opportunities to photograph stunning landscapes.

Look for endemic mammals including the Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, Common Duiker, Grey Duiker, Serval, Golden Jackal, Spotted Hyena, and Olive Baboons. Birdwatchers may encounter Blue-winged Goose, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Rouget's Rail, Wattled Ibis, Thick-billed Raven, Moorland Francolin, and many other Ethiopian endemic birds.

Visit the spectacular Tulu Dimtu, Ethiopia's second-highest mountain at over 4,300 meters above sea level, offering unforgettable panoramic views.

Day 4: Harenna Forest Adventure

Journey into the mysterious Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia's largest and most beautiful cloud forests. This ancient forest is home to dense bamboo, giant trees, waterfalls, and unique plant species.

Search for Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys, Bale Monkeys (endemic to Ethiopia), Olive Baboons, Bushbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Bushpigs, and numerous bird species. If lucky, you may also encounter leopards or other elusive wildlife.

Visit traditional Oromo communities to learn about local customs, forest conservation, coffee cultivation, medicinal plants, and daily life.

Day 5: Wildlife, Birdwatching, and Nature Exploration

Spend another exciting day exploring different habitats within Bale Mountains National Park, including alpine moorlands, grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Enjoy outstanding birdwatching, wildlife photography, scenic walks, and peaceful moments surrounded by Ethiopia's untouched wilderness.

Day 6: Return to Addis Ababa

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.