5 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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.
Day 3: Trek to Wasama
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views.
Around 5-6 hours of trekking. Camping at Wasama.
Day 4: Trek to Gebre Gurracha
Trekking will take 6-7 hours.Camping at Gebre Gurracha.

What's Included

Tour guide
All entrance and Tax fees
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Full camping equipment including tents, mattresses and sleeping bags for camping and trekking.
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Transportation
Accommodation
Alcohol drinks for any age
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our Driver and tourist guide will be will be waiting you are Bole international airport (the client's can mention their specific locations for pickup), and will be transfer to the hotel and according to the convenient time, the tour will be started.

Drop-off point
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Drive from Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains

    1 stop
  • 1
    Bale Mountains National Park

    You will drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. You will arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon and experience a game drive activity 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, the Rouget’s rail, and numerous other species.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Trek to Sodota

    1 stop
  • 2
    Bale Mountains National Park

    You'll experience a game drive 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. You'll stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break. Hiking will take 6-7 hours. Camping at Sodota. You'll trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. You will pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a see the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. Around 5-6 hours of trekking. You'll be camping at Wasama.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Trek to Wasama

    1 stop
  • 3
    Bale Mountains National Park

    Trek to Wasama You'll experience a game drive activity and T]trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. You will pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. You'll have around 5-6 hours of trekking. You'll be camping at Wasama.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trek to Gebre Gurracha

    1 stop
  • 4
    Bale Mountains National Park

    You will 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. You will end the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromo language. Your trekking will take 6-7 hours. You'll be camping at Gebre Gurracha.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Drive back to Addis Ababa

    1 stop
  • 5
    Addis Ababa

    Drive back to Addis Ababa You will drive back to Addis Ababa. It will be the end of the tour.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Ethio Backpacker Tours

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Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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