Book this 6-Day Bale Mountains Trekking Tour to trek through Ethiopia’s rare wildlife highlands.
The trip begins with arrival at Goba Airport, followed by a drive to the Bale Mountains. You start your hike, spotting rare wildlife like Menelik’s bushbuck, mountain nyala, and various birds.
The trek continues from Dinsho to Sodota, passing Web Valley and Fincha Habera Waterfall, where the Ethiopian wolf may be seen. The journey then moves through Wasema and the Sanetti Plateau. Next, you explore Harenna Forest, home to Bale monkeys and rare birds.
Finally, you return to Robe before flying back to Addis Ababa from Goba Airport.
Detailed 6-Day Bale Mountains Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Bale Mountains
You will arrive at Goba Airport, where our guide will meet you and drive you to the Bale Mountains. On arrival, check in and receive instructions before starting the hike.
During the hike, look for the rare Menelik’s bushbuck and mountain nyala, both found only in this area. Other animals here include warthogs, reedbucks, grey duikers, and baboons. Birds you may see include the black-headed siskin, wattled ibis, and Abyssinian catbird, common in the woodland areas of the Bale Mountains.
Day 2: Trek from Dinsho to Sodota Campsite
After breakfast, hike about 18km to Sodota. This trek offers stunning views and beautiful scenery.
Along the way, see the Web Valley and the Fincha Habera Waterfall, where the Web and Wolla Rivers meet. This spot is also a good place to look for the rare Ethiopian wolf and the endemic blue-winged goose.
Day 3: Trek from Sodota to Wasema
Hike to Wasema, an area with amazing views. The trek passes through the Mararo Valley, known for lammergeiers and Verreaux’s eagles that nest on the cliffs.
The Ethiopian wolf has also been spotted here on several occasions. The hike takes about 7 hours.
Day 4: Trek to Sanetti Plateau
Hike to the beautiful Sanetti Plateau. Notable wildlife here includes falcons, raptors, and the Ethiopian wolf. The high mountain plants offer stunning views, and you will also explore the lakes on the plateau.
Day 5: Drive to Harenna Forest
Hike to Harenna Forest, the second largest tropical rain-forest in Ethiopia. In the forest, you may see rare wildlife such as the Ethiopian wolf, ruddy shelduck, wattled crane, blue-winged goose, and Abyssinian hare, along with the Bale monkey, found only in this region.
Later, return to Robe for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer to the Airport for Your Flight to Addis Ababa
After an early breakfast, drive to Goba Airport in time for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
Book this 6-Day Bale Mountains Trekking Tour today and trek through Ethiopia’s wolf country and rare highland forests.
