Overview
Bale Mountains National Park contains a spectacularly diverse landscape. The high altitude, afro-montane Sanetti Plateau rises to over 4,000m and includes the highest peak in the southern Ethiopia highlands. This undulating plateau is marked by numerous glacial lakes and swamps and surrounded by higher volcanic ridges and peaks. The southern slopes are covered by the lush and largely unexplored Harenna Forest.
What to bring / Included
- Sunblock
- Hiking shoes
- Warm clothing (nights get cold)
- Light waterproof jacket
- Hiking hats
- Sleeping bags
- Accommodation for 5 days with breakfast
- Food during the trek 5 days.
- Professional tour guide
- Transfers between destinations
- Guide, porter
- Donkeys to carry luggages
- Entrance fees
- Transportations
Itinerary
Arrive at the park headquarters, meet with your guide and discuss the plan. in time for a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent seen to 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, Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species. 2hrs walk.
Overnight Camping. 3000masl.
On this day you will be starting the hike from Dinsho in to the woodland part of the national park. You will have a chance to spot endemic birds and mamals of Ethiopia. Admire the stunning nature beauty of the Bale Mountains. 5-6 hrs walk 18 km. Overnight camping. 3,400masl.
Start hiking from Adelay and enter the national park. while trekking through the park there will be a chance to see the rarest canid Ethiopian Wolf, Rock Hyrax, Giant Mole rat and most of birds of prey. stop by Habera waterfall for a nice break then heading to Sodota campsite for Overnight 3,500masl. 6-7 hrs walk  20km.
Trek to Wasema through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. 5-6 hrs walk 18 km.
Overnight Camping 3,900masl.
Today you will be walking through a beautiful landscape. Near Rafu you will enjoy panoramic view of Rafu Rock pillars which are caused by volcanic lava flow. 5-6 hrs walk 18 km.
Overnight Camping 4,000masl.
Morning after breakfast start the hike and pass through the Second highest point of Ethiopia Called Tullu Deemtu (4377 masl)Â which will be windy as it covers the all weather of Africa because of its Elevation over 4000 m asl chance to see the Starcks Hare, Endemic Gaint molerat and water birds etc. at the end meet the vehicle and drive back to Goba Town for Overnight.
Overnight Hote
Morning after breakfast transfer service to Airport for your flight of Addis.
