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3-Day Bale Mountains Wildlife & Scenery

3-Day Bale Mountains Wildlife & Scenery

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Bale Mountains National Park
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Kitano Tour and Safaris invites you to experience an unforgettable 3-day Bale Mountains Safari in one of Ethiopia's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Fly from Addis Ababa to Goba and explore the breathtaking Bale Mountains National Park, renowned for its unique landscapes, endemic wildlife, and exceptional birdlife. Hike through the scenic Dinsho Highlands, where you'll have the chance to spot the majestic Mountain Nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, warthogs, and a variety of endemic Ethiopian and Abyssinian birds. Journey across the dramatic Sanetti Plateau, home to the rare and endangered Ethiopian wolf, giant mole rats, and stunning Afro-alpine scenery unlike anywhere else in Africa. Continue your adventure with a trek through the lush Harenna bamboo forests, discovering beautiful waterfalls while watching playful Bale monkeys, colobus monkeys, and other forest wildlife in their natural habitat. This Kitano Tour and Safaris experience is perfect for wildlife safaris in Ethiopia, birdwatching tours, nature lovers, photographers, and adventure travelers seeking an authentic journey through the incredible Bale Mountains.

Route

Start Bale Mountains National Park (Day 1)
Day 2 Sanetti Plateau & Ethiopian Wolf Sightings
Day 3 Harenna Forest - Transfer to Goba Airport, Fly to Addis Ababa
End Bale Mountains National Park

Tour Features

Day 1 :Fly from Addis Ababa to Goba - Dinsho Highlands Day 2 :Sanetti Plateau & Ethiopian Wolf Sightings Day 3 :Harenna Forest - Transfer to Goba Airport, Fly to Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Bale Mountains National Park
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Harenna Forest Hotel and Cultural Lodge Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Fly from Addis Ababa to Goba - Dinsho Highlands
⏱Morning 🏨Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll fly from Addis Ababa to Goba and meet our representative upon arrival. You'll drive to Dinsho, the gateway to the Bale Mountains. In the afternoon, you will hike through highland meadows and misty forests, spotting wildlife such as mountain nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, and warthogs. Birdwatchers can enjoy endemic Ethiopian and Abyssinian species. Your overnight stay will be in Dinsho, surrounded by the serene beauty of the highlands at Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel.
Day 2 Sanetti Plateau & Ethiopian Wolf Sightings
⏱Morning 🏨Harenna Forest Hotel and Cultural Lodge Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll ascend to Sanetti Plateau, home to the rare Ethiopian wolf. Watch these elegant predators hunting across the plateau at sunrise. Along the way, you'll spot unique rodents like the giant molerat. You'll stop at Tulu Dimtu, the highest peak in the park (4,377m), and enjoy panoramic views. You'll visit Rira village for a cultural stop or a short forest walk, then explore bamboo forests and waterfalls, keeping an eye out for Bale monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Your overnight stay will be at Harena Forest Harenna Forest Hotel and Cultural Lodge.
Day 3 Harenna Forest - Transfer to Goba Airport, Fly to Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will enjoy a relaxed morning in the highlands with optional short hikes or birdwatching. You'll transfer back to Goba Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa, concluding your Bale Mountains adventure with memories of rare wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and pristine highland forests.

Rates

From: $759 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Bale Mountains National Park

End: Bale Mountains National Park

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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