4-Day Bale Mountain Trekking and Wild Life Tour

4-Day Bale Mountain Trekking and Wild Life Tour

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Bale Mountains National Park
Best Ethiopian Safari Tour with Kitano Tour and Safaris, a highly rated tour company offering authentic and unforgettable experiences across Ethiopia. Join us on a 4-day journey through the breathtaking Bale Mountains, renowned for spectacular landscapes and incredible biodiversity. Our Bale Mountains Hiking and Nature Tour takes you through lush forests, vast alpine plateaus, and peaceful mountain lakes. Along the way, discover unique endemic wildlife, including the elusive Ethiopian Wolf, while experiencing the untouched beauty of Ethiopia's highlands.

Route

Start Bale Mountains National Park (Day 1)
Day 2 Drive to Lake Geber-Guracha
Day 3 Explore Harena Forest
Day 4 Fly Goba to Addis Ababa
End Bale Mountains National Park

Tour Features

Day 1 :Addis Ababa to Bale Goba Day 2 :Drive to Lake Geber-Guracha Day 3 :Explore Harena Forest Day 4 :Fly Goba to Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Bale Mountains National Park
  • Duration: 4 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
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Addis Ababa to Bale Goba
Morning 🏨Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
At 9:30 am, you'll depart Addis Ababa and arrive in Bale Goba at 10:35 am. You will be picked up to start your journey by our driver-guide and a local Bale Mountains specialist when you arrive. You'll drive to Bale Goba town for a coffee. You'll continue driving to Dinsho National Park for a short hike. The Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, and other endemic species are available. You will have a chance to see them. After the visit, you'll drive to Goba town for the night. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba.
Day 2 Drive to Lake Geber-Guracha
Morning 🏨Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll drive to the starting point for the hike to Lake Geber-Guracha, which will take approximately 4 hours. During the hike, there's a high chance of spotting the endemic Ethiopian wolf. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of the 3,900m-high lake, and visit local villages along the way. You'll continue driving to the Sanetti Plateau, with elevations ranging from 3,700m to 4,100m, making it the highest road in Africa. You'll hike around the second-highest peak in Ethiopia, Tullu Demtu (4,377m), before driving on to Harena Forest. On this day, you'll see the second-highest mountain in Ethiopia, Tullu Demtu, along with endemic wildlife like the Ethiopian wolf and various bird species. Expect about 3 hours of driving today. You'll have dinner at the lodge. Overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba.
Day 3 Explore Harena Forest
Morning 🏨Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you will embark on a beautiful 3-hour hike through Harena Forest. After the hike, you will return to the lodge for a lunch break. In the afternoon, you'll take a shorter hike to visit the stunning Bale Waterfalls. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba.
Day 4 Fly Goba to Addis Ababa
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you will enjoy a short hike. Afterwards, you will fly to Bale Goba to Addis Ababa. You will depart for Addis Ababa at 3:30, arriving at 4:25 pm. This marks the end of your adventure.

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)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

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
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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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USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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