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5-Day Bale Mountains Trekking
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Duration - 5 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The Bale Mountains are mountain ranges in the Oromia Region of southeast Ethiopia, south of the Awash River, which is part of the Ethiopian Highlands. Menelik’s bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala. Birds in this area include the blue-winged Goose, the spot-breasted Lapwing.
Highlights
- Drive from Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains
- Trek to Sodota
- Trek to Wasama
Description
5-Day Bale Mountains Trekking
The Bale Mountains are mountain ranges in the Oromia Region of southeast Ethiopia, south of the Awash River, which is part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They include Tullu Demtu, the second-highest mountain in Ethiopia, and Mount Batu. The Weyib River, a tributary of the Jubba River, rises in these mountains east of Goba. 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.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Accommodation
- Full board Meals
- Local guide, Scout
- Exclusions:
- Flight ticket
- Alcohol Drinks
- Other Expenses which are not listed on inclusions
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Bale Mountains
Day 1
Drive from Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains
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.
Day 2
Trek to Sodota
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.
Day 3
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.
Day 4
Trek to Gebre Gurracha
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.
Day 5
Drive back to Addis Ababa
You will drive back to Addis Ababa. It will be the end of the tour.
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