Bale Mountains Trekking and Wildlife Spotting 6 Days Tours – Amhara, Ethiopia

EXPERIENCE

Day 1:Start driving from Addis to Bale Mountains, Dinsho HQ headquarters Arrival, after coffee & tea ! start hiking around Dinsho headquarters where the parks headquarters is located. Afterwards,our hike will take us through park H.Q where we’ll get a chance to spot and see some endemic/endangered mammals such as: Menilik’s Bush-buck, Mountain Nyala, Warthog, Reedbuck, Gray Duikers and Baboons. Also, Ethiopian endemic birds such as Abyssinian flycatcher , Wattled Ibis, and Abyssinian cat bird, which all will be found in juniper woodlands of Bale Mountains HQ.
Overnight at Dinsho Campsite.3100m asl
Day 2: Trek Dinsho to Habera Campsite
Morning after breakfasts begin our hike to Habera, which is about 18km long, Trek from Dinsho through the spectacular scenery of Web Valley towards the Fincha Habera waterfall, where the Web and Wolla rivers meet. In this area, we have our first chances to spot the endemic Ethiopian Wolf, as well as raptors, rock hyrax, and endemic birds such as: Blue Winged Goose. This will surely leave you excited and in awe of the actual wilderness of Bale mountains. on arrival at the campsite you will have a nice coffee/tea break.
Overnight Habera waterfall Campsite 3500masl.

Day 3: Trek Habera to Wassema
Trek to Wassema 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 to see the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. 5-6 hrs walk 18 km.
Overnight wassema Camping 3,900masl.

Day 4: Trekking to sanneti Plateau
Start the day by hiking through Wasama and sanneti Plateau, the highest plateau in Africa, Trekking to sanneti Plateau
Start the day by hiking through Wasama and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. Pass through the most beautiful Afro-alpine Moor land, beautiful wild alpine scenery, and lakes on the plateau. Trekking will take 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Sanneti Campsite. 4100m asl.

Day 5: Drive to Harenna Forest
After breakfast Meet the vehicle at the camp and drive towards Harenna Forest which is the second tropical rain forest in the country, On the way there will be a chance to see the rare and endangered Canid species Ethiopian Wolf, Abyssinian Hare,water birds like Blue winged Goose, Ruddy shell duck, Wattled Crane and others. Then, after taking a hike in the forest to the water fall and bamboo trail. The endemic Bale Monkey will be seen in the area and numerous bird species.

Day 6: Trek round then drive back to Robe for flight back to Addisabeba
after breakfast start morinig hiking around Harenna forest,Then after take a hike in the forest to waterfall and Bamboo trail. we have a chance to see endemic Bale Monkey in the area & numerous bird species,as well as Colombos monkeys,from Harenna drive bale goba,on the way drive you have the chance to see Ethiopian Wolf & many birds,Trips end take a flight back to Addis abeba

HIGHLIGHTS

we offer expert local guides who have extensive knowledge of the area
our tour includes a variety of activities such as hiking,wildlife spotting
we prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly practices

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