• 5 Days from
    $540 p/p in USD
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Bale Trek Ethiopia Tours

  • Ethiopia
Destinations

Destinations

Ethiopia,

Tour Type

Tour Type

Guided, Large Group, Small Group

Safari Standard

Safari Standard

Budget

Tour Overview

This treks takes you in the largest afro alpine habitat in the whole of Africa. Bale Mountains National Park covers the largest afro alpine habitat in the whole of Africa. It is an area of high altitude plateau that is fragmented by the numerous remarkable volcanic plugs and peaks, beautiful alpine lakes and mountain streams that run down in the deep rocky and gorges on their way to the lowlands. It is heaven for various endemic mammals including Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, Bale monkey and many other wildlife species.

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General Information

  • Safari types:
    Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
  • Activities:
    Game Viewing, Walking Safari, Hiking, Boat Cruise, Birding, Cultural Experience
  • Getting around:
    Game Viewing Vehicle
  • Start/end:
    Start in Addis Ababa, end in Addis Ababa
  • Minimum age:
    8

Price Per Person – USD

From USD 540 per person

What's Included

  • 4×4 car for two days with experienced driver
  • Return airport transfers
  • Accommodation, meals & water
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Camping equipment
  • Experienced coo
  • All entrance fees

What's Excluded

  • Flights & visa
  • Tips
  • Photo fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal items

Disclaimer

  • This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Bale Trek Ethiopia Tours
  • All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
  • Display price is usually based on two people sharing
  • Bale Trek Ethiopia Tours‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
  • All itineraries and services are subject to availability

Day by Day Overview

Arrive at Bale Robe Domestic Airport and transfer to the headquarters of Bale Mountain National Park with packed lunch boxes. Enjoy an afternoon hike and drive in Bale Mountains National Park, known for its large herds of mountain nyala, diverse wildlife including Ethiopian wolf, Bale monkey and reed buck, natural forest and excellent opportunities for birdwatching.

After breakfast at the hotel depart for the Sennett plateau and Harana Forest with packed lunch boxes. This is a Conservation Area and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The scenery is breathtaking scenery with bamboo forest. It supports a high density of wildlife including common warthogs, giant forest hog, bush pig and Bale monkeys. Return to the camp for dinner.

Overnight: Harana Forest Camp

After breakfast at the community lodge, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Harana Forest part of  the national park. Enjoy a hot lunch at the community lodge or packed lunch boxes. The area is famous for the annual great migration of bird species and is home to the Ethiopian Big Five: mountain nyala, Ethiopian wolf, Ethiopian bush buck, Bale monkey and  giant mole rat. The landscapes are stunning and include vast plains and rocky outcrops. Return to the camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Harana Forest Camp

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Harana Forest enroute to Lake Hawassa and Abijata National Park with packed lunch boxes. Enjoy an afternoon boat trip at Lake Hawassa, observe the hippopotamus and aquatic birds. The area offers a variety of ecosystems including forests, wetlands, and grasslands and rich bird life. In the evening enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hawassa, at the one of best hotels

After breakfast, drive to the fish market to observe the local way of life. Enjoy your time with the local community, with lunch on the way and a stop for coffee. Later on drive to Addis Ababa for departure. Depending on clients we will take our guests to the cultural restaurant before transfer to airport.

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