Enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery
Begin the journey back to Addis Ababa
Refund Policy
Payments are non-refundable for cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time.
Trip Guidelines
This is a calm, friendly, and nature-focused group trip.
The itinerary may change because of weather, flight schedules, wildlife movement, road conditions, altitude, or group energy.
We encourage a patient, flexible, and go-with-the-flow mindset.
Bale's weather can be cold and unpredictable, especially around Tulu Dimitu and the surrounding highlands.
Bring warm waterproof clothing, layered clothes, and comfortable hiking shoes.
High-altitude areas may feel physically challenging, so we will move slowly and take breaks when needed.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Never approach, feed, disturb, or call wild animals.
Music should be kept at a low and respectful volume.
Respect fellow travelers, local communities, wildlife, and nature.
We follow a strict leave-no-trace principle. Everything brought into nature must be taken out.
Some accommodation may be simple and basic rather than luxurious.
Mobile network and electricity may be limited in parts of the park.
Activities may be adjusted or cancelled when necessary for safety.
Overall Experience
Expect a peaceful, adventurous, flexible, and unforgettable journey through the many different worlds of Bale Mountains National Park.
What Is Included
Round-trip ground transportation within the Bale region
Two nights of camping
Tents and sleeping mattresses where camping is required
Day 1: lunch and dinner
Day 2: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Bottled water during the trip
Coffee and tea
Bale Mountains National Park entrance fees
Local guiding services
Gassay Grassland wildlife and nature experience
Garba Guracha Lake hike
Harrena Forest nature walk
Tulu Dimitu experience
Harrena Forest exploration
Camping setup and assistance where required
Not Included
Round-trip domestic flights between Addis Ababa and Robe
Alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Accommodation upgrades
Any service or item not specifically listed under What Is Included
Place
Bale Mountains National Park
In the southeastern highlands
of Ethiopia lies one of the country’s most
breathtaking natural wonders, a destination often
described as “One Park, Many Worlds”
because of the incredible variety of landscapes
found inside it.
Description
Within one journey, travelers can experience open
grasslands, afro-alpine plateaus, mountain lakes,
waterfalls, volcanic ridges, deep valleys, bamboo
forests, wild coffee forests, rivers, and the
mysterious Harenna Forest. Few places in Ethiopia
offer so many different natural worlds in one
protected area.
Bale Mountains is also home to Tullu Dimtu, the
second-highest mountain in Ethiopia, standing at
around 4,377 meters above sea level. From this
highland landscape, travelers can enjoy wide mountain
views, cold alpine air, dramatic scenery, and a
powerful sense of adventure.
The park is one of the best places in the world to
see the rare Ethiopian wolf, along with mountain
nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, warthogs, birds of
prey, and many endemic species found only in Ethiopia.
The famous Sanetti Plateau is one of the most unique
high-altitude landscapes in Africa, filled with giant
lobelia plants, alpine lakes, rocky scenery, and
endless open sky.
One Park, Many Worlds
Bale is a perfect destination for travelers who love
trekking, camping, hiking, photography, wildlife
viewing, and adventure travel. It is a place where
every day feels different: one moment you are walking
through peaceful grassland, the next you are crossing
a cold mountain plateau, and later you may find
yourself surrounded by the green silence of Harenna
Forest.
What makes Bale unforgettable is this powerful
contrast. It is wild, peaceful, dramatic, and deeply
beautiful. For travelers who want more than a simple
sightseeing trip, Bale offers a real connection with
Ethiopia’s natural soul.
Bale Mountains National Park is not just a park. It
is one park, many worlds, where mountains, forests,
wildlife, lakes, waterfalls, trekking trails, camping
adventures, and Ethiopia’s highland beauty come
together in one unforgettable journey.
Bale Mountains National Park Adventure – 3 Days
Addis Ababa – Robe/Goba – Bale Mountains
National Park – Addis Ababa.
Trekking, camping, wildlife, mountains, forests, and
Ethiopia’s highland wilderness.
Day 1 – Flight to Bale & Arrival in
the Highlands
Begin your journey with a domestic flight from
Addis Ababa to the Bale region, arriving near
Robe/Goba, the main gateway area for Bale
Mountains National Park.
Upon arrival, transfer by car to your hotel,
lodge, or campsite. After check-in, meet the
local guide and begin your first introduction
to the park’s highland nature and
wildlife.
Experiences: Domestic flight
from Addis Ababa to the Bale region, airport
pickup and transfer to Robe, Goba, or Dinsho,
introduction to Bale Mountains National Park,
short trekking or nature walk around Dinsho,
chance to see mountain nyala, warthogs,
Menelik’s bushbuck, and birds, highland
sunset atmosphere, and preparation for the
next day’s Sanetti Plateau adventure.
Overnight: Hotel, lodge,
guesthouse, or camping arrangement around
Robe, Goba, or Dinsho.
Day 2 – Sanetti Plateau, Tullu Dimtu
& Ethiopian Wolf Experience
Today is the main adventure day of the Bale
Mountains journey. After breakfast, drive
toward the famous Sanetti Plateau, one of the
most unique high-altitude landscapes in Africa.
The journey continues toward Tullu Dimtu, the
second-highest mountain in Ethiopia, standing
at about 4,377 meters above sea level. This is
one of the most powerful viewpoints in the park
and a highlight for travelers who love
mountains, photography, and adventure.
Experiences: Early morning
drive to Sanetti Plateau, exploration of
Ethiopia’s dramatic afro-alpine
landscape, visit to Tullu Dimtu, mountain
scenery at around 4,377 meters above sea
level, search for Ethiopian wolves, giant
lobelia plants, alpine lakes, scenic
viewpoints, birdwatching, photography stops,
adventure trekking, nature exploration, and
learning about endemic wildlife and
high-altitude ecosystems.
Optional: Picnic lunch on the
plateau, extended trekking, camping in selected
areas, continuing deeper toward Harenna Forest,
or sunset photography in the mountain
landscape.
Overnight: Hotel, lodge,
guesthouse, or campsite around Goba or Robe,
or near Harenna depending on route and
accommodation choice.
Day 3 – Harenna Forest Experience &
Flight Back to Addis Ababa
Enjoy a final morning exploring the green and
mysterious side of Bale. Visit Harenna Forest,
one of Ethiopia’s most beautiful natural
forests on the southern slopes of the Bale
Mountains.
This area gives Bale its famous “One Park,
Many Worlds” feeling. After the cold high
mountains and open plateau, travelers enter a
completely different world of misty forest,
wild coffee, bamboo, moss-covered trees, birds,
and peaceful nature trails.
Experiences: Morning forest
experience in Harenna or nearby nature area,
short guided walk through forest scenery, wild
coffee and bamboo landscapes, birdwatching,
nature photography, final mountain viewpoints,
experiencing the contrast between plateau,
forest, and highland landscapes, airport
transfer, and flight back to Addis Ababa.
End of the Bale Mountains National Park
adventure.
Bale Mountains National Park is truly
“One Park, Many Worlds,” a
breathtaking flight-access adventure where
Ethiopia’s second-highest mountain, rare
wildlife, alpine plateaus, forests, lakes,
waterfalls, trekking trails, and camping
experiences come together in one unforgettable
journey.
