This is an unforgettable 6-day trekking adventure in the breathtaking Bale Mountains National Park, one of Ethiopia’s most pristine and diverse highland ecosystems. Located in southeastern Ethiopia, this UNESCO-recognized biodiversity hotspot offers dramatic landscapes, rare wildlife, and unique cultural encounters.
This tour takes you through lush forests, alpine meadows, stunning escarpments, and the vast Sanetti Plateau—home to the Ethiopian wolf, the world’s rarest canid. You’ll traverse rugged trails, pass through traditional villages, and camp under the starlit African sky.
The Bale Mountains are also renowned for their rich birdlife, endemic plants, and iconic features like the Harenna Forest and Tulu Dimtu, Ethiopia’s second-highest peak. This trek is perfect for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone looking to explore one of Africa’s hidden gems.
Highlights:
- Explore the Sanetti Plateau, a critical habitat for Ethiopian wolves.
- Trek to the summit of Tulu Dimtu (4,377 meters).
- Immerse yourself in the ancient Harenna Forest, home to rare species and traditional honey harvesting.
- Spot endemic wildlife, including mountain nyalas, Menelik’s bushbucks, and giant molerats.
- Experience the serene beauty of high-altitude lakes and dramatic escarpments.
Who is this tour for?
This tour is ideal for moderately experienced trekkers who appreciate a mix of adventure and wildlife. While the trails are challenging, they promise rewarding views and unforgettable experiences.
Prepare to disconnect from the world, reconnect with nature, and be awed by the raw beauty of Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains.
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Upon arrival at the destination Bale Mountains National Park which is about 400km away by afternoon, we will be at the HQ of the National Park where we gonna settle for camping in a juniper open woodland habitat surrounded by an endemic Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck plus another bonus of wildlife.
Overnight: at BMNP, HQ
Day 2 Adelle
Here in the northern part of Bale Mountains National Park is so rich due to the Wildlife’s high diversity of Mammals and Birdlife in their unique habitat of Gaysay Grassland and Northern woodland both habitats are very close to each other.
Expect to see: Mountain nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Grey Duiker, Several cats, and so more
Overnight: Adelle
Day 3 Sodota
Hiking to Web Valley looking for an endangered species of canine that is only found in Ethiopia and Bale Mountains National Park is home to 80 percent of the population of the Ethiopian wolf plus more to see.
Habitat: Afro-alpine
Overnight: Sodota
Day 4 Rafu Rock Lava
This is the day we gonna say where everything is special Rafu Rock Lava is an amazing experience, by the time you get there you gonna jump from rock to rock like Klipspringer.
Key Animals: Klipspringer, Le
Over Night: Rafu Rock Lava (Rafu)
Habitat : Afro-alpine
Day 5 Sanate plateaus
After breakfast hiking on one of the largest Afro-alpine in the entire of Africa meet and greet one of the rare canine species in the world the Ethiopian wolf and so many different species of birds besides wildlife and birds watching the landscapes themselves breathtaking.
Habitat: Afro-alpine
Key Animals: Ethiopian wolf, Klipspringer, Rock Hyrax, Abyssinian hare
Overnight: Sanate plateaus
Day 6 Addis Ababa
Early morning drive back to Addis Abeba via Afro-alpine will reach Addis Abeba by the afternoon some city tour afterward farewell dinner then fly home.
Key Animals: Ethiopian wolf,
Overnight: fly home
