3-Day Bale Mountains National Park Tour
Bale Mountains National Park is one of Ethiopia’s most stunning destinations, known for its diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unique ecosystems. This 3-day adventure takes you through highland plateaus, dense forests, and encounters with rare animals like the Ethiopian wolf.
📅 3-Day Itinerary: Bale Mountains National Park
🌟 Tour Highlights
- Wildlife spotting – Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, giant mole rat.
- Sanetti Plateau – Africa’s highest driveable road.
- Harenna Forest – A unique cloud forest ecosystem.
- Trekking & adventure – Stunning landscapes & endemic species.
🛫 Day 1: Drive from Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains (Dinsho HQ)
🚗 Morning: Depart from Addis Ababa
- Drive ~7-8 hours via Shashamene and the Rift Valley.
- Enjoy views of lakes, farmlands, and the scenic Gaysay Grasslands.
- Stop for lunch in Shashamene or Asella.
🏕️ Afternoon: Arrive at Bale Mountains (Dinsho HQ)
- Register at the Bale Mountains National Park Headquarters (Dinsho).
- Take a short hike to see the Menelik’s bushbuck and mountain nyala.
- Overnight: Dinsho Lodge or camping near the park entrance.
🏔️ Day 2: Explore the Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest
🌄 Morning: Sanetti Plateau Adventure
- Drive to Sanetti Plateau (4,000m), home to:
- The Ethiopian wolf – The world’s rarest canid.
- Giant lobelia plants & Afro-alpine landscapes.
- Stunning views from Tullu Dimtu (4,377m), Ethiopia’s second-highest peak.
🌳 Afternoon: Harenna Forest Exploration
- Descend to Harenna Forest, a mystical cloud forest with:
- Wildlife: Baboons, bush pigs, colobus monkeys.
- Traditional wild coffee plantations.
- Hidden waterfalls and caves.
- Overnight: Bale Mountain Lodge (luxury) or Harenna campsite.
🌿 Day 3: Trek to the Web Valley & Return to Addis Ababa
🥾 Morning: Web Valley & Sof Omar Caves (Optional)
- Hike through the Web Valley, home to highland birds & Ethiopian wolves.
- Optional: Visit Sof Omar Caves, Ethiopia’s longest underground cave system.
🚗 Afternoon: Drive Back to Addis Ababa
- Stop for lunch in Asella or Ziway.
- Arrive in Addis Ababa by early evening.