10 Days Bale Mountains

After breakfast, we will make our way to Lake Langano, which is approximately a four-hour journey. You can take a leisurely walk around the lodge, relax on the beach (where swimming is allowed), and spot wildlife such as warthogs and olive baboons right outside your lodge. The lodges offer a variety of activities, including hiking in the nearby forest, mountain biking, bird watching, fishing, hippo spotting, and horseback riding. 

Accommodation: Lodge at Lake Langano

After having breakfast, we embark on a five-hour drive from Shshamane to Dinsho, the site of the Bale Mountains National Park headquarters. In the afternoon, we enjoy a leisurely and captivating walk around the Dinsho headquarters, where we are likely to encounter a variety of wildlife, including warthogs, the distinctive Menelik bushbuck, and Mountain Nyala. 

Overnight: Dinsho Campsite.

Today, we will hike from Dinsho, traversing the Web Valley to the Fincha Habera waterfall, located at the confluence of the Web and Wolla rivers. This area presents our first chances to see the elusive Ethiopian wolf, along with raptors, rock hyrax, and a variety of other wildlife. After taking a refreshing break at the beautiful waterfall, we will continue on to Sodota. 

Overnight: Sodota campsite.

Today, we will continue our adventure through stunning landscapes as we make our way to the Keyrensa campsite. There's a high chance that we might encounter the Ethiopian wolf, along with a diverse array of bird species, particularly raptors. 

Overnight: Keyrensa campsite

Today's trek to the Rafu campground will be challenging. Following that, we'll pass the volcanic rock formations that encircle Rafu, offering us stunning panoramic views. Along the way, we should also spot cliff springers, rock hyraxes, and various other wildlife. 

Overnight: Rafu campsite

Upon reaching our campsite, we'll take a stroll around Gerba Guracha, also referred to as "Black Lake," the largest lake in the Bale Mountains, where a diverse array of water birds resides. Today, we have an extensive hike ahead of us across the Senneti plateau, the largest Afro-alpine area on the African continent.

Overnight: Gerba Guracha campsite

Today, we will dedicate approximately 5-6 hours to exploring the Senetti Plateau, renowned as one of the best locations to encounter Ethiopian wolves. In addition, we will visit the Crane Lakes and hike to the summit of Mount Tullu Deemtu, Ethiopia's second highest peak, which rises to an impressive 4,377 meters and provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape. In the Highlands, we may spot a variety of birds, including the Abyssinian Ground Thrush, Abyssinian Woodpecker, White-backed Black Tit, Yellow-crowned Canary, Somali Chestnut-winged Starling, Olive Pigeon, and Mountain Buzzard.

Overnight: Camping at Senetti Campsite.

After breakfast, our vehicles will transport us from the Senetti plateau to Ethiopia's largest rainforest, the Harrena Forest, situated in the southern part of the national park and teeming with diverse plant and wildlife species. We will explore parts of the stunning Harenna forest on foot, seeking sightings of the Colobus and the rare Bale monkeys. In the late afternoon, we will proceed to Goba, where we will spend the night at a local hotel.

Accommodation: Goba Wabeshebele Hotel, Goba.

We will fly back to Addis Ababa from Goba. Upon arrival at the Addis Ababa airport, you will be transported to your hotel, where you will have access to a day room until 6:00 PM. In the evening, you are invited to enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner and dance at a well-known restaurant in Addis Ababa. After dinner, if you choose to stay overnight in Addis Ababa, you'll be taken back to your hotel, or if you're departing, you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight.

Accommodation: Hotel in Addis Ababa or Departure.