Overview
Tour Overview
Ethiopia Safari: Join us on an authentic 4-day journey through the breathtaking Bale Mountains, a region known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Our
Day by Day
Itinerary
Addis Ababa to Bale Goba
Day 1Addis Ababa to Bale Goba Addis Ababa to Bale Goba At 9:30 am, you'll depart Addis Ababa and arrive in Bale Goba at 10:35 am. You will be picked up to start your journey by our driver-guide and a local Bale Mountains specialist when you arrive. You'll drive to Bale Goba town for a coffee. You'll continue driving to Dinsho National Park for a short hike. The Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, and other endemic species are available. You will have a chance to see them. After the visit, you'll drive to Goba town for the night. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain) High Season October to January (Park is never busy) Best Weather November to February Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP Ethiopian Wolf Common Mountain Nyala Common Warthog Common Menelik'sBushbuck Occasional Guereza Monkey Occasional Show more Olive Baboon Occasional Bohor Reedbuck Occasional Starck's Hare Occasional Giant Mole-rat Occasional Bale Monkey Rare Giant Forest Hog Rare Golden Jackal Rare Gelada Monkey None Walia Ibex None Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive to Lake Geber-Guracha
Day 2Drive to Lake Geber-Guracha Drive to Lake Geber-Guracha After breakfast, you'll drive to the starting point for the hike to Lake Geber-Guracha, which will take approximately 4 hours. During the hike, there’s a high chance of spotting the endemic Ethiopian wolf. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of the 3,900m-high lake, and visit local villages along the way. You'll continue driving to the Sanetti Plateau, with elevations ranging from 3,700m to 4,100m, making it the highest road in Africa. You'll hike around the second-highest peak in Ethiopia, Tullu Demtu (4,377m), before driving on to Harena Forest. On this day, you’ll see the second-highest mountain in Ethiopia, Tullu Demtu, along with endemic wildlife like the Ethiopian wolf and various bird species. Expect about 3 hours of driving today. You'll have dinner at the lodge. Overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore Harena Forest
Day 3Explore Harena Forest Explore Harena Forest After breakfast, you will embark on a beautiful 3-hour hike through Harena Forest. After the hike, you will return to the lodge for a lunch break. In the afternoon, you'll take a shorter hike to visit the stunning Bale Waterfalls. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly Goba to Addis Ababa
Day 4Fly Goba to Addis Ababa Fly Goba to Addis Ababa After breakfast, you will enjoy a short hike. Afterwards, you will fly to Bale Goba to Addis Ababa. You will depart for Addis Ababa at 3:30, arriving at 4:25 pm. This marks the end of your adventure. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Ethio Top Land Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this. The exact order, contents and rates of this
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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