Trekking to Bale Mountains – 9 Days: A Deep Exploration of Ethiopia’s Hidden Highlands

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Drive to the southeastern part of the capital city to the home of 26 % of Ethiopia endemic wildlife destination

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All about the Trekking to Bale Mountains – 9 Days: A Deep Exploration of Ethiopia’s Hidden Highlands.

Embark on an epic 9-day journey through the captivating landscapes of Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains, a remote and pristine wilderness in the southeast of the country. This immersive trek offers a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and wildlife, making it an ideal experience for those seeking a true connection with nature.

Over the course of 9 days, you’ll explore the diverse ecosystems of Bale Mountains National Park, from lush forests to high-altitude plateaus. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Addis Ababa to the park’s edge, followed by a series of thrilling treks that lead you through the Harenna Forest, one of Africa’s last remaining cloud forests, and across the vast Sanetti Plateau, known for its otherworldly beauty.

Along the way, you’ll have the chance to encounter Ethiopia’s unique wildlife, including the endangered Ethiopian wolf, Gelada monkeys, and a wide range of bird species. The trek also offers opportunities to connect with local communities, experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people living in the region.

This 9-day trek is designed for experienced trekkers who are ready to venture into one of the most remote and scenic parts of Ethiopia. Whether you are drawn to the stunning natural beauty, the thrill of exploring new terrain, or the chance to witness rare wildlife, the Trek to Bale Mountains promises an unforgettable adventure filled with both physical challenge and breathtaking rewards.

Day 1 Drive to south eastern part of the capital city

Drive to the southeastern part of the capital city to the home of 26 % of Ethiopia endemic wildlife destination and Upon arrival explore the headquarters of the Bale mountains national park, the areas are covered by juniper forest and home to different species of wildlife including two endemic species to the habitats (Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck )
Except to see: Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, Common Warthog, and grey Duiker
Habitat: open woodland
Overnight: Campsite at the HQ (Camping)
Day 2 Adele campsite

Hiking via the beautiful landscapes and the largest Afro-alpine to the next campsite which is so different in terms of habitats and wildlife.
Except to see: Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Grey Duiker.
Habitat: Heather Moorland
Overnight: Adele campsite
Day 3 Sodota

Via through dramatic landscape walk to Afro-alpine meadows looking for one of the most endangered species of Wolf and different migratory birds, here is the day we start our best landscapes
Key Animals: Ethiopian wolf, Mountain Nyala, Serval cat
Habitat: Afro-alpine
Overnight: Sodota Campsite
Day 4 Wassama

Again through the magnificent landscape experience of a lifetime heading to the next destination of our beautiful campsite, except to see Ethiopian Wolf and Caracal, serval cat.
Key Animals: Ethiopian wolf, leopard,
Habitat: Afro-alpine
Overnight: Wassama Campsite
Day 5 Rafu

There is the day we gonna say wow where everything is special Rafu Rock Lava 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 6 Garba Guracha

After breakfast hiking on one of the largest Afro-alpine in the entire of Africa meets and greets one of the Rarest Canine species in the world the Ethiopian wolf and so many different species of birds beside wildlife and bird watching the landscapes themselves breathtaking.
Habitat: Afro-alpine
Key Animals: Ethiopian wolf, Klipspringer, Rock Hyrax, Abyssinian hare
Overnight: Garba Guracha
Day 7 Harenna forest

Stay in the forest and drive to Manyate coffee forest toward south through the evergreen forest of Harenna forest then come back for lunch at campsite afternoon hiking to mountain Gushurale then Game Drive at the night before dinner.
Except to see: Bale Monkey, Giant Forest hog, Bushpig, Colobus Monkey, Menelik’s Bushbuck
Habitat: Tropical rainforest
Overnight: Harenna forest
Day 9 Addis Ababa

Drive to Addis Abeba via Harenna forest and Afro-alpine