Day Bale Mountains Adventure: Trekking & Wildlife

• 6:30 AM: You'll meet at Bole International Airport or your hotel in Addis Ababa.

• 7:55 AM: You'll fly from Addis Ababa to Goba (approximately 1 hour).

• 8:55 AM: You'll arrive at Goba Airport. Drive to Dinsho, the gateway to Bale Mountains National Park (2.5–3 hours).

Midday:

• Noon: You'll arrive at Dinsho and check in at the park headquarters.

• You'll have lunch at a local lodge or picnic-style meal.

• You'll take a guided nature walk to spot mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, and warthogs. Visit waterfalls and explore the lush juniper woodlands.

Evening:

• 6:30 PM: ready for your dinner

• 7:00 AM: Breakfast and trek preparation.

• You'll start trekking through Afro-alpine meadows and grasslands, passing through valleys rich in biodiversity.

• You'll spot wildlife such as Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala, and warthogs.

• You'll reach Sodota Campsite (3,500m altitude) in the afternoon.

Afternoon:

• 1:00 PM: You'll have a picnic lunch en route.

• You'll continue trekking, enjoying panoramic views of the Bale Mountains.

Evening:

• 6:00 PM: You'll arrive at Sodota Campsite and set up camp.

• Relax, have dinner, and enjoy the starry sky.

6:30 AM: Breakfast and early departure for a full day of trekking.

• You'll hike through high-altitude grasslands and rocky terrain.

• You'll cross rivers and pass through areas where Ethiopian wolves are frequently spotted.

Midday:

• 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch in a scenic spot.

• You'll continue trekking towards the stunning Keyrensa Valley.

Evening:

• 5:30 PM: You'll arrive at Keyrensa Campsite (3,800m altitude).

• Set up camp, relax, and enjoy dinner.

• 6:30 AM: Breakfast and trek preparation.

• You'll trek through rocky ridges, alpine moorlands, and vast plateaus.

• You'll spot endemic bird species, including the blue-winged goose and wattled crane.

Midday:

• 12:30 PM: Lunch break with incredible mountain views.

• You'll continue trekking towards Rafu Campsite, reaching 4,000m elevation.

Evening:

• 5:30 PM: You'll arrive at Rafu, set up camp, and rest.

• 6:30 PM: Dinner.

• 6:30 AM: Breakfast and trek down towards Harenna Forest.

• You'll witness a breathtaking transition from high-altitude plateaus to lush cloud forest.

• You'll encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys, leopards (rare sightings), and endemic birds.

Midday:

• 12:30 PM: Picnic lunch in the forest.

• You'll visit a local village and learn about traditional coffee preparation and honey harvesting.

Evening:

• 5:30 PM: You'll go back to your hotel

• 6:30 AM: Breakfast and a short forest walk.

• 8:30 AM: You'll depart Harenna Forest and drive towards Goba.

• 10:30 AM: You'll have a mid-morning stop for coffee/snacks.

• 12:30 PM: You'll have lunch at a roadside restaurant or picnic in Shashamene.

• Afternoon: You'll continue to Goba Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.

Evening: You'll have a farewell dinner and Bole International Airport for departure.