Day 1: Flight to Bale Mountains
On arrival to Bale Mountains, meet your guide and drive to
the park Headquarters. Afterwards, our hike will take us
through park H.Q where we’ll get a chance to spot and see
endemic/endangered mammals such as: Menilik’s
Buchbuck, Mountain Nyala, Warthog, Reedbuck, Gray
Duikers and Baboons. Also Ethiopian endemic birds such
as: Black-headed siskin, Wattled Ibis, and Abyssinian cat
bird which all will be found in juniper woodlands of Bale
Mountains HQ.
Overnight at Dinsho Campsite.3100masl.
Day 2: Trek To Adelay
Today we start hiking from Dinsho /parkHQ/ to Adelay
campsite 16km. pass through Gaysay grassland to see
most of the Antelope families such as mountain nyala,
menilik bushbuck and then to the woodland part of the
national park
Overnight: Camp in Adelay Campsite 3400masl.
Day 3: Trek Adelay to Sodota Campsite
Morning after breakfasts begin our hike to Sodota which is
about 18km long. Trek from Adelay through the
spectacular scenery of Web Valley towards the Fincha
Habera waterfall, where the Web and Wolla rivers meet. In
this area, we have our first chances to spot the endemic
Ethiopian Wolf, as well as raptors, rock hyrax and endemic
birds such as: Blue Winged Goose. This will surely leave
you excited and in awe of the actual wilderness of Bale
mountains. on arrival at the campsite you will have nice
coffee/tea break.
Overnight Sodota Campsite 3500masl.
Day 4: Trek Sodota to wasema
Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with
stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the
Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles keep nests. There will
also be a chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf and numerous
bird life. Around 6-7 hours of trekking.
Overnight Wasema Campsite at a b 3900masl.
Day 5: Trek Wasema to Rafu
Through this next section of wilderness, it becomes very
easy to see how the mountain massif was formed through
one super volcano long in the past. The ice age with
glaciers have also taken some serious sculpting of the
mountains, but the walk between Wasamaa and Rafu,
really highlight the volcanic influence. Incredible rock
formations of basalt pipes and granite boulders litter the
high country and makes walking through here an
absolutely stunning experience. 5-6 hours hike.
Overnight Rafu Campsite 4000 masl.
Day 6: Trekking to sanneti Plateau
Morning after breakfast leave the beautiful Rafu and
heading to Sanetti Plateau. Falcons, raptors, and possibly
the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. Pass through the most
beautiful Afro-alpine Moor land, beautiful wild alpine
scenery and lakes on the plateau.
Overnight Sanneti Campsite 4100masl.
Day 7: Drive to Harenna Forest
After breakfast Meet the vehicle at the camp and drive
towards Harenna Forest which is the second tropical rain
forest in the country. On the way there will be a chance to
see the rare and endangered Canid species Ethiopian Wolf,
Abyssinian Hare, water birds like Blue winged Goose,
Ruddy shell duck, Wattled Crane and others. Then after
take a hike in the forest to water fall and Bamboo trail. The
endemic Bale Monkey will be seen in the area and
numerous bird species. Return back to Robe for overnight.
Overnight Tokuma Hotel in Robe