Trekking in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains;
​5 Days / 4 Nights

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Tour Summary

• ​Trek in five distinct and unique habitats: the Northern Grasslands, Northern Woodlands, Afro-alpine Meadows (Sanetti Pleateau), Erica Moorlands, and the Harenna Forest.  
• See animals found nowhere else in the world such as the endangered Ethiopian Wolf, the Mountain Nyala, and the Bale monkey. 
• The Bale Mountains is ranked the number four birding site on the continent.
• The variety of the terrain and beautiful scenery make for some fantastic trekking.  ​

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Arrival    Bole International Airport
Awaze Tours meets all guests arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time.  For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel.  For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.  

Itinerary BM04

Mountain Nyala.

Day 01   Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park​
​Morning departure driving from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park.  Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon. Meet with guides and drive to the Gaysey Grasslands. Take a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent the area:  Menelik's Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala.  Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.

Overnight Campsite Dinsho  (3,200 meters above sea level)

Web River

Day 02   To Finch Habera Campsite
​Walk through Dinsho and enter the National Park. Around Dinsho, the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck should be visible. While trekking through the park, there will be a chance to see Ethiopian Wolves. Stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break.
Trekking time: 5 hours.
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Overnight Camping Finch Habera  (3,550 meters above sea level)

Trekking on horseback is an option.

Day 03   To Wasama Campsite
​Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views.  Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles keep nests. At this point in the trek we begin to look for the Ethiopian Wolf, the rarest canid in the world and Africa’s most threatened carnivore. Ethiopian Wolves live in packs of between 2 and 18 animals but are solo hunters surviving primarily on a diet of rodents.
Trekking time: 8 hours.

Overnight Camping Wasama  (3,700 meters above sea level)

Tawny Eagle

Day 04   To Gebre Guracha Campsite
​​Start the day by hiking up Mt. Wasama (4200m) and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. End the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromic language.
Trekking time:  8 hours.

Overnight Camping Gebre Guracha  (3,900 meters above sea level)

Day 05   Bale Mountains National Park - Addis Ababa
​Take a short trek from Gebre Gurracha up to the Sennati Plateau to meet vehicles. Return to Addis Ababa.  Enjoy dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups.  Transfer to airport for late night departure or additional hotel night booked upon request.
Trekking time:  2 hours.

End of Trek
(Awaze Tours will arrange additional hotel nights in Addis Ababa upon request.)

Inclusions​

• Entrance fees for all sites and parks mentioned in the itinerary
• All excursions listed on the itinerary
• Experienced, multilingual tour guides and guides' expenses
• Ground transportation via tour vehicle (including driver and fuel)
• All domestic flights listed on itinerary (actual flight number/schedule may change)
• All meals mentioned on itinerary
• Lodging for each night on tour
• All hotel/airport transfers during the tour

Exclusions

• Any expenses of a personal nature
• Alcoholic Drinks
• International airfare
• Tips or gratuities
• Photography or video fees if required at certain sites
• Visa costs

For Information and Pricing: BM04