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Trekking in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains;
​7 Days / 6 Nights

Trek Itinerary BM06
Arrival   Bole International Airport
If you are arriving the day before your tour, Awaze Tours  will meet you at the airport regardless of arrival time.  We can book this hotel night for you upon request.  If you arrive in the morning on the first day of the tour, you may begin after checking into your hotel.  
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Day 01   Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park
Early morning departure from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park.  Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for 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 Camping Dinsho  (3,200 meters above sea level)
Mountain Nyala.
Mountain Nyala.
Day 02   Trekking Bale Mountains National Park
Starting from Dinsho, trek to Adelay via the Geysay Valley and the Web River, viewing the Web waterfall along the way. During the hike, there will be wonderful chances to see the Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, and possibly Colobus Monkeys.  Trekking will take 4 - 5 hours.
Overnight Camping Finch Habera  (3,550 masl)
Day 03   Trekking Bale Mountains National Park
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 a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. Around 7 - 8 hours of trekking.
Overnight Camping Wasama  (3,700 masl)
Day 04   Trekking Bale Mountains National Park
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 will take 7-8 hours.
Overnight Gebre Guracha  (3,900 masl)
Day 05   Sanetti Plateau
Take a short trek from Gebre Gurracha up to the Sanetti Plateau to meet vehicles. Explore the Sanetti Plateau by car. This is the best place in Ethiopia to view the Ethiopian wolf. ​
Overnight Hotel  (picnic lunch, dinner at hotel)
Day 06   Harenna Forest
Drive to the Harenna Forest. This is in the southern end of the park and holds a unique variety of vegetation. The Harenna Escarpment towers 2000m above the edge of the forest and provides stunning views. Return to Goba for the night.
Overnight Hotel  (B, picnic lunch, dinner at hotel)
Day 07   Bale Mountains National Park - Addis Ababa
Drive back to Addis Ababa with stops on the way at Rift Valley Lakes. 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 additonal hotel nights booked upon request.
(B, L, D)
End of Tour
(Awaze Tours will arrange additional hotel nights in Addis Ababa upon request.)

2021 Departures and Pricing - Tour HN06
3 January, 2021
14 July, 2021
10 February, 2021
11 August, 2021
3 March 2021
8 September, 2021
7 April, 2021
6 October, 2021
5 May, 2021
3 November, 2021
16 June, 2021
1 December, 2021
If these dates do not fit your schedule, let us know as we will be adding others based on interest.
Unless otherwise noted, tours are conducted in English.  We frequently organize tours in other languages so please check with us regarding other language options.
From February to December, prices start from $1,400 USD per person based on double occupancy.  For January departures there is a slight increase due to the Christmas and Timkat seasons.
Price shown applies to those arriving or departing Ethiopia on an Ethiopian Airlines International flight. Ethiopian Airlines gives their international passengers a discount for the domestic flights included on this tour.  This allows us to reduce the tour price accordingly. 
We encourage single travelers to join our tours but we cannot "pair" you with a roommate.  A single room surcharge of $175 is necessary. 
We suggest you reserve your tour in advance.  A $100 per person deposit is not required until 90 days prior to tour departure.  Tours are limited to ten people per departure.  A minimum of 3 guests is required for us to proceed with a tour.  We will notify you regarding the tour status not less than 90 days prior to departure.
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Royal Enclosure, Gondar.
Royal Enclosure, Gondar.
"Tomb of Adam" in Lalibela, Ethiopia.
Rock church in Lalibela.
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Menelik's Bushbuck.
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