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Treks in Ethiopia's National Parks

Ethiopia has nine national parks, but two are most popular for trekking and camping:  the Bale Mountains and the Simien Mountains.  Awaze Tours provides all camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, and camp kitchen.  A trekking guide, park scout, and camp cook accompany all treks.  Horses or mules carry food, water, supplies, and equipment.  
To view an itinerary, select a trek name below.   We can customize or alter certain itineraries upon request.  Some treks are combined with other tour itineraries.
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Bale Mountain Trek - BM04
  • 4 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Bale Mountains National Park Trekking
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Bale Mountain Trek - BM05
  • 5 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Bale Mountains National Park Trekking
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Simien Mountain Trek - SM05​
  • 5 Nights
  • 2 Domestic Flights
​​​Simien Mountains National Park Trekking
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Bale Mountain Trek - BM06a
  • 6 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Bale Mountains National Park Trekking
Featured Itinerary  (See Below)
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Bale Mountain Trek - BM06b
  • 6 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Bale Mountains National Park Trekking
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Bale Mountain Trek - BM07
  • 8 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Bale Mountains National Park Trekking
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Simien Trek - SM08
  • 8 Nights
  • 2 Domestic Flights
Simien Mountains National Park Trekking
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Bale Mountain Trek - BM010
  • 10 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Bale Mountains National Park Trekking
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Omo Valley and Bale Mountain Trek - TO12
  • 12 Nights
  • 0 Domestic Flights
Omo Valley; Bale Mountain Trek
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Historic Route and Simien Trek - TH14
  • 14 Nights
  • 4 Domestic Flights
​​​Bahar Dar/Lake Tana; Gondar; Axum; Lalibela; Simien Mountains Trekking

 

Featured Itinerary:

The Bale Mountains; 7 Days / 6 Nights (BM06a)

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.  ​
Departure Dates
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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.  
Tour Itinerary BM06a
Tomb of Haile Selassie
Statue of King Menelik II in Addis Ababa
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 Camping
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
African Fish Eagle watching over Lake Tana.
A traditional papyrus boat or "tankwa" on Lake Tana.
Day 02   Bale Mountains National Park
Trek to Adelay via the Geysay Valley and the Web River, viewing the Web waterfall en route. During the hike, there will be great opportunities to see the Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, and possibly Colobus Monkeys. The Bale Mountains is rated as one of the top birding sites in Africa with over 300 species, six of which are endemic to Ethiopia. As you trek look for such species as the Chestnut-naped Francolin, the secretive Abyssinia Ground-thrush, the vocal Abyssinian Catbird, the endemic White-backed Black-Tit, Black-headed Siskin, Black-winged Lovebird, Abyssinian Woodpecker, Tawny Eagle , Little Sparrowhawk, and the African Harrier-Hawk. 
Overnight Camping
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
African Fish Eagle watching over Lake Tana.
The Blue Nile Falls or "Tis Abey"
Day 03   Bale Mountains National Park
Trek through the Web Valley. Take a rest at the scenic Habera waterfall. Near the Web River look for the rock hyrax along the gorge. Although weighing only about 5 kilograms the rock hyrax is most closely related to the elephant in the animal kingdom. Birds you may see today include the Tawny Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Blue-winged Goose, Little Grebe, and Augur Buzzard. 
Overnight Camping
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Royal Enclosure in Gondar
The Royal Enclosure in Gondar, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Day 04   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. 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. 
Overnight Camping
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Simien Mountains
A pair of the endemic Geladas in the Simien Mountains
Day 05   Bale Mountains National Park
Start the day by traversing a pass near Mt. Wassema (4,200 masl). Continue into the beautiful Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian Wolf will be visible. 
Overnight Camping
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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The Church of St. George in Lalibela
Day 06   Bale Mountains National Park
Continue trekking towards, the Senetti Plateau. This will be the third distinct and unique habitat that you traverse, the first two being the Gaysay Grasslands and the Juniper Woodlands. Dotting the landscape here are many Giant Lobelia, a flowering plant which can grow up to three meters in height. 
Overnight Camping
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Orthodox text.
An orthodox priest in Lalibela
Day 07   Bale Mountains National Park
Take a short trek from Gebre Gurracha up to the Sennati Plateau (6km) to meet vehicles. Explore the Senatti Plateau by car. This is the best place in Ethiopia to view the Ethiopian Wolf. Return to Addis Ababa. Enjoy a Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. 
Meals:  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
End of Tour
(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 meals mentioned on itinerary
  • All hotel/airport transfers during the tour
  • Camping equipment including tents and sleeping bags and camp kitchen.  
  • A trekking guide, park scout, and camp cook.  
  • Horses or mules to carry food, water, supplies, and equipment.  
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
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Departure Dates: BMO6a

Please contact us regarding current prices for our treks.  If you book a trek we will not cancel the trek or increase the price.
*If these dates do not fit your schedule, check with us about additional departures.   
Trek Begins
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21 August, 2022
27 August, 2022
18 September, 2022
24 September, 2022
16 October, 2022
22 October, 2022
13 November, 2022
19 November, 2022
11 December, 2022
17 December, 2022
15 January, 2023
21 January, 2023
12 February, 2023
18 February, 2023
 

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