7-Day Bale Mountains National Park Itinerary

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7-Day BaleMountains NationalPark Itinerary

7-Day Bale Mountains National Park Itinerary. . Arrive at park headquarters in the afternoon and enjoy a gentle hike, spotting endemic mammals like Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck, along with unique birds such a...

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Program7 Day
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Day-by-day route

A cleaner plan with a stronger travel rhythm.

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Day 1: Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains National ParkDrive from Addis to Bale Mountains National Park

. Arrive at park headquarters in the afternoon and enjoy a gentle hike, spotting endemic mammals like Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck, along with unique birds such as Blue-Winged Goose and Wattled Ibis. Overnight camping at Dinsho (3,200 m).

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Day 2: Dinsho – Adelay CampsiteTrek via Geysay Valley and Web River, visiting Web waterfall

. Expect sightings of Mountain Nyala, Bohor Reedbuck, and diverse birds including Chestnut-naped Francolin and Abyssinian Catbird. Overnight camping at Adelay (3,400 m).

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Day 3: Adelay – Finch Habera CampsiteTrek through Web Valley, resting at scenic Habera waterfall

. Spot rock hyrax near the gorge and raptors like Tawny Eagle and Augur Buzzard. Overnight camping Finch Habera (3,550 m).

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Day 4: Finch Habera – Wasama CampsiteTrek to Wasama through Mararo Valley, home to Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles

. Begin search for the rare Ethiopian Wolf, Africa’s most endangered carnivore. Overnight camping Wasama (3,700 m).

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Day 5: Wasama – Gebre Guracha CampsiteAscend Mt

. Wasama (4,200 m), then descend into Worgona Valley with chances to see falcons and Ethiopian Wolves. Camp near Lake Gebre Guracha (Black Lake). Overnight camping (3,900 m).

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Day 6: Explore Sanetti Plateau – Overnight in Goba or RobeSpend the day exploring the stunning Sanetti Plateau by foot and vehi

cle. This afro-alpine zone is the best place to spot Ethiopian Wolves and highland bird species like the Rouget’s Rail. In the afternoon, descend to the town of Goba or Robe for a comfortable guesthouse or lodge stay.

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Day 7: Return to Addis AbabaAfter breakfast, drive back to Addis Ababa

. Enjoy a traditional farewell dinner with Ethiopian music and dance before your transfer to the airport or hotel.

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