Itinerary

1. Day 1: Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains

   • Drive 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 Longclaw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.

   Overnight camping near the park entrance. 

2. Day 2: Trek to Sodota

   • 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.
   • Hiking will take 6-7 hours.

   Camping at Sodota.

3. Day 3: Trek to Wasama

   • Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views.
   • Pass through Mararo Valley, where the Lammergeyer and Verreaux Eagles keep nests.
   • There will also be a chance of seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds.
   • Around 5-6 hours of trekking.

   Camping at Wasama.

4. Day 4: Trek to Gebre Guracha

   • 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 Guracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromic language.
   • Trekking will take 6-7 hours.

   Camping at Gebre Guracha.

5. Day 5: Sanetti Plateau to Addis Ababa

   • Take a short trek from Gebre Guracha 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.