Itinerary

1. Day 01: Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park

   • Morning departure is by 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, the Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.

2. 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, you may see Ethiopian Wolves. Stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break.

   Trekking time: 5 hours

   Overnight Camping Finch Habera

3. 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

4. Day 04: To Gebre Guracha Campsite

   • Start the day by hiking Mt. Wasama (4200m) and continuing down 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

5. 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 many ethnic groups. 
   • Transfer to the airport for a late-night departure or an additional hotel night booked upon request.

   Trekking time: 2 hours