Trekking Routes · 7 Day
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...
Day-by-day route
. 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).
. Expect sightings of Mountain Nyala, Bohor Reedbuck, and diverse birds including Chestnut-naped Francolin and Abyssinian Catbird. Overnight camping at Adelay (3,400 m).
. Spot rock hyrax near the gorge and raptors like Tawny Eagle and Augur Buzzard. Overnight camping Finch Habera (3,550 m).
. Begin search for the rare Ethiopian Wolf, Africa’s most endangered carnivore. Overnight camping Wasama (3,700 m).
. 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).
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.
. Enjoy a traditional farewell dinner with Ethiopian music and dance before your transfer to the airport or hotel.