5-Day Bale Mountains Adventure
▲ 4 Nights / 5 Days · Dinsho → Sodota → Wasema → Garba Guracha → Sanetti Plateau → Tullu Dimtu → Harenna Forest
Sample Itinerary
5-Day Bale Mountains Adventure
A 5-day Bale Mountains adventure from Dinsho through Sodota, Wasema and Garba Guracha to the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, Tullu Dimtu and Harenna Forest — combining trekking, wildlife, birdwatching and authentic Ethiopian mountain landscapes.
At a Glance
Trip Facts
Duration
4 nights / 5 days of trekking, wildlife watching and camping.
High Point
Tullu Dimtu, one of Ethiopia's highest peaks, on the Sanetti Plateau.
Start / End
Starts in Dinsho and finishes at Goba/Dinsho or onward by vehicle.
Day by Day
5-Day Bale Mountains Adventure Itinerary
Meet your guide and scout in Dinsho and begin trekking through the Bale highlands. Look for mountain nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, warthogs and endemic birds.
Overnight: Sodota Camp
Trek through beautiful Afro-alpine landscapes toward Wasema. Enjoy wildlife observation, photography and spectacular mountain scenery.
Overnight: Wasema Camp
Continue trekking across the high plateau. Enjoy the remote wilderness, mountain lakes and endemic wildlife.
Overnight: Garba Guracha Camp
Trek/drive-supported exploration of the Sanetti Plateau, one of Ethiopia's great high-altitude landscapes. Visit the area around Tullu Dimtu, one of Ethiopia's highest peaks, and search for Ethiopian wolves and other highland wildlife.
Overnight: Camp/lodge
Descend toward the spectacular Harenna Forest. Explore the forest and its wildlife, birds and unique vegetation before continuing to Goba/Dinsho and ending the trek.
Overnight: End of tour
Tour Highlights
What You'll Experience
Included in the Package
- Professional local trekking guide
- Local scout
- National park entrance fees
- Camping equipment and tents
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Meals during the trek
- Trekking support
- Wildlife and birdwatching assistance
- 4x4 support vehicle where required
- Transportation at the beginning/end of the trek, according to the package
Ready to Trek the Bale Mountains?
This itinerary can be adjusted to your fitness level, schedule and interests — tell us your travel dates and we'll help you plan.