Ethiopia · BALE MOUNTAINS TOURS

The 4 Best Bale Mountains Tours & Treks

4 tours  ·  from $411 a head

The Sanetti Plateau is the best chance anywhere of seeing an Ethiopian wolf, and the Harenna forest on the far side is nothing like the rest of the country. The 4 below compare drive-up days against real treks, on price and altitude.

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Trekking at Bale Mountains 3 Days

1.Trekking at Bale Mountains 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $1,538Our pick

Spend three days exploring Bale Mountains National Park by vehicle and on foot. You’ll visit Dinsho woodland, the high Sanetti Plateau, Tullu Deemtu, and Harenna Forest, with chances to see Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala, antelope, monkeys, and birds. Guides including Mohamed, Ibrahim, Mamush, and Ayouba are praised for wildlife knowledge and flexible support.

“Ibrahim is a great and knowledgeable guide, always ready to help you. I spent amazing time with him in Bale Mountains and it was a cool adventure!”

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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day two: Sanetti Plateau, Tullu Deemtu, and Harenna Forest
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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

2.3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $410Best value

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Bale, hike through woodland and high-altitude terrain, search for Ethiopian wolves on the Sanetti Plateau, and visit Harenna Forest. A local guide, two breakfasts, hotel pickup, and transport are included. The group is capped at 12, but confirm exactly what the price covers before booking.

“The Bale Mountains National Park is nothing but breathtaking – so it’s even worth a trip if you have the worst guide ever. Don’t read reviews – just go there!”

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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day 1: Dinsho woodland and the first wildlife search
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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

3.6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $488

Spend six days trekking through Bale Mountains National Park, from Dinsho’s juniper woods to Sodota, Wasema, and Harenna Forest. Expect long hikes, camps as high as 3,900 meters, Ethiopian wolf sightings, endemic birds, volcanic scenery, and a small group of up to 10. Armaye Ethiopia Tours handles transport, meals, accommodation, and park fees, while domestic flights cost extra.

“It was a great trip all in all that was very well planned. Our guide Awel was very knowledgeable and extremely kind. He went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met. I did not feel unsafe during the entire trip and Awel made sRead more”

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Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour - Day 2: Dinsho to Sodota, a 20 kilometer test
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Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

4.Bale Mountains National Park – 5 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,260

This private five day trip takes you from Addis Ababa into Bale Mountains National Park, with three and a half days of trekking from Dinsho toward the high Sanetti Plateau. A local guide leads you through Ethiopian wolf country, giant lobelia fields, and Mount Wasama at 4,200 meters. Abdisa is one guide associated with this route, though guide assignment should be confirmed.

“Bale mountain was great and we saw animals and the mountains view was unbelievable please check it out and check out walkin Ethiopia”

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