12-Days Bale Mountains & Southern Ethiopia Adventure
Tour Overview
Explore Ethiopia in 12 days, focusing on Bale Mountains and Southern highlands. Trek Afro-alpine moorlands, hike Mount Batu & Tullu Deemtu, and spot rare wildlife like the Ethiopian Wolf, Mountain Nyala, and Menelik’s Bushbuck. Experience Sanetti Plateau, Gaysay & Wassema Valleys, Gebreguracha Lake, and scenic drives to Lake Hawassa. Includes Addis Ababa city tour, guided treks, lodge & camping accommodations, meals, park fees, and private transfers. Perfect for hikers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking Ethiopia’s endemic nature.
Tour Highlights
- Bale Mountains Trekking
- Afro-Alpine Landscapes
- Ethiopian Wolves & Endemic Wildlife
- Mount Tullu Deemtu & Batu Hikes
- Sanetti Plateau Exploration
- Gebreguracha Lake
- Lake Hawassa
- Birdwatching
- Scenic Drives
- Cultural Encounters
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Addis Ababa
Arrive at Bole International Airport. Transfer to a 4-star hotel for overnight stay. Relax and recover from your flight. Meals: Dinner included.
Addis Ababa City Tour
Explore Ethiopia’s vibrant capital: National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato Market. Overnight in Addis Ababa hotel. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included.
Journey to Bale Mountains National Park
Drive to Bale Mountains HQ via scenic landscapes. Check into comfortable lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Dinsho & Gaysay Walking Trails
Morning and afternoon walks through rich Juniper forests and moorlands. Overnight at lodge in Bale. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Trek to Mount Moraro (3,750 m)
Begin trekking through high-altitude plateaus. Set up camp overnight near Moraro. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Trek to Wassema Valley
Continue trekking in scenic Wassema Valley, spotting endemic wildlife. Overnight camping in valley. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Hike Mount Batu & Gebreguracha Lake
Trek to Mount Batu for panoramic views, then descend to Gebreguracha Lake. Overnight camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Cross Sanetti Plateau
Explore Afro-alpine moorlands of Sanetti Plateau, a paradise for hikers and wildlife enthusiasts. Overnight camping on the plateau. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Wildlife Viewing – Ethiopian Wolf & Giant Mole Rat
Guided exploration of the plateau to spot rare wildlife. Overnight at a local lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Journey to Lake Hawassa
Scenic drive to Lake Hawassa, enjoy lakeside beauty. Overnight in a lakeview hotel. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included.
Hawassa City Tour & Return to Addis Ababa
Explore Hawassa city with lakeside walks and birdwatching. Drive back to Addis Ababa; overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included.
Shopping & Departure
Free time for souvenir shopping at Addis Ababa markets. Transfer to Bole International Airport for departure. Meals: Breakfast included.
Essential Travel Information
Everything you need to know before your journey begins.
Best Time to Visit
November to March
Weather & Climate
Mild and sunny, cooler evenings, occasional rain from June to September
Currency & Language
Ethiopian Birr (ETB), Amharic
Visa Requirements
Visa on arrival or e-visa available for most nationalities
What's Included
- Domestic flights within Ethiopia
- Accommodation (hotel or lodges or camping)
- Ground transport in 4x4 vehicles
- Professional local guides
- Entrance fees to all sites & parks
- Meals during camping & safari
- Traditional farewell dinner in Addis Ababa
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Additional meals not mentioned in the program
- Any activities not explicitly listed as included
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