Duration
5-Day
Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
5-Day Short Mountain Biking Trip in the Bale Mountains
Overview
The hidden nature gem of Bale Mountains National Park, a well-kept secret among Ethiopia's highland parks, is awaiting you to be explored on the mountain bike. Experience the beauty of the barren high plateaus all the way down to the evergreen rainforests with a varying diversity. The tour requires a good fitness due to the high altitudes and medium-long biking routes. Apart from some gravel roads the main mountain biking will be on small tracks or even off road.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Bale Mountains NP
Country & park
Ethiopia / Bale Mountains National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
mountain bike safaris
Accommodation
Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2-3: All Meals Included - Inside Bale Mountains NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,145 USD
$1,177 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1-4
Bale Mountains NP
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: mountain bike safaris
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & mountain bike
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-3
Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Inside Bale Mountains NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Day 4
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – All Meals Included
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Drive from Addis Ababa to Dinsho (370 km)
The adventure begins! Todays drive will bring you through Adama and Assela to your starting point of the tour. After a long day with scenic stops in the Arsi Mountains or at Wabe waterfall we will arrive our camp around the Nationalpark HQ and our cook prepares some mouth-watering dinner. Inside Bale Mountains NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Mountainbiking trip from Dinsho (2900 m) to Sodota Campsite (3500 m)
Good gear is needed when we are finally leaving the gravel and start climbing the beautiful Web Valley on little tracks. After some ten kilometers we are in the park cycling in flat terrain along the gigantic Web River. Chances are good to spot the rare Ethiopian Wolves and birds of pray, just as the Augur Buzzard, are circling above our heads. On some scenic detours on and off the bike we will reach our second tented camp in the afternoon. Inside Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Mountain biking trip Sodota (3500 m) to Sanetti Campsite (4100 m)
Todays goal is the scenic Sanetti-Plateau at 4.100 meters asl the highest moorland in Africa. Our tracks are high up but luckily only gently rising. It will feel like we are out of space all alone when we are passing the Woronga Valley accompanied by the 4.200 meters high Mt. Woronga or when we rest at the “Grey Lake” (Gebre Guracha) and refresh ourselves. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Sanetti campsite where we will enjoy our last night in the wild under the stars. Inside Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Mountain biking trip Sanetti Campsite (4100 m) to Goba
Biking: 3-4 h, 30 km (difficulty: moderate/medium, altitude difference: ↑100m, ↓1600m) After three days of uphill we reward ourselves with a spectacular downhill drive from Sanetti to Goba at the foot of the plateau. After some early hike around our camp trying to spot wildlife we will make our way down, riding through moorlands, giant heather forests and gorges with spectacular views. Finally we arrive in Goba where we will enjoy our last night at the Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Drive back to Addis (450 km)
Time to say goodbye to everyone. Today we head back to Addis passing Shashamene, Lake Langano and Debre Zeit with the opportunity to get dropped somewhere along the road for those who want to extend their adventures. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
SimienEcoTours
5.0 operator rating
46 reviews
We organise individual & group tours through whole Ethiopia in an ecologically & socially responsible & sustainable way. The founders of SimienEcoTours are manager Marco from Italy, who currently lives in Addis Ababa, Franziska from Germany, who lived in Ethiopia for more than 7 years, and Birhan, Tadele, Yirga and Solomon, four experienced Ethiopian tour guides. What brought us together is our social and ecological commitment in Ethiopia as well as our love for this country.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Very well organized tour !
Best way of visiting Ethiopia is a Tour organized by Simien Eco Tours. Our guide, David, spoke good French and was able to give us all explanations of the places we’ve been visiting.
Sandra · France
Meeting communities in harmony with nature.
I went on a 4 day trip with SimienEcoTours to the Guge Mountain near to Arba Minch. It was such a unique experience. Meeting communities on the way to the top, eating and participating in daily lifestyle and routines, crossing agricultural land in perfect harmony with nature and being accompanied by kind, knowledgeable, sensitive, amazing guides. It was a one-kind experience. My heartfelt thanks !! I will carry the memories fondly with me.
Bärbel · Netherlands
Experience Ethiopia's peoples
I had the pleasure of going on a group trip to southern Ethiopia in February and it was simply unforgettable! The insights into the lives of Ethiopians were impressive and gave me a whole new perspective on this wonderful country. The trekking tours through the remote villages allowed us to experience the incredible diversity and warm hospitality of the people at first hand. Every day was a new adventure and I am grateful for the many wonderful memories I was able to take home with me. Special thanks go to our guide Abebe, who inspired us with his knowledge and passion for the country. The entire team - from the cook to the driver - also did a great job and made sure that we felt comfortable and well looked after at all times. A big thank you also to Marco for organizing this fantastic trip. I highly recommend this experience!
Sandra · Germany
The best experience
Excellent expérience. Well balance itinerary. Reliable hotels. Most of all an outstanding guide who lead the entier trip
Frédéric Jochem · United States
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2-3: All Meals Included - Inside Bale Mountains NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by SimienEcoTours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of SimienEcoTours.
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