Duration
3-Day
Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Experience an unforgettable adventure in Bale Mountains National Park, where stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife await you. Trek through lush meadows, spot rare Ethiopian wolves and enjoy breathtaking views of volcanic peaks. Immerse yourself in the local culture, savor authentic Ethiopian cuisine, and learn about this hidden gem's unique flora and fauna. This tour offers the perfect blend of exploration and tranquility, promising lasting memories in one of Africa's pristine wildernesses.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
Via Bale Mountains NP
Country & park
Ethiopia / Bale Mountains National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Day 1: Lunch Included – Day 2: Breakfast Included - Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch Included; Day 2: Breakfast Included; Meals at Own Expense
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour uses hotels.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 3 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1-2
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Day 1: Lunch Included; Day 2: Breakfast Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon arrival at Bale Robe Airport, our professional guide will warmly welcome you. They will assist you with your luggage and briefly overview the day's itinerary. We will then embark on a scenic drive to the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park. Here, you will learn about the park's unique biodiversity and conservation efforts. During your excursion, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a short but enriching hike through the enchanting woodlands of the national park. This immersive experience allows you to encounter the breathtaking wildlife inhabiting this rich ecosystem, including the endemic mountain nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, the striking bohor reedbuck, and a variety of vibrant bird species. After this memorable exploration of nature and wildlife, we will return to Robe Town, where you can reflect on your adventure while enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Embark on an exciting journey as we depart from Robe and Goba, making our way to the breathtaking Sanetti Plateau, the largest Afroalpine area in Africa. This pristine environment provides a unique opportunity to observe the world's most endangered canid, the Ethiopian wolf, in its natural habitat while it engages in hunting behavior. The Sanetti Plateau is not only a crucial refuge for this elusive species but also renowned for its diverse wildlife, making it the premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers in Ethiopia. As we explore the plateau, look for the abundant rodent population, particularly the remarkable giant molerat—an endemic species unique to the area and a key prey item for the Ethiopian wolf. In addition, the skies above are filled with soaring birds of prey, including the majestic golden eagle, tawny eagle, and Verreaux's eagle, as well as the bearded vulture (lammergeier), Lanner falcon, and Augur buzzard. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
After a scenic 35km (22 mi) drive from Dinsho, we will embark on an invigorating 2 to 3-hour trek through the stunning northern grasslands of the Bale Mountains. This area is renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems, allowing visitors to observe antelope families, including the majestic mountain nyala and the elegant bushbuck, in their natural habitat. As we trek through the lush landscapes, we will take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the diverse flora that characterize this remarkable region. Following our wildlife excursion, we will return to Robe, where we will take a well-deserved lunch break at a local restaurant. This will allow us to savor traditional Ethiopian cuisine and relax before continuing our journey. After lunch, we will resume our drive, ensuring a comfortable and scenic transfer back to the airport, where you will be dropped off for your departure. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
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)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Offered by
Liyu is an Amharic word which means “unique” in English. Liyu Ethiopia Tours is established to promote and market Ethiopia as a major tourist destination in the world. Liyu Ethiopia in the tourism sector carries the objective of maximizing the satisfaction of its customers through its professional and experienced staff, who are always ready to render courtesy and personalized service in all areas of its operations. If you are planning a tour to Ethiopia, contact us for expert recommendation and
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Etiopia is my 86th visited country. Our group of ten girls and one men has chosen Liyu Ethiopian Tours as one of my friends recommended me Yhun Ejigu. I am usually sceptic reading reviews this and that one is the best but I can guarantee Yhun is the best with abilities you can not learn in schools. Although he can not understand Hungarian he could read sighns on our face and our bodylanguage and reacted immediately. Ethiopia is safe, wonderful, heart touching, a must to see. We will never forget our memories and Liyu Ethiopian Tours, without them the ten spent days wouldn’t be so fantastic that it was. We are very thankful.
Tunde Toth · Hungary
Liyu Ethiopia Tours & Travel has the perfect team to make you fall in love with Africa — especially with Ethiopia’s ancient culture, breathtaking nature, and fascinating tribes. Our 10-day tour was not only perfectly organized but also thoughtfully tailored to our needs. The guides were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and had a great sense of humor. The drivers were kind and professional, and we felt safe throughout the entire journey. Traveling with Liyu Ethiopia Tours was pure joy — full of adventure, unforgettable experiences. We came home with thousands of photos — but even more, with beautiful memories and new friends. It was the trip of a lifetime!
Anita Darida-Sarkozi · Hungary
Having been let down at 7am on the day of a tour by another provider, I signed up to do a cooking class. This was so worthwhile. It is not simply about just the food, you get a glimpse into the life and living of the inhabitants of Addis. Liyu Ethiopia Tours were excellent hosts. I was collected from my hotel at 10am, communication was excellent. A young gentleman called Oli collected me from my hotel with a driver. For young man his knowledge of food, ingredients and Ethiopian food was extraordinary, and really added to my experience. In summary a tour round Sola market to walk through the food quarter, which is really insightful and then to his family home for a simply brilliant time learning how to cook with the ingredients we had just purchased. The watchful of Gran was a real bonus too. I cannot speak too highly of this. Book this tour for a real experience above and beyond cooking.
Ade · United Kingdom
This is my second time traveling with Yhun from Liyu agency. After booking an extremely successful trip to the north of Ethiopia, this time we toured Addis. Yhun knows all the less-visited spots, and can accommodate a visit in both rain and sunshine. He is very pleasant, extremely reliable and I wholeheartedly recommend him. But I won't tell you all the sector places he took me- you have to come and find out for yourselves....
Dr. Raya Leibowitz · Israel
Practical answers
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 12 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Day 1: Lunch Included – Day 2: Breakfast Included - Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch Included; Day 2: Breakfast Included
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Liyu Ethiopia Tour and Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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 Liyu Ethiopia Tour and Travel.
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