Duration
4-Day
Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
You'll experience the breathtaking Bale Mountains on a 4-day adventure through Ethiopia's highlands. You will explore the lush forests of Dinsho and spot endemic wildlife like the mountain nyala and Menelik's bushbuck. You'll traverse the Gaysay Grasslands and misty Harenna Forest, home to rare birds and monkeys. You'll journey across the Sanetti Plateau to see the Ethiopian wolf and hike up Tulu Dimtu for views. This journey blends wildlife, nature, and culture in one of Africa's hidden gems.
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
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
5 years
Activities
nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Breakfast Included - Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour uses hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1-3
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
You'll depart early from Addis Ababa and drive through the Ethiopian highlands, passing scenic farmlands and mountain landscapes. You'll arrive at Dinsho, the park headquarters, where you can register and take a short nature walk. You'll spot mountain nyala, warthogs, and Menelik’s bushbucks around the forest before settling into your lodge or campsite. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
You'll begin the day with a game drive through the Gaysay Grasslands, famous for its high concentration of endemic animals. You will continue to the Harenna Forest, a lush, mist-covered jungle rich in birds and black-and-white colobus monkeys. You'll visit a local coffee-growing village and learn about traditional forest coffee cultivation before returning to your lodge. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
You'll head to the Sanetti Plateau, often called the “Roof of Africa,” where you’ll drive above 4,000 meters. You'll spot the rare Ethiopian wolf, the world’s highest-living canid, along with giant mole rats and striking birds of prey. You will hike up to Tulu Dimtu, Ethiopia’s second-highest peak, for stunning panoramic views of the Bale Mountains. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
After breakfast, you will enjoy a relaxed drive back through the scenic countryside, stopping in Adaba or Shashamane for lunch. You'll take in the rural landscapes and traditional villages that dot the route. You'll arrive in Addis Ababa by evening, concluding your unforgettable Bale Mountains adventure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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 flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
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)
Offered by
Seven Day Ethiopia Tours is Ethiopian owned tour company that has been operating since 2015 offering wide selections of tour packages, tailor-made and customized tours
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)
Tour Types
Small & medium group tours (Budget)
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Seven Days Ethiopia Tours really went above and beyond for me!! I had been planning a trip to the Danakil Depression for months with a different tour company. When I arrived at the airport, the other tour company canceled my trip and left me stranded with no way to actually reach the Danakil Depression or do the tour at all. Sitting at the airport, I frantically contacted six other tour companies to see if anyone could put together a last-minute trip for the following morning. By then, the morning flight to Semera was completely sold out. The original company had promised they had booked my flights, but they never did. Every company I contacted told me the same thing: without a morning flight to Semera, there was no way to make the trip happen. Seven Days Ethiopia Tours was the only one that went above and beyond and said, “We’re going to get you there.” They put me on the afternoon flight and caught me up with the group. I was able to go to both the volcano and the colorful sulfur site. When I caught up with the group, I asked them what I had missed, and they said I didn’t miss anything. They had only been driving that morning. Thank you so much to Abere, Birhanu, and Seven Days Ethiopia Tours for going above and beyond for me and saving my trip. I’ll never forget my trip to Ethiopia because of you. If you want above-and-beyond customized service, where they literally treat you like royalty, I highly, highly recommend Seven Days Ethiopia Tours!
Amanda · United States
I enjoyed my trip with Gashaw so much. He showed me all the major tourist sights of Addis Ababa. We visited Saint Trinity Church, and he talked about everything there. He also showed me amazing local cuisine. We visited non-touristic places and drank nice honey beer. And the price was very reasonable compared to the offers I had been provided by the hotel.
Ruslan Aliev · Russia
Before I even set foot in Ethiopia, he had already taken care of everything: he found me a good, affordable hotel near the airport, he gave me a SIM card so I could call my family as soon as I landed, and he got me the best possible exchange rate. He's always careful about safety on the tours and suggests activities that match what I'm looking for.
Daniel · Spain
You are best tour guide in Ethiopia I remember you
Fiker Getachew · Ethiopia
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 5 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Breakfast Included - Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – Breakfast Included. Meals: 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 Seven Days Ethiopia Tours, 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.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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 Seven Days Ethiopia Tours.
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