Duration
5-Day
Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
5-Day Photograph Journey in Bale Mountain Safari Tour
Overview
Best Ethiopian Safari Tour and Highly rated Tour Company, Discover Ethiopia's wild heart in just 5 days with this unforgettable Bale Mountains adventure. You'll explore vast Afro-alpine plateaus, spot the rare Ethiopian wolf, trek to the stunning Tulu Dimtu summit, and wander through the lush Harenna Forest. You'll encounter endemic wildlife, crater lakes, and traditional Oromo villages. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers seeking raw beauty, cultural depth, & immersive journey.
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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
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
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,250 USD
$1,230 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,250 USD
$1,230 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$1,250 USD
$1,230 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 5 years and older. Children under 6 receive a discount.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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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 uses hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
5
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: nature hikes/walks
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle, hiking/walking & air transfer
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 1-4
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
Breakfast Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast 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
Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains National Park
You will fly from Addis Ababa to Bale and drive to Goba town for a coffee. You'll continue driving to Dinsho National Park for a short hike. The Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, and other endemic species are available. You will have a chance to see them. After the visit, you'll drive to Goba town for the night. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight stay: Hotel. Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Dinsho – Drive to Sannetti Plateau – Trek to Tulu Dimtu
Morning: After breakfast, you'll begin your journey up to the Sannetti Plateau (over 4,000 meters above sea level) via Rira. This is the roof of the Bale Mountains and home to dramatic, otherworldly Afro-alpine scenery. Wildlife Spotting: This is prime territory for sighting the Ethiopian Wolf, the world’s rarest canid, which preys on the endemic giant mole rats. Other wildlife includes: Ruddy shelducks, Wattled cranes, and Abyssinian longclaws. Hiking: Trek to the top of Tulu Dimtu (4,377m), the second-highest peak in Ethiopia. From the summit, you'll enjoy panoramic views over the entire plateau. Afternoon: You'll descend and drive to Goba, a quiet town that serves as a base for visitors to the national park. Overnight stay: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Full-Day Excursion to Harenna Forest and Rira Village
Morning: You'll drive south from Goba into the lush and misty Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia's largest and most ecologically rich forests. Located on the southern slopes of the Bale Mountains, the forest is home to: The Bale Monkey (endemic), Colobus monkeys, Wild forest pigs, A variety of rare birds, including yellow-fronted parrots and Abyssinian hill babblers Afternoon, Short hike to a hidden waterfall, walk through shade-grown coffee plantations, relax in the cool air of the Harenna highlands Evening: You'll return to Goba for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Goba – Drive to Garba Guracha (Black Lake) – Return to Dinsho
Morning: You'll drive toward the Web Valley and start a moderate trek to the mystical Garba Guracha (Black Lake), one of the most Iconic natural features in Bale Mountains National Park. Surrounded by volcanic cliffs and alpine meadows, the lake is both ecologically important and spiritually significant to local Oromo communities. Afternoon: You'll begin your return drive to Dinsho, stopping to observe wildlife and birds along the way. If time allows, you'll go on a final walk through Dinsho’s Hagenia forest before sunset. Overnight stay: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Bale to Addis Ababa
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a short hike. Afterwards, you'll fly from Addis Ababa to Bale Goba Airport (approximately a 3-hour drive). You'll depart for Addis Ababa at 2:30 pm, arriving at 3:25 pm. Depending on your schedule, you'll enjoy a farewell lunch at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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)
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)
Excluded
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)
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
Ethio Top Land Tours
5.0 operator rating
111 reviews
Best Ethiopian Safari Tour and Highly rated Tour Company in Ethiopia. we believe that travel is not just about reaching a destination; it's about creating memories that last a lifetime. as a Ethio top land tour and travel agency, we specialize in crafting unique and personalized travel experiences tailored to your individual preferences and interests. With our extensive network of local partners and in-depth knowledge of destinations around the country, we ensure that every aspect of your tr
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
ETOA, ETGPA & ATOA
Tour Types
Custom budget & 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
5.0/5Excellent
The tour was friendly and professional. It was very educational and engaging.
Sithembiso · South Africa
Great tour guide, safe and very knowledgeable
Loved the experience especially the market. We had an amazing tour guide
Zoe · South Africa
Really good presence to show Addis Ababa around.
I'd like to start with a big thank you for the recepction and walking around time. Special thanks for Gebiru, his explanation is precious and unique. Very friendly, gentle and always giving special attention to our questions and requests. The palace, St Mary Church and the museum so well explaning. Also I must thank our driver Mr Shetou for safe driving and very gentle too.
Gregorio Pedro · Brazil
I highly recommend it! It was a wonderful experience!
I highly recommend it! It was a wonderful experience! Our guide was very friendly and always attentive; I learned a lot about Ethiopian culture and history! I highly recommend this tour!
Lud · Brazil
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 5 years and older. Children under 6 receive a discount.
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 changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during 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
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 Ethio Top Land 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 Ethio Top Land Tours.
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