3-Day Bale Mountains National Park Tour – Wildlife, Scenic Drives & Highlands Trekking

Escape to the cool highlands of Bale Mountains National Park on a 3-day adventure with round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Robe. This immersive experience brings you face to face with some of Ethiopia’s rarest wildlife and most stunning landscapes — from afro-alpine moorlands to lush cloud forests.

Explore the Sanetti Plateau, home to the endangered Ethiopian wolf, hike through the mystical Harenna Forest, and visit Dinsho HQ where mountain nyala roam freely. This tour offers comfort, nature, and unforgettable highland beauty.

Tour Highlights:

Wildlife to See:

• Ethiopian Wolf – the world’s rarest canid (only found in Ethiopia)

• Mountain Nyala – graceful antelope endemic to Bale

• Menelik’s Bushbuck – shy forest antelope

• Giant Molerat, Bohor reedbuck, and other highland mammals

Birds to Spot (Endemic & Specialty Species):

• Blue-winged Goose

• Rouget’s Rail

• Abyssinian Catbird

• Tawny Eagle, Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture), Abyssinian Longclaw

• Numerous species of sunbirds, turacos, and forest dwellers in Harenna

Natural Highlights:

• Sanetti Plateau (4,000m+) – alpine moorland and wolf habitat

• Harenna Forest – Ethiopia’s second-largest cloud forest

• Dinsho Grasslands – best spot to see nyala and other antelope

• High-altitude lakes, gorges, and breathtaking mountain scenery

Itinerary Summary:

Day 1: Addis Ababa – Flight to Robe – Bale Mountains
Morning flight to Robe – Visit Dinsho HQ for wildlife viewing – Overnight at local lodge

Day 2: Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest
Scenic drive across the Sanetti Plateau – Look for wolves and raptors – Hike through Harenna Forest – Overnight at lodge

Day 3: Return to Addis Ababa
Leisurely morning – Transfer to Robe Airport – Flight back to Addis