The tours below showcase just some of what is possible in the Bale Mountains. In Ethiopia, nothing is set in stone. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.
The Bale Mountains can be accessed via a domestic flight from Addis Ababa. You will fly in to the nearby airport town of Robe, and from here it is a couple of hours drive into the national park (depending on where you are staying).
Another great option is to drive down to the Bale Mountains along the Rift Valley. This epic road trip takes 2-3 days, and gives you a real insight into Ethiopian life. There are a number of charming lakeside lodges set up along the Rift Valley to nicely break up the journey.
The Bale Mountains are usually explored over the course of 2-3 days, with overnights at the incredible Bale Mountains Lodge. Accommodation options in the mountains are extremely limited, with Bale Mountains Lodge being the only top-end option available. Your only other options are the Wabe Shebelle Hotel in Goba, which is not good quality, or camping in the mountains - an excellent option for those wanting to experience the most of the great outdoors.
The Bale Mountains are the best spot to find the endemic Ethiopian Wolf which hangs out in the Sanetti Plateau in the north of the park. Head further south, and you'll discover the vast Harenna Forest, a jungle-esque wilderness home to a huge diversity of wildlife.
There are some excellent hiking and trekking routes in the Bale Mountains - and if you camp out in these mountains, you'll have the entire national park to yourself.
Summit of Tulu Dimtu, Bale Mountains.
Set deep within the national park, the Bale Mountains lodge is by far the best accommodation option available in the Bale Mountains. The lodge has a selection of cosy and …
The Bale Mountains National Park is a blend of craggy mountains, surreal rock formations, and lush terrain ranging from from forest to grassy plains and jungle. This varied habitat…
Camping in the Bale Mountains is a fantastic way to explore the wilderness of the national park. Trek for campsite to campsite on a multi-day trek with specialist local guides. …
On its 4000-metre-high Sanetti Plateau, the Bale Mountains has everything from glacial lakes to mountains, volcanic ridges, rock formations and swamps. On the lower southern slopes…
The best time to visit the Bale Mountains is between October and March. The rainy season runs from June to September, although there can be heavy showers in April and May. October …
Accommodation options in the Bale Mountains are limited. The Bale Mountain Lodge, a boutique and luxurious lodge in the Harenna Forest is easily the best available, but it comes …
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