What is the best time to visit Bale Mountains NP?

The dry season (October–May) is ideal for trekking and wildlife spotting.

How difficult is the hike?

Moderate fitness is required. Trekking takes place at high altitude (3,000–4,400 m), but the routes are manageable with local guides.

What special wildlife can I see?

Key species include the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, giant mole-rat, Bale monkey, and various endemic birds.

Yes. Guides are highly recommended (and often required) for safety, navigation, and wildlife spotting.

Bale Mountains National Park - Sky Ethiopia Tours

About This Tour

Venture into the wild heart of Ethiopia on a journey through Bale Mountains National Park, one of the country’s most spectacular and biodiverse highland regions. This tour blends rugged trekking, high-altitude plateaus, and lush forest landscapes. You’ll traverse the Sanetti Plateau, home to the endangered Ethiopian wolf, and explore the misty Harenna Forest, rich with rare primates and unique flora. Whether you trek, ride on horseback, or drive through sweeping grasslands, this tour offers a rare chance to witness endemic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and deep cultural connections with the local Oromo communities.

Trip Highlights

See the Ethiopian wolf, the world’s rarest canid, on the Sanetti Plateau.
Hike to Tullu Dimtu, the second-highest peak in Bale at 4,377 m.
Walk through the Harenna Forest, home of the Bale monkey and other endemic species.
Trek across moorlands, alpine lakes, waterfalls, and lava-rock pinnacles.
Wildlife watching: mountain nyala, giant mole-rats, colobus monkeys, and birds of prey (e.g., lammergeyer, augur buzzard).
Camping under stars or staying in highland lodges; experience remote, untouched nature.

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