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
Addis Ababa – Flight to Robe – Bale Mountains Morning flight to Robe – Visit Dinsho HQ for wildlife viewing – Overnight at local lodge
Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest Scenic drive across the Sanetti Plateau – Look for wolves and raptors – Hike through Harenna Forest – Overnight at lodge
Return to Addis Ababa Leisurely morning – Transfer to Robe Airport – Flight back to Addis