this routes including areas of cultural, natural and historical interest both en route and in the bale mountains national park. Please bear in mind that the road condition may change especially in Rift valley on the way back to the capital city.the Great Rifty valley is accessible for a days trip from the Langano Savanna Loge and the Lakes of valley are including in your Visit, A Good area for Relaxtion.
Day 1 on arrival you will be met by our representative at the Bole international Airport,
Then transfer to your hotel depending on your arrival time, city tour may be possible. overnight in Addis Ababa at one of the best accommodations.
Day 2 after breakfast the journey starts as we drive from Addis Ababa to Bale mountains National park,
Some 400km southeast of the capital, stop for lunch on the way and to admire the landscapes of the Great Rift valley Lakes with its impressive aquatic Birdlife. And on arrival at the park headquarters we will have a brief break, then have the chance to spot animal species such as the endemic mountain Nyala and Meneliks bush buck, as well as reedbuck and common warthogs, all commonly seen in area around the park HQ. Birds species seen in the area include the endemic Abyssinian catbirds and white-bucked black tit, as well as wattle ibis, Abyssinian long claw, both only found in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Overnight is spent at the Dinsho lodge or camping.
Day 3 Dinsho to Adelay
This morning, after breakfast we will start the hike from Dinsho to Adelay campsite, a distance of around 15km, passing through the Gaysay grassland region of the Bale mountain National park, a beautiful pocket of verdant landscapes, thick shrubbery and picturesque meadows and home to endemic mountsin Nyala and menelike bushbuck. The walk will take 4-5 hours and reaches an altitude of 3400 meters above sea level. at the Adelay campsite, the night is spent in the natural woodland found in this part of the national park.
Day 4 Adelay to Sodota.
Today after breakfast we will hike for 6 to 7 hours and distance of 18km across the beautiful landscapes of the National park. On the way we have the chance to spot the rare and endangered Ethiopian wolf as well as to see seasonal flowers and endemic Birdlife. overnight is spent at the Sodota camp.
Day 5 Sodota to Keyrensa
Today’s trek to Keyrensa campsite is through more stunning landscapes with the chance to see many species of birds, in particular, different types of raptor such as the tawny eagle and lammergeyer or bearded vulture, a species which specialises in feeding on the bone marrow from scavenged mammmals kills, the Ethiopian wolf and its prey species the Ethiopian Giant moor rat can also be seen. the distance covered todays is around 20km and will take 7-8 hours. the campsite is at an altitude of 3750 meters above sea level. overnight is spent at Rafu campsites.
Day 6 Kerranas to Rafu.
this morning the walk will take us up a steep climb to Rafu campsite, passing through the futher panoramic view of the mountains landscape, with futher Chance to see Ethiopian wolf. The rock pinnacles found at Rafu were formed by a volcanic lave flow and are located at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. Overnight camping at the Rafu campsite
Day 7
Rafu to Garba Guracha
Today we trek through the largest Afro-Alpine region on the African cotinent, known as the sanetti plateau , situated at a height of 4000 meters above sea leve. The 21km walk will talke us around lakes Garba Gurach, one of the largest alpine lakes, raching depth of around 6m and with a name that means black lake in local language. overnight at the Garba Guracha campsite.
Day 8
Gerba Gurcha to Goba
this morning after breakfast we make our way to the main road, rejoin our vehicles and drive to the second highest mountain in Ethiopia, Mount Tulu Dimtu, situated at a height 4377 meters above sea level( to make the short climb as per other itineraries ) we continue to the spectacular Harena escarpmant that runs from east to west to enjoy the viewpoint and finally turn back and continue driving to Goba town where we spent the night at the wabe shebelle Hotel in Goba
Days 9
Goba to Lake Langano
Today we drive to lake langano via shashamane, a distance of 150km. after lunch we continue to Abijata Shalla national park, one of the best location for birding and known for its large population of flamingos. we then head to Lake langano, our destination for the night, with the opportunity to relax by way of swimming or sunbathing, take part in some aquatic sports or perhaps some more bird watching at saven loge. overnight saven loge
Day10
Lake Langano to Addis Ababa 210k
After breakfast we drive the final 210kms to the capital, arriving by the late afternoon. Time permitting, we may have the chance for some souvenir shopping and in the evening you will be taken to a Traditional restaurant to enjoy some cultural dancing, before transfer to the airport for your onward journey.