Bale national park
Discover the cultural and natural wonders of Ethiopia in a 4-day adventure. From the vibrant city of Addis Ababa to the breathtaking Bale Mountains, encounter ancient history, rich traditions, and unique wildlife, culminating in a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner.
Duration
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Group Size
2 to 12
Stay
Hotels/Lodges
Transport
Drive and Flight
The journey
Tour Overview
This 4-day tour offers an exciting journey through Ethiopia’s cultural and natural treasures. Starting with a visit to Addis Ababa, explore the National Museum to see the famous fossil of ‘Lucy,’ take in panoramic views from Mount Entoto, and visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral and bustling Merkato market. Continue your adventure with a scenic drive to the Bale Mountains National Park, where you’ll have the chance to spot the endemic Mountain Nyala, Menelick Bushbuck, and possibly the rare Ethiopian Wolf on the Sanetti Plateau. You'll also explore the lush Harrena Forest, one of Ethiopia’s last remaining dense forests. The tour wraps up with a return to Addis Ababa, where you'll enjoy a traditional folkloric dinner and experience Ethiopia's diverse cultural heritage through food, music, and dance.
Day by day
Detailed Itinerary
4 days of discovery. Tap a day to expand it.
You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Ethnographic museum, which use to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up you drive to merkato, the biggest market in East Africa.
Overnight: Addis
The details
What's Included
Included in every booking
- All transfers and ground transportation with fuel and driver allowance
- All entrance fees according to the program
- Accommodations
- Land Transport
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Bottles of drinking water throughout the tour
- Multilingual professional guide
- Government tax associated with the trip.
Not included
- Day Use on the last day in Addis Ababa
- FOC Leader
- Any flight (Domestic Flights can be arranged upon request)
- Alcoholic Expenses
- Any Photography and Video fees
- And what is NOT included on the “Included” List.
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