One Park, Many Worlds

Ethiopian Wolves

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Rafu Rock Pinnacles

Photo by Delphin Ruche.

Mountain Nyala

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Tawny Eagle

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Ethiopian Wolves in the Web Valley

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Serval in the Gaysay Grasslands

Photo by Delphin Ruche.

Sunbird on Red Hot Pokers

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Bearded Vulture on the Sanetti Plateau

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Bohor Reedbuck amongst Red Hot Pokers

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Ethiopian Wolf and Eagle

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Erica Forest

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Warthogs

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Giant Molerat on the Sanetti Plateau

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Vegetation

Photo by Vincent Munier.

Ethiopian Wolf and Giant Molerat

Photo by Delphin Ruche.

Francolin and Red Hot Pokers

Photo by Delphin Ruche.

Harenna Forest

Photo by Delphin Ruche.

Glacial Lakes to Volcanic Peaks

Located 400km southeast of Addis Ababa, Bale Mountains National Park contains a spectacularly diverse landscape. The high altitude, afro-montane Sanetti Plateau rises to over 4,000m and includes the highest peak in the southern Ethiopia highlands. This undulating plateau is marked by numerous glacial lakes and swamps and surrounded by higher volcanic ridges and peaks. The southern slopes are covered by the lush and largely unexplored Harenna Forest.

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Itineraries

Our itineraries include sites of cultural, historical and natural interest both en-route and nearby to the Bale Mountains National Park. All care has been taken to document accurate driving directions, although keep in mind that roads and road conditions may change. Recommended hotels and restaurants can be found in the link below.

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What do to in BMNP

Bale Mountains National Park is the ultimate destination for hikers, wildlife watchers, culture and nature enthusiasts, bird watchers and more! Explore one of the highest parks in Africa by horseback, go fishing or experience an authentic community trying local coffee and honey! One of the best sites to spot the rare and endangered Ethiopian Wolf is on the spectacular Sanetti Plateau as the sun rises.

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“Nothing like it anywhere on earth.”

Colin, UK.

“As close to heaven as I’ve reached.”

Anna, Greece

“Breathtaking in all senses.”

Lyn & Peter, Australia

Our Partners

  • European Union
  • Ethiopia
  • SDPASE
  • Bale Eco Region
  • Darwin Initiative
  • Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority
  • Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme
  • Roots of Ethiopia
  • Frankfurt Zoological Society