Feb 242014
 
bale mountain niala

bale mountain niala

Tour code Ta/Bt/ 002
Tour Name – spe trekking bale Mountains
Mode of transport- surface
Duration 5 days 4 Nights
Day 01 Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains.
Morning after breakfast We will Drive from Addis to the Bale Mountains National Park. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for a relaxed afternoon hike, possibly spotting two prevalent mammals that frequent the area: Menelik’s Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala. Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species. Overnight camping
Day 02 Trek to Sodota.
Morning after break fast We will Trek through Dinsho and enter the National Park. Around Dinsho, the Mountain Nyala and Menelik’s Bushbuck should be able to be seen. While trekking through the park, there will be a chance to see Ethiopian Wolves. Stop by Habera Waterfall for a nice break. Hiking will take 6-7 hours.Camping at Sodota.
Day 03 Trek to Wasama.
Morning after break fast We will Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with spectacular views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Veraux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. Around 5-6 hours of trekking.Camping at Wasama.
Day 04 Trek to Gebre Gurracha.
Morning after break fast We will Start the day by hiking up Mt. Wasama (4200m) and then continue down into the Worgona Valley. Falcons, raptors, and possibly the Ethiopian wolf will be visible. End the day at Lake Gebre Gurracha, meaning “black lake” in the Oromic language. Trekking will take 6-7 hours.Camping at Gebre Gurracha.
Day 05 Sanetti Plateau – Addis Ababa.
Morning after break fast We will Take a short trek from Gebre Gurracha up to the Sennati Plateau to meet vehicles. Return to Addis Ababa.

Feb 262013
 

 

Bale-Mountain

bale mountain

the bale  mountains, with  vast moorlands – the lower reaches covered with St. John’s wort- and their extensive heathland, virgin woodlands, pristine mountain streams and alpine climate remain an untouched and beautiful world. Rising to a height of more than 4,000 meters, the range borders Ethiopia’s southern highlands, whose highest peak, Mount Tullu Deemtu, stands at 4,377 meters. The establishment of the 2,400-square-kilometre Bale Mountains National Park was crucial to the survival of the mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck and the Simien red fox. This fox is one of the most colorful members of the dog family and more abundant here than anywhere else in Ethiopia. All three endemic animals thrive in this environment, the nyala in particular often being seen in large numbers. The Bale Mountains offer some fine high-altitude horse and foot trekking, and the streams of the park – which become important rivers further downstream – are well-stocked with rainbow and brown trou