Safari tour to Bale Mountains National Park and Great African Rift Valley

Further South in the Bale Mountains, forays by 4wd bring you up close to Ethiopian Wolf on the remote Sanetti Plateau and amidst the tropical Harenna Forest; warthogs, colobus monkeys, giant forest hogs and if you are lucky, spotted hyena, leopards and lions can be spotted. The focus on this itinerary is on Ethiopia's superb wildlife, with a nice balance of wildlife. The Mountain Nyala and the almost blackish Menelik's bushbuck in the Bale Mountains National Park, spot Ethiopian wolves on an excursion to the moorlands of the Sanetti Plateau and look out for black-maned lions, leopard and the Bale monkey in the Harenna Forest. There is also the opportunity to visit the impressive Sof Omar Caves.

Day 01: Drive Addis - Bale On arrival drive from Addis Ababa to Bale mountains national park and arrive at the park Headquarter's in the afternoon hike for an hour possibly spotting two endemic Ethiopia mammals that frequently seen to area such as Mountain Nyala and Menelik Bushbuck and endemic forest birds. Overnigh Dinsho Lodge. Day 02: Excursion to Sanetti Plateau and Harrena Forest (100 kms 6 - 7hrs drive) Today you will have an excursion to Sanetti Plateau, the highest plateau in Africa. Here you may encounter the endemics of Ethiopia Wolf. Visit and proceed to Harrena Forest, the second dense forest in Ethiopia. Overnigh Dinsho Lodge Day 03: Drive Addis - Departure This day you will drive to Addis. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.