Day 1: Arrive at Bale Goba Airport from Addis Ababa, where you will be picked up and taken to Dinsho (Gessay Grassland). Upon arrival at Bale Mountains National Park (Gessay Grassland), have the opportunity to see endemic mammals.

Hike through Gessay Grassland, where you may spot several endemic/endangered mammals, including Menelik’s Bushbuck, Mountain Nyala, Warthog, Reedbuck, and Grey Duikers. Additionally, look for Ethiopian endemic birds such as the Abyssinian Flycatcher, Wattled Ibis, and Abyssinian Catbird, which can be found in both Gessay Grassland and Bodeti Mountain.

Overnight: Dinsho Campsite at 3,100 metres above sea level.

Day 2: Trek from Dinsho (Gessay) to Habera. Start your trek from Dinsho and enter the national park. This day’s hike will allow you to explore the stunning landscapes of the Bale Mountains, with a chance to see the rare Ethiopian Wolves and birds of prey. Camp near the seasonal Fincha Habera waterfall.

Overnight: Habera Campsite at 3,500 metres above sea level. Distance: 18 km hike.

Day 3: Trek from Habera to Adeley. After breakfast, head towards Adelay, traversing the Web Valley area and passing through the woodland regions of the national park. This hike offers opportunities to see the endangered Ethiopian Wolf, Giant Mole Rat, and various endemic birds of Ethiopia.

Overnight: Adeley Campsite at 3,400 metres above sea level. Distance: 18 km hike.

Day 4: Hike down to Dinsho. In the morning, after breakfast, hike down to Dinsho, which takes about two hours through the northern woodlands and grasslands. During this hike, pass through Hygienia and Juniper tree forests, where you can spot mammals such as the Olive Baboon, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Mountain Nyala, Bohor Reedbuck, and numerous bird species. After completing your trek, meet your driver to head back to the airport for a flight departing at 15:00 pm to Addis Ababa.