6-Day Ethiopian wildlife safari bale mountain and Awash Tour

6-Day Ethiopian wildlife safari bale mountain and Awash Tour

Ethiopia flag Ethiopia 6 days / 5 nights Mid-Range Private Tour
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From $1,370 per person
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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Ethiopian Wildlife Photography Adventure takes you deep into Ethiopia’s most iconic national parks and reserves, offering unmatched opportunities to capture rare wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling capital of Addis Ababa to the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau of the Bale Mountains and the rugged wilderness of Awash and Alideghe, this journey is designed for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike.
  • Duration6 Days
  • Tour Startbale Goba
  • Tour EndAddis Ababa
  • TransportSafari Vehicles (4x4 Jeeps or Land Cruisers)
  • Travel StylePrivate Tour
  • Tour ComfortMid-Range

Where You'll Go

Safari Route Map

An approximate route through this itinerary's destinations, day by day.

Experience Types

Included Safari Activities

Pricing

Group Size & Age Pricing

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Group Size Adult (per person) Child (per person)
1 Person On request N/A (solo)
2 People On request On request
3 People On request On request
4 People On request On request
5 People On request On request
6+ People On request On request
Age Policy: Adult age: confirmed by operator Child pricing: confirmed by operator Free Child age: confirmed by operator

Day By Day

6 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Addis Ababa – Fly to Bale Goba Robe – Dinsho Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park

Early in the morning, you’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Bale Goba Robe. On arrival, meet your driver and continue to Dinsho, the Bale Mountains National Park headquarters. This woodland area offers the chance to spot Ethiopian endemic mammals such as:

• Mountain Nyala

• Menelik’s Bushbuck

• Bohor Reedbuck

Overnight in Goba Bale

Accommodation
Bale Mountain Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast

Drinks

Spirits/Liquor Bottle Water
Day 2 Bale Mountains – Sanetti Plateau Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park

After breakfast, drive to the Sanetti Plateau (above 4,000m), an Afro-alpine moorland rich in wildlife and dramatic scenery. Here, you’ll spend the day photographing:

• The rare Ethiopian Wolf (endangered Canid species)

• Ethiopian Hare

• Blue-winged Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Wattled Crane, and other endemic water birds

Overnight in bale mountain

Accommodation
Bale Mountain Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast

Drinks

Spirits/Liquor Bottle Water
Day 3 Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park

Continue your search for the Ethiopian Wolf in the Sanetti highlands. In the afternoon, descend into the lush Harenna Forest, home to:

• Bale Monkey (endemic, bamboo-feeding)

• Other primates and forest species. later drive back to your lodge and enjoyed your Diner

Accommodation
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast

Drinks

Spirits/Liquor Bottle Water Soft Drinks
Day 4 Bale Mountains – Awash National Park Main Destination: Awash National Park

After breakfast, depart Bale and travel toward Awash National Park, passing Lake Beseka en route. Wildlife encounters may include:

• Olive and Hamadryas Baboons

• Somali Golden-breasted Robin, Nile Valley Sunbird, Lineated Pytilia, Red & Yellow Barbet, Yellow-throated Serin, Sombre Chat, Arabian Bustard

Accommodation Inside Park Awash National Park
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast

Drinks

Spirits/Liquor Bottle Water
Day 5 Alideghe Wildlife Reserve & Doho Lodge Main Destination: Awash National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to Alideghe Wildlife Reserve for a morning game drive in search of:

• Grevy’s Zebra

• Gerenuk

• Beisa Oryx

• Somali Ostrich

• Birds such as the Brown Snake-Eagle and Secretary Bird

Later, head to Doho Lodge for lunch and relaxation in natural hot springs. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive across the Ilala Plains, where you may spot Beisa Oryx, Somali Oryx, Bat-Eared Fox, and other rare species.

Overnight at Doho Lodge

Accommodation
Doho Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast

Drinks

Bottle Water Soft Drinks
Day 6 Return to Addis Ababa & Departure Main Destination: Awash National Park

After a morning walk around the lodge area, begin your drive back to Addis Ababa. On arrival, enjoy free time for shopping or relaxation. In the evening, attend a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring authentic cuisine and cultural performances. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your international departure

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast Dinner

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included
Park Fees
All Shown Activities
Meals & Drinks As Specified Day By Day
Professional Guide/Driver
All Listed Transport
Domestic Flights
All Taxes/VAT
Hotel Transfers
Government Tax/Fee Increases
Not included
International Flights
Accommodation Before/After Safari
Staff Tips
Personal Expenses (Travel Insurance, Visa Fees Etc.)