BALE Mountains National parkThe Bale mountain national park is found in the south east of Ethiopia, there are mountains include the 4377 meter of Tullu Dimtu the second tallest mountain in Ethiopia & the 4307meters of mount Battu those mountains is found in the well known Bale mountains national park also it is a home of many wild life and birdlife the lower reaches covered with extensive virgin woodlands, pristine mountain streams and alpine climate, the Bale Mountains remain an untouched and beautiful world.
The establishment of the 2,400- square- kilometers of Bale Mountains National park was crucial to the survival of the Ethiopian endemic mountain Nyala, Minilik’s bushbuck and simian red fox , this fox is one of the most colorful members of dog family and more abundant there is no anywhere else in Ethiopia, All three endemic animals thrive in this environment, while the Nyalain particular can be seen in large number and the streams of the park which become important rivers further downstream are well stocked with rainbow and brown trout, this park is very impressive for trekking tour.
SOF OMAR caveSof Omar cave is found in bale province of Ethiopia this cave formed by the flowing of Weyib River runs through the long mountain this repeated flow of the web river make the longest cave system in Ethiopia also in Africa the cave is 15 km long.
There are more than 40 Entrances for this cave but only 4 are dominants the cave is named by the former Muslim sheikh Sof Omar Ahmed he reputedly taking refuge here in the late 11 and early 12 century, Ayiew Maco is a place where this river sinks the name Ayiew is the daughter of Sof Omar then the river appears at Holuca after 1 km this actions makes the cave more interesting you can watch the Amazing lime stone which makes attractive shape also formed a shaped of colons , You can see this cave by walk but you will cross the river Sven times so this take awhile but there are available small boats .
Type of tour:-Nature tour
Day
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Travel
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Itineraries
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Hotel
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1
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Drive to Robe
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Early
we depart from Addis Ababa proceed driving to Goba En route you will visit
the zuway Lake , overnight in Wabishebelle Hotel
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Wabishebelle Hotel
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2
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Drive
to Gaysay Grasslands
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Drive
to Gaysay Grasslands which is the flat landscape you will have a chance
different wild Animals including the endemic mountain Niyala, warthog, Jackal
and different bird species including the endemics
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Wabishebelle Hotel
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3
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Drive
to Sennate plateau
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Drive
to Sennate plateau which is the Afro
Alpine landscape you will have a chance to see different flora and fauna also
the endemic mice, rates and mole rats if you are lucky you will see the
endemic Ethiopian wolves the location is found near to the Tulu Dimtu
mountains which is the second highs mountain in Ethiopia(4,377m) next to Ras
Dashen in Semien mountains park
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Wabishebelle Hotel
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4
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Drive
to Harenna forest
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Drive to Harenna forest which is the dense ever green
forest with cloud, you will have a chance to see colobus monkey, baboon, the
endemic Minilik bushbuck also Bale monkeys, then drive to the lodge
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Bale Lodge
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5
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Drive
to Sof Omar cave
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Early in the morning you will spot to see Lion Hyena
Leopard and African wild dog then drive to the cave visiting the Amazing lime
stone cave which is the longest cave in Africa trekking in to the cave as
much as you can and the surrounding area which is very attractive
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Wabishebelle Hotel
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6
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Domestic
flight to Addis Ababa
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Transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Addis
Ababa, after arrival you will make a mini city tour in Addis Ababa including
the Museum then you will attend our fare well dinner at cultural restaurant,
Depending on your flight schedule you will transfer to airport.
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Departure
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N.B.
depending up on
your request this Itinerary can be modify.