BALE MOUNTAINS TREKKING & SOF OMAR CAVES 10 DAYS SPECIAL TOUR

Detailed itinerary

DAY 01: ADDIS ABABA  City tour

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport you will be met by a Ruba Tours representative and be taken to your reserved hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we have various sightseeing options:

• Mount Entoto with the best views over the capital.
• Institute of Ethiopian Studies, where you can see a variety of artifacts from all the different regions reflecting the history and culture of the country
• National Museum which among other exhibits the 3.5-million-year-old bones of Lucy.
• Saint-George Cathedral, where paintings by the famous Ethiopian artist Afework Tekele and other ecclesiastical wealth and cultural heritage of the past are displayed.
• Trinity Cathedral: this is the burial place of members of the imperial family and noted patriots; the cathedral is the most magnificent of its kind in the country, ornamented with carvings, mosaics and other artistic works.
• The Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa
• Unity Park, located within the National Palace of Ethiopia , embodies generational legacy of Ethiopia And Ethiopians.Prime minster Dr Abiy has announced that The park will be open to the public as of October 11, following the October 10th launch The National Palace was Built under Emperor Menelik II over a century ago, the Palace rests on 40,000Sqm of land. For generations, it has been viewed as the epicenter of political power, where the most powerful family in the land resides. The renovated compound incorporates several sights of interest to visitors, including an arena, a playground, a zoo,three churches,House of Royals and an imperial banquet hall.
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DAY 2– LANGANO & RIFT VALLEY LAKES

Begin your journey to Depart south from Addis Ababa to Langano.Lake Langano (Oromo: Hora Langaanoo, Amharic: ላንጋኖ ሐይቅ) is a lake in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, exactly 200 kilometers by road south of the capital, Addis Ababa, on the border between the East Shewa Zone and Arsi Zones.^[1] It is located to the east of Lake Abijatta in the Main Ethiopian Rift at an elevation of 1,585 meters.

Overnight in Sabanna Lodge.

DAY 03: LANGANO TO DINSHO

Depart south from Langano to Dinsho, which is where the headquarters of the Bale Mountains National Park is located. Here we will organize the trekking for the next day.

Dinsho (also called Gurie) is a village in south-central Ethiopia. Located in the Bale Zone of the Oromia Region in the heart of the Bale Mountains, this village has a latitude and longitude of 7°05′N 39°45′E and an elevation of 3207 meters. It is the administrative center of Dinsho woreda.

Overnight at Dinsho Guest House. Camping

DAY 04: START BALE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK TREKKING

Starting from Dinsho, trek to Adelay via the Geysay Valley and the Web River, viewing the Web waterfall along the way. During the hike, there will be wonderful chances to see the Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, and possibly Colobus Monkeys. Trekking will take 4 – 5 hours.

Camping

DAY 05: TREKKING BALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Trek to Wasama through a beautiful landscape with stunning views. Pass through Mararo Valley where the Lammergeyer and Verraux Eagles keep nests. There will also be a chance a seeing the Ethiopian Wolf and other species of birds. Around 7 – 8 hours of trekking.

Camping

DAY 06: TREKKING BALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

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 Oromo language. Trekking will take 7-8 hours.

Camping

DAY 07: SHORT TREKKING TO SANETTI PLATEAU

Today you will explore the Sanetti Plateau, a great place to see the endemic Ethiopian wolf. You will also visit the Crane Lakes. A final ascent will be made to the top of Tullu Deemtu, offering spectacular views of the surrounding areas. In the afternoon, you will be met by your vehicle and taken to Goba overnight.

Night and Dinner at Wabe Shebele Hotel in Goba.

DAY 08: DISCOVER SOF OMAR CAVE

Early in the morning, depart from Goba to the Sof Omar caves. The most famous spot of the caves is the Chamber of Columns, with limestone pillars up to 20m high. From the entrance, you will follow a trail through several other chambers; Web River, which snakes through the cave, seven times. The birdlife in the area is very abundant.

Afterward, continue to Goba Wabe Shebele hotel  overnight.

DAY 09: DRIVE BACK TO ADAMA

Today we will drive towards  Adama (Oromo: Adaamaa or Hadaamaa, Amharic: አዳማ), formerly Nazreth (Amharic: ናዝሬት),^[3] is a city in the central Oromia Region of Ethiopia.^[4][5] Located in the East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east.

Night and Dinner at Safari Lodge

DAY 10: DRIVE BACK TO ADDIS ABABA

Last day Drive back to Addis Ababa. We will drive through Mercato , the largest open market of Africa and we will do a last minute shopping for souvenirs. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure.