Harar & the Bale Mountains
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Based on 2 Reviews
- duration 15 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 26
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-28581
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/ Arba Minch, Ethiopia
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore chaotic and bustling Addis Ababa
- Guided tour of the ancient UNESCO city of Harar
- Witness the traditional feeding of the hyenas
- Follow the scout along the trails of Awash NP
- Take a boat trip across Lake Ziway and explore the Coptic monastery
- 2 days hiking in the beautiful Bale Mountains
- Search for a rare sighting of Ethiopian wolves on the Sanetti Plateau
- Relax in the Hot Springs at Wendo Genet
- Optional trip to 'Crocodile Market' in Arba Minch
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The Harar & the Bale Mountains tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Arba Minch. The Harar & the Bale Mountains is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 15 days taking you from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch and through other destinations in Ethiopia.
The Rift Valley and its tribes are at the heart of this journey, and we have plenty of time to explore the lakes and towns. We spend time in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Harar where we go on a guided tour. This historic gem is also infamous for the butchers who feed the wild hyenas at night at the edge of the town. The Bale Mountains are one of Ethiopia's best trekking areas and home to many endemic species of plants and animals; we spend three nights here to really get under the skin of the place and go in search of the elusive Ethiopian Wolf on the Sanetti Plateau.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Day 1: Arba Minch
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Day 2: Day 2: Arba Minch
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Day 3: Day 3: Wendo Genet
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Day 4: Day 4: Bale Mountains NP
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Day 5: Day 5: Bale Mountains NP
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Day 6: Day 6: Bale Mountains NP
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Day 7: Day 7: Lake Ziway
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Day 8: Day 8: Lake Ziway
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Day 9: Day 9: Awash NP
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Day 10: Day 10: Harar
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Day 11: Day 11: Harar
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Day 12: Day 12: Harar
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Day 13: Day 13: Addis Ababa
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Day 14: Day 14: Addis Ababa
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Day 15: Day 15: Addis Ababa
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Transport
- Overland Expedition Vehicle, Boat
Guide
- Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary
Accommodation
- Comfortable Hotel 7 nights
- Camping 1 night
- Multishare Hostel 3 nights
- Guesthouse 3 nights
Meals
- 14 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 4 Dinner
- Any international flights to Addis Ababa and from Arba Minch are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Harar & the Bale Mountains tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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Based on 2 reviews
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R
5 - Excellent
What incredible staff you have! And amazing itineraries. I don't know what to choose next!
D
5 - Excellent
3rd trip with dragoman and they keep getting better and better
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Local Payment The local payment is a group fund, paid separately from the trip price on the first day of the tour. It covers everything that the group does together on the ground. This is primarily hotel accommodation and campsite fees, meals whilst camping (but not while eating in restaurants), and included activities and puts money directly back to the local community. The local payment, or kitty system, is unique to overlanding tours and provides maximum flexibility and best value on the road - you can see exactly what is being paid for, you get everything at cost price, it keeps costs competitive by leveraging group expenses and saves on administrative costs. The fund is run by the tour guide, and any excess left over at the end is returned equally to the group. Local prices are estimated in USD when we print the brochure then reviewed monthly as local costs and exchange rates vary throughout the year. It's therefore important once you book your trip to check the website regularly and just before departure for any changes to the amount.
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