Quick Summary

5-Day Short Mountain Biking Trip in the Bale Mountains is a 5 days tour in Ethiopia via the Addis Ababa /Bale Mountains NP /Addis Ababa (City) route, starting from USD 1177. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
5 days

Route
Addis Ababa /Bale Mountains NP /Addis Ababa (City)

From
USD 1177

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Short Mountain Biking Trip in the Bale Mountains

The hidden nature gem of Bale Mountains National Park, a well-kept secret among Ethiopia’s highland parks, is awaiting you to be explored on the mountain bike. Experience the beauty of the barren high plateaus all the way down to the evergreen rainforests with a varying diversity. The tour requires a good fitness due to the high altitudes and medium-long biking routes. Apart from some gravel roads the main mountain biking will be on small tracks or even off road.

Duration: 5 days
Route: Addis Ababa /Bale Mountains NP /Addis Ababa (City)
Starts at: USD 1177

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5-Day Short Mountain Biking Trip in the Bale Mountains

Day 1: Drive from Addis Ababa to Dinsho (370 km)
Day 2: Mountainbiking trip from Dinsho (2900 m) to Sodota Campsite (3500 m)
Day 3: Mountain biking trip Sodota (3500 m) to Sanetti Campsite (4100 m)
Day 4: Mountain biking trip Sanetti Campsite (4100 m) to Goba
Day 5: Drive back to Addis (450 km)

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Drive from Addis Ababa to Dinsho (370 km)
Day 02	Mountainbiking trip from Dinsho (2900 m) to Sodota Campsite (3500 m)
Day 03	Mountain biking trip Sodota (3500 m) to Sanetti Campsite (4100 m)
Day 04	Mountain biking trip Sanetti Campsite (4100 m) to Goba
Day 05	Drive back to Addis (450 km)

Day 01: Drive from Addis Ababa to Dinsho (370 km)

>> The adventure begins! Todays drive will bring you through Adama and Assela to your starting point of the tour. After a long day with scenic stops in the Arsi Mountains or at Wabe waterfall we will arrive our camp around the Nationalpark HQ and our cook prepares some mouth-watering dinner.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP

Day 02: Mountainbiking trip from Dinsho (2900 m) to Sodota Campsite (3500 m)

>> Good gear is needed when we are finally leaving the gravel and start climbing the beautiful Web Valley on little tracks. After some ten kilometers we are in the park cycling in flat terrain along the gigantic Web River. Chances are good to spot the rare Ethiopian Wolves and birds of pray, just as the Augur Buzzard, are circling above our heads. On some scenic detours on and off the bike we will reach our second tented camp in the afternoon.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP

Day 03: Mountain biking trip Sodota (3500 m) to Sanetti Campsite (4100 m)

>> Todays goal is the scenic Sanetti-Plateau at 4.100 meters asl the highest moorland in Africa. Our tracks are high up but luckily only gently rising. It will feel like we are out of space all alone when we are passing the Woronga Valley accompanied by the 4.200 meters high Mt. Woronga or when we rest at the “Grey Lake” (Gebre Guracha) and refresh ourselves. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Sanetti campsite where we will enjoy our last night in the wild under the stars.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Bale Mountains NP

Day 04: Mountain biking trip Sanetti Campsite (4100 m) to Goba

>> Biking: 3-4 h, 30 km (difficulty: moderate/medium, altitude difference: ↑100m, ↓1600m)

After three days of uphill we reward ourselves with a spectacular downhill drive from Sanetti to Goba at the foot of the plateau. After some early hike around our camp trying to spot wildlife we will make our way down, riding through moorlands, giant heather forests and gorges with spectacular views.
Finally we arrive in Goba where we will enjoy our last night at the Wabe Shebelle Hotel.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Day 05: Drive back to Addis (450 km)

>> Time to say goodbye to everyone. Today we head back to Addis passing Shashamene, Lake Langano and Debre Zeit with the opportunity to get dropped somewhere along the road for those who want to extend their adventures.