Introducing Bale Mountains National Park
More than any other park, Bale Mountains National Park is known for wildlife. Over 60 mammal species and 260 bird species have been recorded here, including dozens of endemic species.
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As you approach from Shashemene, eastern ridges are punctuated with fortresslike escarpments, while northern ones are gentler; their rounded rock pinnacles dotting the ridges like worn teeth protruding from an old man’s gums. Within the park, rivers cut deep gorges, alpine lakes feed streams, and water accepts gravity’s fate at several waterfalls. In the lower hills, Highlanders canter along century-old paths on their richly caparisoned horses, and the noise of shepherds cracking their whips echoes around the valley.
You can arrange one- to six-day treks at park headquarters in Dinsho, though you’ll need your own equipment. Park fees are similar to Simien Mountains.
From Addis Ababa, catch a bus to Robe (Birr48, 12 hours) and leap off in Dinsho.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Bale or Simien mountains?
by dechevarria 04 May 2011
I will be in Ethiopia in August and have set aside 3 days or so for trekking in theory in the Simien mountains. However after doing some…
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RE: two weeks in ethiopia
by emenac 08 June 2010
Yes I have been to Ethiopia actually I have visited almost whole Africa. Ethiopia is considered one of the best traveling destinations…
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Two weeks in Ethiopia
by jenniferjuniper789 26 April 2010
Hi, Me and three other students are planning a 2 week trip to Ethiopia in late july/early august this year. We would like to go to the…
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