The Roof of Africa: Ethiopian Wolves, Giant Lobelias & The Second Highest Peak in Ethiopia
Welcome to the Bale Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important high-altitude ecosystem in Ethiopia . Covering 215,000 hectares in the southeastern Ethiopian Highlands, the park boasts Africa's largest area of afro-alpine habitat above 3,000 meters . Here, you will drive across the Sanetti Plateau, the highest all-weather road in Africa, where the rare Ethiopian wolf hunts giant mole rats in the morning mist. You will stand on the summit of Tullu Dimtu (4,377 meters), the second highest peak in Ethiopia . You will descend into the Harenna Forest, the second largest moist tropical forest in Ethiopia, where wild coffee grows beneath the canopy and the endemic Bale monkey swings through the bamboo . At Monpays Tours, we offer wildlife safaris, multi-day treks, and wolf-tracking expeditions in this extraordinary wilderness. Celebrate 20 years with a journey to the roof of Africa.
Sanetti Plateau – The largest intact afro-alpine habitat in the world, home to the Ethiopian wolf and giant mole rats
Tullu Dimtu (4,377m) – Ethiopia's second highest peak, accessible via a short hike from the road
Harenna Forest – The second largest moist tropical forest in Ethiopia, with wild coffee, cloud forest, and the Bale monkey
Dinsho – The park headquarters, with easy walking trails and abundant wildlife (Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck)
The Giant Lobelias – Unique plants found only in the Bale Mountains, some over 10 meters tall
Gaysay Grasslands – Located at the northern end of the park, excellent for birdwatching and nyala viewing
The Web and Wabe Shebelle Rivers – Five major rivers originate within the park, supporting millions of people
Let our travel experts craft the perfect itinerary for your Ethiopian adventure.
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