Yama Ethiopia Tours is always ready to plan and escort your trip to such diverse tourist attraction sites that will be visited within a seven-day trip from Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains National Park with the Rift Valley Lakes of Ethiopia. Explore Addis Ababa's museums, the endemic wildlife of Bale Mountains National Park, the lakeside towns of Hawassa and Arba Minch, the cultural richness of the Dorze village, and the relaxing shores of Lake Langano.
Itinerary
| Day | Day Activities | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Addis Ababa & Sightseeing Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be met by your Yama Ethiopia Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour of Addis Ababa, including the National Museum (home of the famous 'Lucy' fossil), St. George Cathedral, the Ethnological Museum, and Entoto Hill for a panoramic view of the city. | Ramada Addis / Best Western Hotel — Bed |
| Day 02 | Drive to Bale Mountains National Park Morning after breakfast, drive to Bale Mountains National Park. Here you will see many endemic species such as the Blue-winged Goose, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Abyssinian Long Claw, Wattled Ibis, Black-headed Siskin, Rouget's Rail, Banded Barbet, and other species too. | Nu Robe Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 03 | More Excursions in Bale Mountains National Park Leave Goba early in the morning towards Sanetti Plateau. While crossing a lush green forest, you will enjoy views of the Ethiopian Wolf, an endemic mammal. Then take a hike to reach the highest peak at 4,377 meters above sea level, experiencing the chilly wind. Walk down across a moorland landscape dotted with white and yellow cushion flowers, colorful lichen-covered rocks, and sparse Giant Lobelias, visiting water birds in small lakes. Also walk in the Harenna Forest to see the Bale Monkey and possibly lion, with a further excursion possibly enabling a sighting of the Ruspoli's Turaco. | Nu Robe Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 04 | Drive to Hawassa In the morning after breakfast, drive to the lakeside town of Hawassa, a bustling Ethiopian town in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. The town is built on the shores of beautiful Lake Awassa and is overlooked by Tabor Mountain. The abundance and variety of the lake's birdlife is truly spectacular. | Haile Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 05 | Visit Fish Market & Drive to Arba Minch via Dorze Village In the morning, visit the local fish market at Lake Awassa, then proceed driving to Arba Minch, visiting the Dorze people along the way. Weaving is a primary profession for many Dorzes, and their houses are built from bamboo, reflecting their unique way of life. They also cultivate false banana, from which they extract their local bread called Kotcho. | Paradise Lodge / Haile Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 06 | Excursion in Arba Minch & Drive Back to Langano Take a morning boat cruise on Lake Chamo, one of the Rift Valley lakes, to see giant Nile crocodiles, hippos, and abundant water birds. Then drive to Lake Langano, the most popular Rift Valley lake, free of Bilharzia unlike other freshwater lakes in Ethiopia — perfect for swimming and relaxing. Enjoy your late afternoon at the lake. | Marina Beach Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 07 | Visit Abiatta–Shala NP & Drive Back to Addis & Departure In the morning after breakfast, visit Abiatta-Shala National Park, home to the breeding and feeding grounds of Flamingoes, Pelicans, Cormorants, and other aquatic birds. Then drive back to Addis Ababa for final shopping at a souvenir shop and a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant, before transferring to the airport to fly back home. | Departure — Breakfast with Farewell Dinner |