Day 03:Visit Harena forest
Abyssinian Woodpecker, Abyssinian catbird, White backed Black Tit, Abyssinian Ground Thrush, Yellow crowned Canary, Somali chestnut winged starling, Olive Pigeon, Mountain Buzzard, African snipe, Thekla Lark, Malachite sunbird, Mottled and Alpine swifts, Moorland Francolin, Golden Eagle, Lanner Falcon, Watteled Crane, Cinnamon Bracken Warbler, Ruddy shelduck, Verreaux's' Eagle, Yellow bellied and common waxbills, Tropical Bouboo, Rufous breasted. Sparrow Hawk, Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher, Black winged Lovebird, Bale Parisoma and Slender billed Starlings are amongst of interesting birds of the Bale Mountains National Park. The beautiful Ethiopian Wolf (endemic), Abyssinian Hare, Klipspringer, Giant Mole Rats and different species of grass rats are some of the mammals that we expect in this magnificent moorland region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: 4x4 Air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Bale Mountain lodge.
Day 04:Visit Sof Omar cave
We drive from Delo Mena to the Sof Omar Cave, a distance of 150 miles (245 km). The labyrinth of cavers stretched some 16 km through limestone hills; however, only the first 1.7 km can be explored on foot. Luckily, the walk able portion houses the remarkable formations known as the chamber of columns, the dome, and the balcony. The Web River runs through the cave and is responsible for the erosion of the limestone walls into domed chambers and ornate pillars decorated with fossilized mollusks. A walk through the cave requires a guide with a flashlight and about three to four hours; some passages are a challenge and the river must be crossed at some points. The cave has been an important religious site since ancient times and despite being greatly venerated by Muslim in the area, due to shake Sof Omar reputedly taking refuge here in the early days of Islam, many pagans rites and ceremonies seem to carry on.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: 4x4 Air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Bale Mountain lodge.
Day 05:Drive back to Addis Ababa
After breakfast, you will drive to Addis Ababa. You will stop for lunch at Shashemene. You will arrive in Addis Ababa late afternoon and you will do some shopping for souvenirs. You will arrive in Addis Ababa late afternoon where you will do some shopping for souvenirs. Finally you will be taken to a farewell dinner depending on your scheduled flight; you will be transferred out to Bole International Airport for return flight back home.
