Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Trekking & Wildlife
Wolves, wild horses and the Sanetti Plateau. A compact expedition to the roof of southern Ethiopia — the Sanetti Plateau at 4,000 metres, Ethiopian wolves and the giant moorland of the Bale massif.
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From USD 600 per person
Indicative from price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
The Bale Mountains hold Africa's largest afroalpine landscape, and its jewel is the Sanetti Plateau — a rolling 4,000-metre moorland where the endangered Ethiopian wolf hunts alongside grazing herds of wildebeest-like mountain nyala.
Over three days you'll drive the high plateau, walk the moorland and valley floors, and camp or lodge under some of Africa's wildest skies.
Route difficulty
Longer, higher days for confident, well-conditioned hikers.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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Drive south through the Rift and up onto the Bale massif, crossing the Harenna escarpment viewpoints to the plateau edge.
A full day on the Sanetti Plateau — Ethiopian wolves, giant lobelia and roan-antelope herds — with walks from the vehicle at key viewpoints.
A morning walk through giant heather moorland in search of nyala, then the return drive to Addis.
More details provided at booking.
Confident hikers comfortable with very high altitude and longer, tougher days on the trail.
A focused, immersive escape without a long commitment.
Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 1,200
US$ 600 per person × 2
This tour is rated challenging. It involves long walking days at very high altitude, so a good level of fitness and some trekking experience are recommended.
The indicative price covers licensed guide and park fees, private 4x4 transport and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
Wolves, lobelias and the wild southern moorlands
A wild six-day trek across Africa's largest Afro-alpine moorland in search of the endangered Ethiopian wolf, giant lobelias and complete solitude.
Rift valley gems and the wild south
Rift lakes, flamingoes and dramatic mountains — a southern journey from the cities of the lakes to the wilds of the Bale Mountains.
Africa's largest Afro-alpine plateau — an otherworldly world of giant lobelias, cloud forests and the endangered Ethiopian wolf.
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