Itinerary

Day 1 — Addis Ababa → Goba → Dinsho (Bale NP HQ)
• Morning: depart Addis (road transfer ~6–8 hrs depending on stops).
• Afternoon: arrive Dinsho (park HQ), check in, park briefing and short acclimatisation walk around the HQ (possible sightings of mountain nyala / bushbuck near Dinsho).
• Overnight: Dinsho guesthouse or basic camp at park HQ. 

Day 2 — Dinsho → Drive up to Garba Guracha / Finchi Habera → Trek to Sanetti Plateau (camp)
• Early drive to the trailhead and begin trek across moorland to the Sanetti Plateau (Finchi Habera area).
• Afternoon: explore the afro-alpine moor, look for Ethiopian wolf activity at dusk.
• Overnight: campsite on/near Sanetti Plateau (or very basic mountain hut if available). 

Day 3 — Tullu Deemtu (summit day) & Sanetti plateau
• Early trek to Tullu Deemtu (the second-highest peak in the Bale range; long but rewarding day — steep sections). Enjoy panoramic views and alpine lakes.
• Return to camp on the plateau; optional short evening wildlife/photography outing.

Day 4 — Sanetti Plateau → Harenna Forest (descending landscape change)
• Trek/drive from the plateau down the escarpment into the Harenna Forest (dramatic habitat shift: afro-alpine → montane cloud forest).
• Afternoon forest walk, birds, endemic plants, waterfalls; stay at Bale Mountain Lodge or a forest lodge / camp. 

Day 5 — Harenna → Goba → Return to Addis (or domestic flight option)
• Morning walk (early birding option), then transfer to Goba and drive back to Addis. Alternatively, arrange a regional flight from a nearby airstrip if available (depends on season/schedule). Tour ends on arrival in Addis. 

Difficulty & practical notes

• Fitness: Moderate to fit — daily walks 4–7 hours on rough/rocky ground and at high altitude (3,500–4,300 m on the plateau).

• Altitude: Sanetti Plateau and Tullu Deemtu are high — allow time to acclimatize, drink water, avoid heavy exertion day 1. 

• Best time to go: Dry months are generally best for trekking/observations. (Operators commonly run trips year-round with seasonal preferences.)

• Wildlife: Highest chance to see Ethiopian wolf on Webb & Sanetti plateaux; also mountain nyala, hyrax, Bale monkey (in forest) and many highland birds.

Price (per person, sample packages)

I’ve given two common price tiers used by operators — Budget (camping/basic lodges) and Comfort (lodge + private vehicle, higher service level). These are based on current market offerings from local operators and booking platforms (examples shown in source listings). Final price depends on group size, season, accommodation choice and transport.

A. Budget (camping / shared vehicle & guide)

• USD: ~USD 800/ person (based on shared 3–5 pax departures). 

B. Comfort (private vehicle, private guide, stays at Bale Mountain Lodge or similar)

• USD: ~USD 1000 – 1320 / person (double occupancy). This includes better lodge accommodation, private transfers and full support. 

Note: some operators quote slightly higher multi-day expedition prices (especially photographic small-group departures). I cited representative listings to give realistic ranges. 

What the price typically includes

• Park entrance, camping fees & permits (park fees are charged by the park authority). 

• Professional local guide and trekking crew (guides, cook, horse/porter support if used).

• All meals during trek days (from lunch Day 1 — breakfast Day 5 for most packages).

• Camping equipment (tents, mattresses) for camping option OR lodge accommodation for the comfort option.

• All in-country transport as specified (private 4×4 / minivan), driver, fuel.

• Local park briefings and permits.

What the price typically excludes

• International flights to/from Addis Ababa.

• Personal travel/medical insurance (mandatory: must cover high-altitude trekking & evacuation).

• Alcoholic drinks, tips, personal items.

• Optional extras (domestic flights, extra nights in Addis, Sof Omar caves side-trip, private photography guides).

• Optional single-room supplements (for solo travelers wanting private room).

• Visa fees and any COVID/health related costs.

Park fees & official notes

Bale Mountains National Park charges entrance & camping fees (rates differ for Ethiopian nationals, residents and foreign tourists; camping/tent fees are listed on the park website). Operators include these fees in quotations but confirm at booking.

Quick packing checklist (essentials)

Warm layers (nights can be near freezing), hiking boots, hat & gloves, water bottle, headlamp, sunscreen, sunglasses, basic first-aid + any personal meds, rain shell, camera + binoculars.