This ecolodge in Bale Mountains National Park offers eight spacious rooms, constructed from stone and timber with thatched roofs.
Its stunning location amidst cloud forest was carefully chosen to provide an opportunity to experience the pristine wilderness that incorporates Africa’s largest remaining tract of alpine moorland, most of which lies at an altitude of more than 3,800 metres.
Marked tracks lead to a hot spring, up onto the plateau, or into the forest, which teems with wildlife; of particular note is the rare and endangered Ethiopian wolf, as well as endemic Bale monkeys, which are routinely seen close to the lodge, along with spectacular birdlife. Other primates, rare cats and unusual plants may be seen, and each walk offers a different experience.
Each room at the Bale Mountain Lodge has a wood-burning stove and private terrace, and enjoys exceptional views of the lovely surroundings. The central building, fashioned from local stone, nestles into the hillside, minimising its visual impact. The dining area, built in traditional ‘tukul’ style with a thatched roof, has a sweep of windows with fine views of the clearing and mountains beyond, and a sunken fireplace creates a snug area for chilly evenings. Furniture is made locally using sustainable wood supplies, and all soft furnishings locally sourced – with an emphasis on comfort and Ethiopian style.
In keeping with its eco-credentials, electricity is generated by a nearby micro-hydro plant, and the lodge is committed to minimising non-biodegradable waste through various innovative methods. All firewood is from sustainable sources, and briquettes are pressed from waste paper to provide additional fuel and minimise wood consumption.
Available*: Jan-Jul: Closed in August; Sep-Dec* The dates shown are when the accommodation is generally available. Please enquire for specific availability.
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Join award-winning environmental photojournalist and conservationist Ben Cherry on a trip through three unique locations in Ethiopia: the Simien Mountains, Lalibela and Bale Mountain National Park, and discover an entirely different take on African wildlife photography.
Find out more about Ethiopia: A Unique Wonder
Destination: Ethiopia
Price
(inc. flights): 15 days
from £6,795
Trip type:
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Tailor-made can be arranged
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Ethiopia boasts a wide diversity of birds, mammals, landscapes and plants which is hardly matched in Africa. The birdlife is a mixture of East and West African and Palearctic elements, with over 800 species recorded, including 37 endemics and this trip explores its key wildlife sites.
Find out more about Ethiopian Endemic Wildlife
Destination: Ethiopia
Price
(inc. flights): 17 days
from £6,250
Trip type:
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This wonderful introduction to Ethiopia takes you to each of the country’s major cultural highlights and provides you with the chance to see superb wildlife, such as gelada baboon, Menelik’s bushbuck, mountain nyala and one of the world’s rarest mammals - the Ethiopian wolf - all in stunning scenery.
Find out more about Ethiopian Wildlife Extravaganza
Destination: Ethiopia
Price
(inc. flights): 12 days
from £4,395
Trip type:
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Ethiopia offers a wonderful array of unique wildlife species. This suggested itinerary begins in the picturesque Simien Mountains where you can enjoy huge herds of charismatic gelada baboons and walia ibex, before travelling to the spectacular Bale Mountains, in search of the endangered Ethiopian wolf.
Find out more about Wolves & Baboons of Ethiopia’s Highlands
Destination: Ethiopia
Price
(inc. flights): 12 days
from £3,595
Trip type:
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The Bale Mountains form a high altitude plateau, broken by spectacular volcanic peaks, beautiful alpine lakes and mountain streams descending through deep rocky gorges into the lowlands. The area is home to an incredibly high number of endemics, including the world’s rarest canid, the Ethiopian wolf.
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