Horse Riding Tours in the Male Mountains

Addis Ababa – Dinsho
Depart from Addis Ababa and drive toward the Bale Mountains.
Enjoy views of the Ethiopian countryside, farmland, and traditional villages.
Arrive in Dinsho, the gateway to Bale Mountains National Park.
Meet your local guide and horse handlers and prepare for the expedition.
Overnight in Dinsho.

Dinsho – Gaysay Grasslands -Dinsho
Begin your horseback ride across the beautiful Gaysay grasslands.
Explore open meadows, rolling hills, and mountain trails.
Look for mountain nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, warthogs, and highland birds.
bushbuck, warthogs, and highland birds.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature.
Return to Dinsho for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Dinsho – Sodota
After breakfast, ride toward the Sodota wilderness area.
Travel through mountain valleys, rocky landscapes, and open grasslands.
Observe wildlife and enjoy panoramic views of the Bale highlands.
Stop for lunch along the trail.
Arrive at the campsite and enjoy dinner prepared by your local team.
Overnight camping at Sodota.

Sodota – Wasama Mountains
Continue the horseback expedition through remote mountain terrain.
Explore highland moorlands, mountain ridges, and spectacular valleys.
Look for endemic birds and wildlife, including the Ethiopian wolf in suitable habitats.
Enjoy a picnic lunch along the route.
Arrive at the Wasama area and settle into camp.
Overnight camping.

Wasama – Sanetti Plateau
Ride toward the spectacular high-altitude landscapes of the Bale Mountains.
Explore accessible sections of the Sanetti Plateau, subject to local route conditions.
Discover giant lobelias, alpine vegetation, and wide-open mountain scenery.
Search for Ethiopian wolves from a safe distance.
Enjoy photography stops and magnificent views.
Overnight at a designated campsite, depending on the final route.

Sanetti Plateau – Harenna Forest – Goba
Enjoy the final morning of your horseback adventure.
Take photographs of the surrounding mountain scenery.
Descend toward the Harenna Forest region, depending on safe horse access and trail conditions.
Experience the changing landscapes from Afro-alpine moorland toward forest.
Finish the expedition and transfer by vehicle to Goba or Robe.
End of the six-day horse riding tour.
Tour Information
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Starting point: Addis Ababa or Dinsho
Ending point: Goba or Robe
Activities: Horse riding, wildlife watching, photography, camping, and nature exploration
Accommodation: Guesthouse lodge and wilderness camping
Guiding: Local professional guide and horse handlers
Suggested Package Inclusions
Horse rental and horse handlers
Professional local guide and park scout
Park entrance fees
Meals during the expedition
Camping equipment and cooking services
Ground transportation
Accommodation before or after the horse trek, as agreed