The Bale Mountains rise from the extensive surrounding farm lands at 2,500meter
above sea level to the west, north and east. The National Park area is divided into
two major parts by the spectacular Harenna escarpment that runs from east to west.

The climate of the Bale Mountains is characterized by a high rainfall and periods of damp cloudy weather interspersed with brilliant blue skies. The dry season is
usually from November to February. The temperature may rise to as high as 30
centigrade. Nights are star-filled, clear and cold, usually with heavy ground frosts.

Temperatures may fall between -6 and -15 degrees centigrade in the main peak
area of the park. The dry season is the best time to visit the national park, especially for walking and horse trekking in the high mountain area.

The meadows, stream banks, forest floor and grasslands of the Bale Mountains
contain much different vegetation, and are a further fascinating facet of this area.

This region contributes visually to your enjoyment and understanding of this wonderful wild place .The Mountains are also famous as home and refuge of the endemic Mountain Nyala and the Ethiopian Wolf. Both these mammals occur in reasonable numbers, and visits to the Gasay area and the Senate plateau will ensure you see both.

The Ethiopian Wolf is found only in Bale and Simien Mountains and no where
else in the world. It feeds on rodents and as a result is mainly found at the
higher altitudes where rodents abound. The wolf hunts its prey by standing
still over the rodent holes, patiently listening, turning its head and ears from side to side,and suddenly pouncing when a rat emerges. There are more than twenty
other small to large-sized mammals like Menelik's Bushbuck, Reedbuck, monkeys and many others.

Wherever you go in Bale there are always birds to watch and some of them are endemic. At least sixteen species of birds are known to be endemic to Ethiopia. About fourteen of these species are known to occur in the Bale Mountains National Park area. Dinsho-400 kms from Addis and the park's headquarter-, Robe and Goba can all be reached in a day's drive from Addis Ababa. Fifty kms from the parks headquarter- Ras Hotel provides a good accommodation or camping at the park can be arranged. Warm clothing is a must at any time of the year. Visitors who are intending to do some walking will need sturdy shoes and boots.

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