Accommodations at the lodge consist of eleven rooms. Five of the rooms are wood and chukka constructed forest cottages on elevated wooden decks. Three of the rooms are made from local stone. For families or parties traveling together there is a three-bedroom house with its own log fire. Within the main lodge itself are three rooms with disabled access. Each room has a wood burning stove for warmth, comfortable double beds, locally crafted furniture, and a detached bathroom. There is even a private balcony to relax and enjoy the views.
The lodge is located in the Bale Mountains National Park. This pristine wilderness incorporates the largest tract of Afro-alpine moorland remaining on the African continent, the majority being over 12,000 feet above sea level. The lodge sits within a cloud forest and is not far from the Rift Valley. Sixty percent of the remaining Ethiopian Wolves, the world’s most rare canid, are found within the park. Other animals living here include the endemic Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, various rodent species, numerous amphibians and reptiles, plus lions, rare giant forest hogs, and a large number of rare bird species. The bale monkeys are frequent visitors to the lodge and within the forest.
There are guided game drives within the Bale Mountains National Park. Going further afield, a forty-five minute drive goes into the Great Rift Valley with its camel markets. Guided nature walks take a closer look at the flora and fauna of the area. The area has been rated as one of the top five bird watching sites in Africa with such species as the wattled crane, Rouget’s rail, ruddy shelduck, black headed siskin, and blue winged goose. For the more adventurous, there is a guided hike to a stunning waterfall. Guests can also take their own day trips to the Sof Omar Caves, the largest limestone caves in Eastern Africa, and a significant religious site for the Islamic populations of this part of Ethiopia. This trip can be combined with a trip to the city of Harar, a holy city for Islam.
The main lodge is nestled into the hillside and built from slate-grey colored stone to blend into the landscape. The thatched dining room boasts magnificent views of the mountain range. The lounge has a sunken fireplace for warming up during chilly evenings. There is a bar with a wood burning stove. A wide eucalyptus wood deck rings the main area and is set up for al fresco dining or taking tea and cakes in the afternoon.
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Accommodations at the lodge consist of eleven rooms. Five of the rooms are wood and chukka constructed forest cottages on elevated wooden decks. Three of the rooms are made from local stone. For families or parties traveling together there is a three-bedroom house with its own log fire. Within the main lodge itself are three rooms with disabled access. Each room has a wood burning stove for warmth, comfortable double beds, locally crafted furniture, and a detached bathroom. There is even a private balcony to relax and enjoy the views.
The lodge is located in the Bale Mountains National Park. This pristine wilderness incorporates the largest tract of Afro-alpine moorland remaining on the African continent, the majority being over 12,000 feet above sea level. The lodge sits within a cloud forest and is not far from the Rift Valley. Sixty percent of the remaining Ethiopian Wolves, the world’s most rare canid, are found within the park. Other animals living here include the endemic Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, various rodent species, numerous amphibians and reptiles, plus lions, rare giant forest hogs, and a large number of rare bird species. The bale monkeys are frequent visitors to the lodge and within the forest.
There are guided game drives within the Bale Mountains National Park. Going further afield, a forty-five minute drive goes into the Great Rift Valley with its camel markets. Guided nature walks take a closer look at the flora and fauna of the area. The area has been rated as one of the top five bird watching sites in Africa with such species as the wattled crane, Rouget’s rail, ruddy shelduck, black headed siskin, and blue winged goose. For the more adventurous, there is a guided hike to a stunning waterfall. Guests can also take their own day trips to the Sof Omar Caves, the largest limestone caves in Eastern Africa, and a significant religious site for the Islamic populations of this part of Ethiopia. This trip can be combined with a trip to the city of Harar, a holy city for Islam.
The main lodge is nestled into the hillside and built from slate-grey colored stone to blend into the landscape. The thatched dining room boasts magnificent views of the mountain range. The lounge has a sunken fireplace for warming up during chilly evenings. There is a bar with a wood burning stove. A wide eucalyptus wood deck rings the main area and is set up for al fresco dining or taking tea and cakes in the afternoon.
