Bale and Borena

Bale Mountains

Home to Ethiopia’s largest alpine plateau, the Bale Mountains National Park is a sanctuary of biodiversity and natural splendor. Towering peaks, vast moorlands, lush forests, and alpine meadows create a landscape that feels more like the Scottish Highlands than the Horn of Africa.

This unique ecosystem is home to some of Ethiopia’s rarest and most iconic wildlife, including the Ethiopian wolf the world’s rarest canid, found only here. You’ll also encounter mountain nyala, giant mole rats, and over 280 species of birds, making it a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers.

Borena

Just south of Bale, the Borena Zone stretches across Ethiopia’s lowland savannahs, dotted with acacia trees, volcanic rock, and traditional villages. It is home to the Borena Oromo, one of Ethiopia’s proudest pastoralist communities, known for their deep spiritual traditions, respect for nature, and resilient way of life.

Here, time flows with the rhythm of the herds. Borena is famous for its ancient Singing Wells hand-dug water sources where herders form human chains and chant as they draw water for cattle. It’s an unforgettable sight and sound both poetic and practical.

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