Bale Mountains National Park

Bale Mountains National Park is located in Oromia region southeast of Ethiopia. The Bale Mountains are the second highest mountain range in Ethiopia with in a protected area of approximately 2,200 square kilometers. With so much diversity in geography and wildlife, it’s no wonder why it has been named to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. This undulating landscape ranges from glacial lakes and swamps to volcanic ridges and peaks ,inhabited by endemic species like the gelada baboon, the Walia ibex, and the endangered Ethiopian wolf. A total of 40 rivers rise inside thr Bale Mountains National Park , contributing to five major rivers: the the Web , Wabe Shebele, Welmel, Dumal and Ganale. Additionally, the Bale Mountains are the source for many springs in the lowlands,
Bale Mountains Wild life
Bale Mountains National Park is home to 5 mammals endemic to the Bale Mountains, and 20 other mammals endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands. Mammals of paramount importance in BMNP include the endangered Ethiopian wolf, the Mountain Nyala, the Big-headed mole-rat, and the. The Afro-alpine area is home to over half of the global population of the Ethiopian wolf, the rarest canid in the world with only 400 animals surviving
Bale Mountains Endemic Birds
Bale’s birds include sixteen endemic species, many of which are easily seen. These include Abyssinian catbird, Abyssinian Longclaw, Yellow-fronted parrot, spot-breasted plover, Black-headed siskin and Golden-backed woodpecker. wattled ibis, black-winged love¬bird Wattled cranes are often seen breeding on the high plateau in the wet season.