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Day one (4-6 hours) Dinsho-Sodota, as described above.
Day two (5-6 hours) Continue southwest up the Web Valley to Keyrensa campsite, in an
area home to many klipspringers and rock hyraxes.
Day three (4-5 hours) Head east past many viewpoints to the Rafu campsite, surrounded
by rock pillars caused by a lava flow.
Day four (5-6 hours) Under the shadow of Tullu Deemtu (Bale's highest mountain), head
across the Sanetti Plateau to Garba Guracha camp with its picture perfect view of its
namesake Lake.
Day five (6-7 hours) Trek over to the seasonal Crane Lakes, which attract thousands of
birds from July to October, and up to the summit of scree-covered Tullu Deemtu. Return
to Garba Garucha.
Day six (4-5 hours) Head north across Shaya Valley, bagging Mt Batu (4203m) if you
wish, before arriving at Worgona camp.
Day seven (5-6 hours) Follow the Denka River back to Dinsho.
Sleeping & Eating
The park headquarters is near Dinsho, but accommodation there is too basic for some
people. Those who need a little more comfort will find it in Robe and Goba, 30km and
42km east of Dinsho respectively. These towns are also the best base for those heading up
to the Sanetti Plateau or Harenna Forest early in the morning. If you'll be using the bus to
reach them, then Goba is your only option.
The newly paved road has made Robe, the capital of Bale Zone, a boom town, with
some boosters fancifully predicting a city rivalling Awasa in the not-distant future.
Pipedreams aside, some new, quality hotels are supposedly in the works so have a look
around when you arrive.
ON THE MOUNTAINS
Camping $
(per tent Birr40) Campsites are spread throughout the park, and a few can be reached by
road. There are also three (with more on the way) mountain huts with roofed campsites,
kitchens, solar lights, toilets and hot showers. You should bring your own gear, but some
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