Capital Hotel and Spa is nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s vibrant capital. The hotel’s rooms are comfortably designed with Wi-Fi, TVs, air conditioning, and safes. Guests can indulge in delicious meals from the onsite restaurant. Other services and facilities include a wellness centre, a bar, and meeting facilities.
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Located within the Bale Mountain National Park in south-central Ethiopia, the Bale Mountain Lodge is an excellent option for a nature getaway. The lodge offers spacious and comfortably furnished guest rooms with wood-burning stoves and comfortable beds. Facilities include an open-plan living/dining room, a bar, a deck, and a rock pool.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, En-Suite, Laundry Facilities, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
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The Bale Mountain Park is 2,150km2 and is comprised of five major vegetation zones;
- The Northern Grasslands
- The Juniper Woodlands
- The Afroalpine Meadows (The Sanneti Plateau & Upper Web Valley)
- Erica Belt: Moorlands & Forest
- Harenna Forest
Sodota Campsite is located towards the north of the park and not far from the the Dinsho Headquarters in The Afroalpine Meadows (The Sanneti Plateau & Upper Web Valley), before descending into the Juniper Woodlands and Erica Belt: Moorlands & Forest.
The Bale Mountains National Park contains the largest patch of Afroalpine land on the continent. With an altitude above 4,000m, the Sanetti plateau is the flat mountaintop of the Bale massif. Due to the altitude, plant diversity here is low, but is covered by Helichrysum moorland dotted with giant lobelia, found from 3,100m to 4,377m growing to a maximum height of 6m. The highest point in the Bale Mountains and second highest point in Ethiopia rises from the plateau: Mount Tulu Dimtu stands at 4,377m. The Afroalpine area of BMNP is the main refuge for the endangered and endemic Ethiopian wolf; with a total global population of less than 450 individuals, it is the rarest canid in Africa. Over half of the population is found in the Bale Mountains National Park. The area is also a home to over 13 rodent species including the entire global population of the giant molerat.
Apart from serving as the wolves’ food, the high abundance of rodents in the area attracts many species of raptors. Special raptor species frequently seen include the steppe eagle, tawny eagle, black eagle, golden eagle, greater spotted eagle, lesser spotted eagle, augur buzzard, long-legged buzzard, lanner falcon, peregrine falcon, pallid harrier and bearded vulture (lammergeyer). In addition to raptors, other groups of birds often easily spotted are the spot-breasted plover, black-headed siskin, Abyssinian longclaw, thekla lark, ground scraper thrush, red-breasted wheatear and alpine chat, all of which are common species located with little effort.
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The Bale Mountain Park is 2,150km2 and is comprised of five major vegetation zones;
- The Northern Grasslands
- The Juniper Woodlands
- The Afroalpine Meadows (The Sanneti Plateau & Upper Web Valley)
- Erica Belt: Moorlands & Forest
- Harenna Forest
Dinsho Campsite is based at the park Headquarters in the Juniper Woodlands ares and is close to the Grasslands.
The juniper woodlands cover the northern slopes of the Bale massif, reaching from Dodola to Dinsho. These woodlands are under intense pressure from grazing, inhibiting the growth of new trees. Hagenia abyssinica and African juniper (Juniperus procera) dominate the woodlands. At the upper limit of their distribution, the juniper trees are smaller than in other parts of the park. In contrast, the Hagenia trees can grow to be massive, flowering from November to February. St John’s wort (Hypericum revolutum) is also common in the woodlands, growing as shrubs near the lower edge and reaching a height of 5m in the upper tree line. They are easily recognizable by their bright yellow flowers, which bloom throughout the year and are the major source of nectar for the honey produced in the area. Also present is the only indigenous rose to Africa (Rosa abyssinica), which has fragrant, white flowers.
Mountain nyala, warthog, Menelik’s bushbuck, colobus monkey and olive baboon can be spotted in the area. Birds to look for include the wattled ibis, Abyssinian catbird, white-backed black tit, Abyssinian ground thrush, gold-mantled woodpecker, red- breasted wryneck, thick-billed raven and many more.
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Hara Langano Eco Lodge is located in rural Ethiopia in the Great African Rift Valley. The lodge features ensuite guest rooms that are comfortably furnished, with most of the rooms featuring lake views. Guests can enjoy local delicacies and international cuisine at the onsite restaurant. Additional facilities and services include conference facilities and spa treatments. Guests can participate in various activities during their stay, including wildlife spotting and fishing, and can explore the surrounding area by going on guided tours.
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