Bale Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia inscribed in September 2023, spans 215,000 hectares in the southeastern highlands, 400 km from Addis Ababa. Renowned for its dramatic landscapes—volcanic peaks, Afro-alpine plateaus, and the vast Harenna Forest—it harbors exceptional biodiversity, including the endangered Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, and Bale monkey, alongside 1,660 plant species, 177 endemic to Ethiopia. As a vital water source for millions across East Africa, this park, featuring Africa’s largest Afro-alpine habitat and the second-highest peak, Tullu Dimtu (4,377 m), showcases Ethiopia’s natural heritage and ecological significance.

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