Undated published reference
| Visitor and charging unit | Adult / eligible visitor | Child / eligible visitor |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign tourist Per person; entrance only Per 24 hours · Current application unconfirmed | ETB 90 12 years and above | ETB 10 Under 12 years |
| Foreign resident tourist Per person; entrance only Per 24 hours · Current application unconfirmed | ETB 50 12 years and above | ETB 10 Under 12 years |
| Ethiopian tourist Per person; entrance only Per 24 hours · Current application unconfirmed | ETB 20 12 years and above | ETB 10 Under 12 years |
Source: Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority / Bale Mountains National Park · checked 20 October 2026. Published references are not a live ticket quotation. Use the stated dates, visitor categories and charging units; confirm the final payable charges for your route.
- Current application is unconfirmed. These are undated published references, not a verified operative 2026 tariff; confirm the latest payable schedule with the park before quotation.
- The tariff does not confirm present visitor access, route availability or safety. Check those arrangements separately.
- No currency conversion or complete trip total is implied by these entrance references.
- The park page does not state tax treatment, an effective date or an expiry. Its published per-24-hour amounts are retained without a claim that they remain operative for future travel.
- No current primary guide or scout tariff was established; Simien’s support fees must not be reused for Bale.
Who pays, and for how long
- EWCA says permits are issued at Dinsho headquarters and visitors must register on arrival. Guides are recommended for trekking routes.
- The park fee page directs visitors to the main gate at headquarters north of Dinsho, to declare their intended stay and retain the receipt for checks by park staff or scouts.
- Published entrance fees are non-refundable.
Activities, extras and inclusions
| Charge or activity | Published amount | Scope and inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle entrance | Confirm with the authority | Separate from person entry; category depends on visitor status and vehicle seating. See the undated reference table. |
| Camping | Confirm with the authority | Separate per-tent charge; confirm the tent capacity and applicable period. |
| Guide, scout and trekking support | Confirm with the authority | Arrange and price these separately; they are not included in entrance. Confirm equipment, transport, mules and handlers where needed. |
Undated vehicle reference — ETB per vehicle per 24 hours
| Vehicle seating | Ethiopian tourist | Foreign resident tourist | Foreign tourist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 seats | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| More than 12 seats | 15 | 30 | 40 |
Undated camping reference — ETB per tent per 24 hours
| Tent capacity | Ethiopian tourist | Foreign resident tourist | Foreign tourist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 people | 10 | 30 | 40 |
| More than 4 people | 15 | 40 | 60 |
Undated student reference — entrance only
| Category | ETB | Age/period |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian student | 10 | Age not specified; per 24 hours |
How to arrange payment
- Pay entrance fees at the headquarters reception and keep the receipt. Confirm the latest amounts, tax and accepted payment methods with the park; no official online checkout was verified.
Build it into your route
Allow separate budgets for person entry, vehicle entry, camping and guides or other trekking support.
Confirm the intended number of chargeable 24-hour periods and whether the route needs vehicle transfers, equipment or animal support.
Explore Bale Mountains National Park. Compare Ethiopia park fees and the wider safari budget. Your written proposal confirms the actual inclusions.
Sources, dates and updates
Last checked: 20 October 2026. Published references are not a live ticket quotation. Use the stated dates, visitor categories and charging units; confirm the final payable charges for your route.
- Bale Mountains National Park: park fees. No tariff effective date or expiry stated. Undated ETB reference published by the EWCA-linked park/FZS website. Current application is unconfirmed; no 2026 effective date is inferred.
- EWCA: Bale Mountains National Park. Official visitor guidance; no tariff effective date stated. Confirms permits at Dinsho headquarters, arrival registration and recommended guides for trekking.
