goba
Goba is a gateway to the Bale Mountains National Park. The park is the ultimate destination for hikers, wildlife watchers, culture and nature enthusiasts, bird watchers and more! One of the best places to spot the rare and endangered Ethiopian Wolf is on the spectacular Sanetti Plateau as the sun rises. Explore one of the highest parks in Africa by horseback, go fishing, or experience an authentic community, trying local coffee and honey!
Located in the Oramia Region of south-central Ethiopia, Goba is known as the gateway to Bale National Park, which is less than 10 kilometres southwest of the town centre. Surrounded by the Sanetti Plateau and Bale Mountains, Goba also offers incredible scenery that draws regular tourists to the town. Goba has a population of over 30,000 inhabitants and agriculture plays an important role to the town’s culture. Locals farm crops such as horse beans, field peas, lentils and cereals.
