I have been coming to Ethiopia for some 6 years now. I got to know the Bale Mountains from day one through the eyes of Jamal Kassim, the guide. He is easy going, honest and has respect for people, animals, flora and fauna and a big heart for his environment. Jamal grew up in Dinsho that makes him knowledgeable in everything that Bale Mountain has to offer. Do you enjoy stunning scenery, the excitement of finding the rare Ethiopian Wolf? Would you like to imagine yourself in the birds' paradise or would you like to visit a forest? Then Bale Mountain is the place to go and Jamal the best guide you could wish for. Jamal is a well-trained biologist and ornithologist, speaks good English and is also familiar with the French language. In consultation with his clients, he organizes fun and memorable adventure experience on foot, on horseback or by car. The support team of Jamal consists of friendly people who set up the camp, cook well and drive safely. The team will do their best to ensure you are comfortable and satisfied on the trail and on the campsite At home in the Netherlands, while enjoying a cup of Harena coffee, I regularly think back to the good times in Bale mountains and its residents, the Menelik's Bushbuck, Bale Mountains vervet, Big-headed mole rat, blue-winged goose, and the Kniphofia, the coffee, and Jamal with his team. What a good time we had

I spent two years in Ethiopia and I met Jamal in Bale Mountains National Park. Since the first day, I worked with him as a guide (I used to work in Ethiopia as a wildlife photographer, especially focused on the wolves with my small NGO Nyala Productions, in partnership with Born Free Foundation). During these two years, I saw many many wolves and others animals with Jamal (including serval cat, hyeans, chacals, antelops and so many wonderfule birds including several raptors) and he was always very helpfull, professionnal and nice. He is a really good guide (and even a good cook;), his english is fluent and he even started to learn french. He knows almost everything and everybody in this area, so I really want to recommand Jamal as the perfect guide (and friend) in Ethiopia!