Named the “Best Local Tourist Guide” in the first ever Tourism Awards, Ayuba Ahmed is a Bale native whose passion for the land of his forefathers shines through his work of guiding tourists through the Bale Mountains National Park.

Born in the town of Dinsho in the heart of the park itself, Ayuba’s life has been intertwined with Bale’s incredible potential for tourism where he has worked as a wolf monitor, paraecologist, and tour guide in the park before founding the Bale Mountains Eco Tourism Ethiopia - a private tourism services provider. Ayuba’s expertise, and passion for the Bale Mountains National Park have made him a sought after tour guide.

My name is Ayuba Ahmed and I was born in Bale Dinsho, in the heart of the Bale Mountains and I am the founder of Bale Mountains Eco Tours, Ethiopia. I am an Ethiopia native and was born in the small town of Dinsho,in the heart of the Bale mountains national park, after I finish my colleague Bale Robe I have been working us a guide in Bale mountains and the Ethiopia Wolfe conservation program for like 9 year as a wolf monitor and l ater working with Frankfurt zoological society, as a para - ecologist helping research and students study vegetation, small mammals, and the hydrology of theregion. For the last 9 years I am founder of Bale mountains Eco Tours Ethiopia.

After sometime, I sought out and successfully received a diploma in ‘Tourism Management’ from Madawelabu University in Bale Robe, Ethiopia. Afterwards, I again started work as a freelance guide who specialized in Bale but traveled extensively throughout Ethiopia especially for those who were interested in bird watching, wildlife viewing and cultural excursions. In addition, I have guided journalists and film crews throughout Ethiopia, some of which you can see at www.goingwild.org.

I have dedicated myself to this work and improving the services I provide. I have successfully completed numerous guide training programs provided by the Frankfurt Zoological Society and I’m always learning from my experiences with clients. Recently, I have decided to start this tour company as a continuation of improving the quality of tourism services that I provide and those provided in Bale.

Although I specialize in tour guiding throughout Bale, my work has taken me throughout Ethiopia and I have become familiar with all the popular tourist destinations that the country has to offer. I am also knowledgeable with Ethiopian history, numerous Ethiopian cultures and Ethiopia’s natural history. I am fluent in Amharic, Afan Oromo and English. My services have come highly recommended and have been featured in the pages of Lonely Planet©, Brandt©, Trip Advisor©, Voyage Forum and the Bale Mountains National Park website.