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Trekking in Simen mountains NP.
The Simien Mountains NP in Northern Ethiopia is ewuiped with diverse faunal & floral distribution as well as exceptionnal landscape. This became an appropriate habitat for different species of wildlife: such as the endemic Walya Ibex, Ethiopian wolf, Gelada Baboons & Meniliks bush including several birds of prey like Lammergeyer, Ruppel's voltures and etc. In addition, the human population living in the area with harsh climate and scarce natural resources make visitors to have life time memorie
Meeting Point
At your hotel or airport
Addis Ababa
Day 1- Addis Abeba
Arrive Addis Abeba transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day, do city tour and visit National museum where Lucy is located, Mount Entoto and Merkato. O/n hotel
Gondar
Day 2- Addis Ababa-Gondar
Fly to Gondar then take a visit of the royal enclosure, bath of king Fasiledes, the church of Trinity and the monastery of Kuskuam Mariam. O/n hotel
SankaBer
Day 3- Gondar-Sankaber- (3,200m)
Early breakfast then drive to Samkaber (136ks) via the town of Debark where the headquarters of Simien Mountains National Park is located. Before Sankaber, do hiking through wonderful landscape and meet the endemic Gelada baboons on the way. O/n camping
Geech
Day 4- Sankaber-Geech (3,550m)
Duration 5-6 hrs. Trek from Sankaber to Geech with a stop at Jinbar water fall ( better time for the water fall is end of August to December) and other magnificent views of Simien Mountains. O/n Camping
Geech
Day 5- Geech-Emietgogo- Geech (3,986m)
Full day in Geech with excursion to Emetgogo view point, the most stunning place in the Simen mountains and takes 6-7 hrs trekking. O/n camping
Chenek
Day 6- Geech-Chenek (3,600m)
Today we trekk for about 6-7 hrs to Chenek camp site where we could see the other endemic mammals in Simen mountains NP known as of Waliya Ibex and the rarest Ethiopian Wolf'. O/n camping
Ambiko
Day 7- Chenek-Ambiqo(4500m)
Trekk for about 8 hrs to Ambiqo via Buwahit hill, the 2nd highest peak in the Simen mountains next to Ras Dashen/Ras Dejen. O/n camping
Ambiko
Day 8- Ambiqo- Ras Dashen-Ambiqo (4,543m)
Early wake up and breakfast then start trekking and stroll up Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia (about 4543masl) and return to Ambiqo late in the afternoon. O/n camping
Chiroleba/Chenek
Day 9- Ambiqo-Chiroleba/Chenek-Gobdar-
After breakfast trek back to the small village of Chiroleba (3hrs) or Chenek campsite and meet your cars then drive to Gondar (5-6hrs) with a stop at the fellasha village where Ethiopian Jewish communities used to live. O/n hotel
Addis Ababa
Day 10- Gondar-Addis Ababa
Transfer to Gingar aurpirt then catch the flight to Addis Abeba. Balance of the day, Shopping and other activities in the capital then go to one of the cultural restaurants for farewell dinner and experience local dishes as well as dufferent tribal dances, finally, dropped you at the airport for your departure home.
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Ending Point
At your hotel or airport
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Meals in full boarf/BLD
-Accommodation
-Mini van in Addis Ababa and Gondar
-English speaking guide all the way
-All admission fees
-local guide payments
-Scouts payment i the park
-Mule and muleteers payment and so on.
-All flight fare
-Persinal expenses like shopping
-Visa abd insurance payment
-Any alcholic beverages, cigarette --Tip for crew and
etc
Tour Important Information
As we trekk in the Simen Mountains NP, we needvto carry :
-Trekking shoes and walking stick
-Warm clothes including sweater gloves
-High altitude medicine
-Binoculars
-Torches
-Back bag to carry water and other snacks
-Don't feed animals in the park
-In Gindar Trinity church, no smoking cigarette, take off your shoes before entering in to the church
-Take of your hat inside the church
-Women are adviced to cover their head when approaching the church
All year around
Important message from the guide
As I am working in the travel business, I work from Monday- Sunday. But in the month of May 2023, I am not available in Addis Ababa for I fly to Gondar. In case if your are coming there by that month, I can arrange you all the necessary things for the city tour of Gondar and trekking or day trip to the Simen mountains NP.
Also, I'm happy to create a special itinerary for you and your family, friends or loved ones up on your request. Thus, please feel free to contact me at any time when you schedule to travel Ethiopia.
A JOURNEY FOR A PURPOSE!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
