Trekking in the Simien Mountains National park 12 days
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Hiking the Simien Mountains is a world-class experience which offers stunning views of awe-inspiring jagged peaks and sharp precipices, as well as the chance to spot some endemic wildlife such as the rare Ethiopian wolf and the elusive Walia Ibex. Challenging enough for most hillwalkers, this trek can be enjoyed by people with different levels of experience and fitness.

The most popular trek is the one that takes you from Debark to the Chennek campsite, which usually takes four days and includes some of the most fantastic scenery in the Simien Mountains. Not to be missed is the stunning 533-meter-deep Jinbar Waterfall, which dries up to a trickle during the dry season. Nonetheless, the sheer enormity of the gorge and the site of huge bearded vultures gliding effortlessly below you should be enough to gawp at. Imet Gogo is another highlight of the trip. This promontory, which stands at 3,926 meters, affords 360-degree views, arguably the best in the Simien Mountains. From Imet Gogo, the most scenic route follows the escarpment, where you will come terrifyingly close to sheer cliffs dropping hundreds of meters before reaching Chennek.

TREKKING IN THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

TREKKING IN THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

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  • Destination:Trekking in the Simien Mt.
  • Duration:12 days
  • DATES : Mar 24 - Apr 05
    • Accommodation:standard Hotels & lodges
    • Transport:Flight and surface
    • Tour Code:TC 004
    • Tour Code:TC 004
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    Bole Airport
    Bole Airport

    DAY 1

    Arrival in Addis Ababa

    Arrival in Addis Ababa, transfer to the hotel and you’ll have time for a city tour.

    Gondar-City
    Gondar-City

    DAY 2

    Morning flight to Gondar

    Morning flight to Gondar and explore the 17th C capital with its Castles and monastery.

    Chilquanit to Sankaber
    Chilquanit to Sankaber

    DAY 3

    Trek from Chilquanit to Sankaber

    Scenic drive to the Simien Mountains and trek from Chilquanit to Sankaber (3-4hrs). Camping at Sankaber (3200m)

    Sankaber to Geech
    Sankaber to Geech

    DAY 4

    Trek from Sankaber to Geech

    Trek from Sankaber to Geech through Aimetre view point and the Jimbar water falls. Camping at Geech (3600m)

    Geech to Chenek
    Geech to Chenek

    DAY 5

    Trek from Geech to Chenek

    Trek from Geech to Chenek (8-9hrs) through the best view points at Imitgogo (3926m) and Enatye (4090m). Camping at Chenek.

    Chenek to Buhait
    Chenek to Buhait

    DAY 6

    Trek Chenek to Buhait

    Trek to Buhait from where you will have a view of Mnt. Ras Dashen. Continue your trek to Ambiquo campsite through Meshah river. (9-10hrs)

    Ras-Dashen
    Ras-Dashen

    DAY 7

    Early morning Trek to Ras Dashen

    Early morning Trek to Ras Dashen, highest peak in Ethiopia. Back to your camp site late in the afternoon. (11-12hrs)

    Sona highlands
    Sona highlands

    DAY 8

    Trek to Sona

    Trek to Sona (8-9hrs), last campsite on the highlands with great views as the sun
    sets.

    Walk down to the Ansia
    Walk down to the Ansia

    DAY 9

    Walk down to the Ansia River

    Walk down to the Ansia River with its water running from the highlands. Relax in the river before you leave for Lamo camp (5-6hrs)

    Trek to Derek Wenz
    Trek to Derek Wenz

    DAY 10

    Trek to Derek Wenz

    Trek to Derek Wenz, where you relax and swim in the natural swimming pool before you leave for Mulit camp (5-6hrs)

    Ras-Dashen
    Ras-Dashen

    DAY 11

    Walk to Adiarkay (2-3hrs)

    Walk to Adiarkay (2-3hrs) to meet your vehicle to drive back to Gondar

    Bole Airport
    Bole Airport

    DAY 12

    Flight back to Addis

    End of the trip and departure depending on flight times.

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      Hiking the Simien Mountains is a world-class experience which offers stunning views of awe-inspiring jagged peaks and sharp precipices, as well as the chance to spot some endemic wildlife such as the rare Ethiopian wolf and the elusive Walia Ibex. Challenging enough for most hillwalkers, this trek can be enjoyed by people with different levels of experience and fitness.

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