Northern Ethiopia: Simien Mountains Trekking

Highlight

Simien Mountains National Park- commonly known as the “Roof of Africa”, the mountains high lands constitute on of the major mountain massif in Africa. The region includes many summits above 4000 meters and culminates in the highest point in Ethiopia, Ras Dajen, at 4543 meters, the fourth highest mountain in Africa. Its dramatic topography is the result of the erosion of basalt lavas, which have been calculated to be nearly 3000 meters thick. The park is interesting because of the uniqueness of its endemic animals, the beauty of its flora, and the majesty of its impressive landscape. In the park, we can find three of the most colorful endemic mammals in Ethiopia: the Walia Ibex, the Gelada Baboon, and the Ethiopian Wolf (Red Fox) and there are also more than 50 different bird species have been identified, among them a great many scavengers and birds of prey.

Duration: 12 days / 12 nights
Transport: Air, Surface

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Bale International Airport (Addis Ababa) where you will be met by Passion Ethiopia Tours representative and transfer to hotel. O/N – Hotel

Day 2: Fly to Gondar and drive to Sankaber (3200 m) – O/n camping.

Day 3: Trek to Geech. (3600 m)- O/N – Camping

Day 4: Trek to Imetgogo (3900 m)- and back to Geech (3600 m)- O/n Camping

Day 5: Trek to Chenek (3600 m)- O/n Camping

Day 6: Trek to Ambiquo (3200 m)- climbing Buhit Mountain (4430 m), the 2^nd highest peak next to Ras Dashen in Simien Mountain ranges. O/N – Camping.

Day 7: Trek and climbs to the Ras Dashen the highest peak in Ethiopia (4543 m) and return to Ambiquo. O/N – Camping.

Day 8: Trek to Sona (2800 m)-O/N – Camping.

Day 9: Trek to Makarebia. (2000m).O/N – Camping.

Day 10: Trek to Mullit. (1800m). O/N – Camping.

Day 11: Trek to Adi Arkai and drive back to Gondar. (2100m). O/n Hotel

Day 12: Fly back to Addis and sightseeing tour and then departure.

Request an Offer

Your Full Name*

Your Email*

Your Phone

Your Country*

Arrival Date*

Departure Date*

Number of Adults*

Number of Chlidren*

Additional Message

Other Tours

Bale Mountains National Park

[dipi_carousel columns="3" pagination="on" disabled_on="off|off|off" admin_label="Pixel Carousel" _builder_version="4.19.2" _module_preset="default" title_font_size="15px" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"...