Upcoming Tours 2
8 Days Tour From $995USD/pax
Type of Tour : Simien Mountains Trekking
Duration : 8 days
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrival in Addis Ababa and welcomed by our representative; transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, have an optional visit of Addis Ababa (the visit can be our walking tour or with vehicle) or if you have another plan of your own. Overnight Jupiter Hotel (4 star)
Day 2 Addis Ababa - Gondar – Debark – Sankabar
Fly to Gondar and then drive to Debark (106km), the head quarter of the Simien Mountains, and then to Sankabar. You can spend the rest of the day spotting
Gelada Baboons around the lodge or camp site. Overnight camping
Day 3 Sankabar – Geech (5 hrs)
Hike to Geech, you will have many stops to admire the spectacular scenery. While crossing the river Jinbar, you will have a chance to spot many troops of Gelada baboon. Overnight camping at Geech camp site (3550m)
Day 4 Geech – Chenek (7-8hrs)
Hike to Chenek passing through the beautiful landscape and the giant lobelias forest. You will have a picnic lunch on your way and arrives at Chenek camp site (3500m) where you spend the night. Here you can also spot the endemic Walia Ibex. Overnight camping at Chenek
Day 5 Chenek – Ambiquo (6-7hrs)
Today, hike to Ambiquo passing through the Valleys of Serekawa and Mesheba, and Bwait Summit (4430m). From the distance, in the middle of cliffs and peaks, you can spot the Ras Dashen peak. Overnight camping at Ambiquo camp site (3200m) for two nights
Day 6 Ambiquo - Ras Dashen – Ambiquo (9-10hrs)
Start very early to ascend Ras Dashen (4620 m), the highest peak in Ethiopia and the fourth highest mountain in Africa. The acclimatization is good and the ascension is not absolutely technical. It is just a long day of hike, on the roof of Ethiopia with a breathtaking view. Then descend back to Ambiquo for overnight.
Day 7 Ambiquo - Chenek (6-7hrs)
Trek back to Chenek in the same route you hike in the previous day crossing the Mesheba River. Overnight camping at Chenek camp site
Day 8 Chenek – Gondar – Addis Ababa - Departure
Drive from Chenek to Gondar and then fly to Addis Ababa. In the evening, be transferred to the airport for your final departure.