4 Days / 3 Nights
Duration
4WD, Trekking
Transportation
Full Board
Meal

Simien Mountains National Park – Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500 meters. The park is home to some extremely rare animals such as the Gelada baboon, the Simien fox and the Walia ibex, a goat found nowhere else in the world.

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN CITY  Gonder
DEPARTURE LOCATION From Your Hotel/Airport
RETURN LOCATION Your Hotel/Airport
ATWEAR Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
INCLUDED
Accommodation All Meals, Lunch, Diner
Tour Guide Porter
Cook Transportation in mini-coach

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Snack Camping equipments
 All Entrance Fee mule for your Luggage  Scout
NOT INCLUDED
Domestic Flight
Alcoholic Drinks

For most visitors to Ethiopia, it’s all about the north. More than anywhere else on Earth, northern Ethiopia has the ability to wow you day after day after day.

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Day 1: Gonder - Sankaber (3250 m), 3-4 hours

After early breakfast drive along a good paved road from Gondar to the park headquarters in Debark. The 100 km journey will take around two hours. At the headquarters we will arrange our permits to the park and pick up our scout. After that we will drive for another hour before we start our first day introductory walk.

This first hike is an easy one along the northern edge of the escarpment with a nice view points over the foothills and plains of northern Ethiopia. You will encounter gelada baboon along this hike and over nigh at Sankaber.
Accommodation at: Camping at Sankaber

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Day 2 Trek from Sankaber – Gich (3600 m), 5-6 hrs

We follow the northern escarpment eastward, before we descend a little into the Kaba Valley. After that we climb up before we reach Gich Abyss and continue over a narrow ridge to a cliff where we have a spectacular view of the abyss towards the Simien foothills. We also find a large waterfall here, where the Jinbar River plunges 500 m into the abyss. We proceed for about two hours and have lunch at the Jinbar River.

After lunch we walk through fields of barley before we arrive at the idyllic village of Gich. Here we can enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony in one of the huts and learn more about local farm life. From Gich village it is a short walk to Gich camp which is a good area to look for lammergeyer and thick billed raven.

Accommodation at: Camping at Gich

 

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Day 3 Trek from Geech to Chenek 8hur.

After an early breakfast, depart from Geech to the peak of ImetGogo at 3926m. Here you’ll have spectacular views over the lowlands – one of the highlights of the trip. As you continue to Chenek, you will pass KorbeteMetia, a solid rock wall which opens up exposing beautiful views over the lowlands and the escarpment.

This is also a good place for spotting lammergeiers. Total trekking time: 7 – 8 hours,

Accommodation:  Camping at Chenek

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Day 4 Trek to Mount Bwahit - Chennek to Gonder

From Chenek, continue east up a valley to Bwahit Peak, overlooking the camp from where you just came.  After the visit, return to Gondar for overnight.

Let in the afternoon depart to Gonder.

Accommodation at:  You’re Chose of Hotel

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