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TREKKING IN SIMIEN MOUNTAIN
Simien Mountains of Ethiopia also called as the Green Grand Canyon, is trekkers Paradise. It is the best Trekking experience in Africa and one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Jaw dropping views, wall to wall sunshine, generous hospitality and rare wildlife combine to make for an unforgettable trek. In this trek you will enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Simien Mountains, see the endemic wild animals like Gelada Baboon, Ethiopian wolves, Walia Ibex and many endemic birds of Ethiopia. The Simien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rare populations of Wallia ibex, Gelada Baboon and Ethiopian Wolf, alongside a rich and diverse flora and birdlife.
Route Options
Virtually all trekkers follow the same route along the ridge of the Simien Mountains National Park that traces a route from Sankaber to Geech to Chenek Camp. From Chenek, those keen on trekking for longer have a number of options. Many are tempted by the allure of Ras Dashen, Ethiopia’s highest peak, but apart from the altitude this route has little to commend it. Several brave trekkers attempt a multi-week traverse all the way to Lalibela, an incredible walk through rarely visited parts. Alternatively trekkers can head to the lowlands via Sona, Mekarebia and Mullit campsites, a lovely route with several swimming spots in the rivers and rarely visited camps.
Tour Code: RST/TRK/0011
Category: Trekking at Simien Mountains National Park
Mode of transport: Surface
Tour Duration: 14day/13Night
Day 1: ADDIS ABABA
Arrive Addis Ababa; a representative from Right Spot Travel and Tour welcomes you on your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and transfer to hotel. After refreshment, city tour of Addis Ababa. Overnight: @ Hotel
Day 02: BAHIRDAR
Flight to Bahirdar and check in to the hotel, drive to Blue Nile Falls to Visit the 17th century Portuguese bridge and the falls. Then drive back to Bahirdar and after lunch boat trip to the Monasteries of Lake Tana. Overnight: @ Hotel
Day 3: ADDIS ABABA – GONDAR
Drive 180km to Gondar in the morning explore; the Royal castle, established by king Fasiledous in 1636. The town was capital of Ethiopia17thc. However the rest of the day visits attractions in Gondar. The attractions that we visit in Gondar includes: Castles of Gondar- are included in the World Heritage List, the royal Fasiledes Bath and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its unique murals. Overnight: @ Hotel
Day 4: SANKABER
Early departure at Debark town (100Km from Gondar); where the head quarter of Semien Mountains National Park is found. Here we pay the entrance fees and a scout and a local guide will accompany us. Then we continue driving to Sankaber (31Km) the first campsite of the National Park. On this drive you will gain your first impression of the scale and beauty of this highland region, the extraordinary scenery, enjoying the endemic Gelada Baboons and the bone breaker giant bird Lammergeyer roaring around. Overnight: Camping @Sankaber
Day 5: SANKABER – GEECH CAMP
This day is the day that we arrange all the trekking staff including mules and Muleteers for packing and transport of camping gears and all foodstuffs for the trek. It is this day that we start to walk in the national park. We walk from Sankaber to Geech, which will take between 5 — 6 hours. After about 1 and half hours walk we see the Jinnbar River and falls, we will cross the river later in the day. After crossing the river, we ascend for about two hour to Geech, which is full of Giant Lobelias. The scenery is wonderful, and heard of the endemic Gelada Baboon can be seen on our way. Overnight: Camping @Geech Campsite
Day 6: GEECH – IMETEGOGO — GEECH
This day we will be waking to the best viewpoints in the National park. First we walk to Imetegogo; the view here enables one to look 3600 to all directions this one of the best view in the national park. After a short stay here continue walk to Seha, the other terrific viewpoint in the National park. We will have our picnic lunch and we continue to the last viewpoint, Quedadit. After some stay we walk back to Geech camp site. The walk this day is not hard; it takes about 4 — 5 hours. It is the day that we will be walking in the best part of the national park. If we are lucky we might have the chance to see mammals like the Simien wolf, Walia Ibex and Klipspringers. Overnight: Camping @Geech Campsite
Day 7: CHENNEK
We trek to Chenek, we will be walking through the Giant lobelia trees and under these trees African field Rats are common. After picnic lunch we walk on the edge of Enatye escarpments (4000m. above sea level), which is another breathtaking view in the national park; finally we descend to Chenek. Chenek is the best place to see the endemic Waliya Ibex and more Gelada Baboon. It takes 6 — 7 hours walk. Overnight: Camping @ Chenek
Day 8: AMBIQUO
We walk to Ambiquo climbing Buhit (14530ft/4430m) Mountain the 2nd highest peak next to Ras Dashen in Semien Mountain ranges, giving excellent views over the whole area. After, refreshment at the summit, you descend towards Chero Laba crossing the Mesheha River, we will reach to Ambiquo and resting for the night here, before the big day on Ras Dashen. The walk of this day takes 7- 8 hours. Overnight: Camping @ Ambiquo
Day 9: AMBIQUO – RES DASHEN — AMBIQUO
Very early morning start walking toward mount Ras Dashen. You get up in the pre dawn chill for what will be the most challenging day of the Trek. To reach the summit can take up to 6 hrs. You will head up the valley from campsite to the small village of Mizma, from where you will climb steeply up wards, eventually reaching an impressive amphitheatre made up of three major buttresses of expanded rock, one of which is your goal, Ras Dashen. It is then an easy scramble to the summit, Ras Dashen, which is the fourth highest peak in Africa (14901ft/4543m). After taking in the impressive views descend back to Ambiquo for an overnight. The whole round trek takes from 8-10 hours .Overnight: Camping @ Ambiquo
Day 10: AMBIQUO – SONA
Walk from Ambiquo to Sona through the magnificent landscape. En route you will see mount Wali and mount silky in a distance view. Overnight: Camping @ Sona
Day 11: SONA — MEKARABIA
We descend for about 2 hours and we cross a river. On this river we stay for about 2 hours to swim and wash some clothes and walk to Mekarebia. Overnight: Camping @ Mekarebia
Day 12: MEKARABIA — MULIT
On the way to Mullit this day once again we stop for swimming at the river. Afternoon we will ascend for 2 hours before we reach Mullit. Overnight: Camping @ Mullit
Day 13: MULIT – ADERKAY — GONDAR
Trek from Mulit to Aderkay meet vehicles and return to Gondar. We have a two hours walk to Adi Arkai; here we will be picked up by vehicle and drive to Gondar. Overnight: @ Hotel
Day 14: GONDAR – ADDIS ABABA – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
After breakfast fly from Gondar to Addis Ababa. Evening a fare well dinner party in one of the traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dances from different ethnic groups. Then transfer to The Airport for your flight back home.
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