8 Days Trekking Simien Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and take flight to Gondar

Stop At: Sankaber Simien Mountains National Park, Sankabar, Ethiopia
Arrival and take a flight to Gondar and drive from Gondar to Sankaber about 4 hours. This is the site that is termed as the most wild and spectacular of all Ethiopian landscapes-The Roof of Africa. Observe the magnificent scenery, birds and game like an endemic Gelada Baboon. On your way, visit Woleka that is the settlement for Felasha-Ethiopian Jews (Israelites).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: O/N. Camping at Sankaber including all meals.

Day 2: Trek from Sankaber to Geech

Stop At: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Start trekking to Geech camp-3600masl. The trek passes through the last of the cultivated areas and then the true Afro-Alpine zone, where Giant lobelias stand like sentinels presiding over the unworldly landscape. You should see troops of Gelada baboon and birds include Rappel’s Griffons, Choughs and Lammergeyers.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Camping, at Geech Camping site

Day 3: Walk/Mule trek from Geech to Chenek

Stop At: Simien NP Chennek, Ethiopia
You will walk or ride a mule from Geech camp to Chenek, one of the most beautiful sites in the mountains. This will be a wonderful trekking day with excellent views and a chance of spotting an endemic Walia Ibex at Kurbet Metaya, the nearby site of Chenek.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight camping at Chenek

Day 4: Trek from Chenek to Ambikwo

Stop At: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Trek from Chenek to Ambikwo via Bouyet pass having an altitude of 4200masl. This route is highly vegetated by an Endemic Giant Lobelia and has a chance to spot both Endemic Gelada Baboon and Walia Ibex.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight camping at Ambikwo camping site

Day 5: Trek from Ambikwo to Ras Dashen Summit

Stop At: Ras Dashen, Ethiopia
A dawn starts from Ambikwo to the summit of Ras Dashen (4620 meters). Have a chance to spot birds like Sacred Ibises, Hooded Vulture and Red Billed Cliff Chat. Have a memorable picnic lunch at the tip of the mountain.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Return to your camp at Ambikwo for overnight including all meals.

Day 6: Trek back to Chenek

Stop At: Simien NP Chennek, Ethiopia
Trek back to Chenek.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight camping at Chenek, camping site includes all meals.

Day 7: Drive back to Gondar

Stop At: Gonder, Gonder, Amhara Region
Drive back to Gondar. En route admire the scenery of the road with chances of spotting mammals & birds.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel in Gondar

Day 8: Fly from Gondar to Addis Ababa

Stop At: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Fly back to Addis Ababa. Have shopping time and some sightseeing in the city. After a complementary traditional dinner you will be transferred to airport for departure back home.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: departure