A klipspringer in Simien Mountains National Park
(photo courtesy of Awaze Tours' client Anne Sawvell)

Ethiopia's Simien Mountains and Ras Dashen Trek;
9 Days / 8 Nights

Itinerary SM08

Arrival Bole International Airport

Awaze Tours will meet all clients arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time. For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel. For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.

Simien Mountains National Park. (Photo courtesy of Ron Bugaj)

Day 01 Addis Ababa - Gondar - Simien Mountains

Fly to Gondar from Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airline. Meet with vehicles and drive to Sankabar, gateway to the Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sankabar is at an elevation of 3,250 meters.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Shepherds in the Simien Mountains National Park. (Photo courtesy of Ron Bugaj)

Day 02 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Sankaber - Geech (3,600m elevation) which will take between 5-7 hours. After one and half hours, see the Jinnbar River and falls which you will cross later in the day. After crossing the river, ascend for about 2 hours to Geech. The scenery is wonderful and a herd of Gelada Baboons can be seen on the journey.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

The Gelada, endemic to Ethiopia.

Day 03 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Geech - Imet Gogo- Geech. Trek to some of the best view points in the National Park. Imet Gogo boasts spectacular views in every direction. Possible wildlife sightings on this 4 -5 hour trek include the Simien Wolf, the Walia Ibex, and Klipspringers.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Simien Park Scout.

Day 04 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Geech - Chenek (3,620m elevation); trek along the 4,000 meter breathtaking Enatye escarpment before descending to Chenek. Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboons are routinely spotted.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Simien Mountains National Park

Day 05 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek to Ambiquo campsite (3,200m) approximately 9 hours via Mt. Buhit (4,430m); cross the Mesheha River before reaching Ambiquo.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Simien Mountains Trekking

Day 06 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Ambiquo - Ras Dashen - Ambiquo; early morning departure to the summit of Ras Dashen, at 4,543 meters, Africa’s fourth highest peak. Trek up the Valley from your campsite to the small village of Mizma. From here, a steep climb brings you to an impressive amphitheater made up of three major buttresses of expanded rock. It is then an easy scramble to the summit. To reach the Summit can take up to 6 hrs. Return to Ambiquo camp for overnight.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Baby Gelada

Day 07 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Ambiquo - Chenek; return to Chenek, bypassing Mt. Buhit on the return.
Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Simien Mountains National Park

Day 08 Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar

Meet with vehicles and return to Gondar. Relax and recover from trek.
Overnight Hotel (B, L, D)

Day 09 Gondar - Addis Ababa

Fly to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines. Visit the National Museum, home of the 3.18 million year old skeleton "Lucy." Optional souvenir shopping in the afternoon. Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure if needed.
(B, L, D)

End of Tour
(Awaze Tours will arrange additional hotel nights in Addis Ababa upon request.)

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