Trekking in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains; 6 Days / 5 Nights

Trek Itinerary SM05

Arrival Bole International Airport

If you are arriving the day before your tour, Awaze Tours will meet you at the airport regardless of arrival time. We can book this hotel night for you upon request. If you arrive in the morning on the first day of the tour, you may begin after checking into your hotel.

Sankabar Campsite

Day 01 Addis Ababa - Simien Mountains National Park

Fly to Gondar on Ethiopian Airlines. Meet with vehicles and drive to Sankabar the gateway to the Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meet with guides and prepare for trek.

Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

National Park scout in the Simien Mountains.

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)

Gelada

Day 03 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)

Klipspringer

Day 04 Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Day trek round trip 10km from Chenek to Mt. Buhit (about 4 hours), the second highest peak in the park (4,430masl).

Overnight Camping (B, L, D)

Walia Ibex in the Simien Mountains.

Day 05 Simien Mountains National Park - Gonda

Continue with morning sight seeing in the Simien Mountains. After lunch, depart for Gondar in time for late afternoon arrival.

Overnight Hotel (B, L, D)

Day 06 Gondar - Addis Ababa

Fly from Gondar to Addis Ababa. 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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