Duration: 3 days
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2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain
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Duration - 3 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most popular destinations. Sitting just north of Gondar, it’s easily accessible along the northern circuit of Ethiopia. The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most popular destinations sitting just north of Gondar, it’s easily accessible.
Highlights
- Drive from Gondar to Debark
- We will walk to Geech
- Drive from Gondar to Debark
Description
2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain
Drive from Gondar to Debark. Here we obtain a permit from the Park headquarters and collect our obligatory scout before continuing to Sankabar (3250m ASL) for the first overnight camp. An early start is needed as the drive from Gondar takes a 2-3 hours. The trek begins at Buytras (Simien Lodge), taking about 3 – 4 hours to walk to the Sankabar campsite is usually possible. During the walk there’s a good chance of seeing your first Gelada Baboon. in the morning of day 2, we will walk to Geech via the spectacular Jinbar waterfall. The trek will take approximately 5 – 7 hours. After descending down to the Jinbar Wenz (which feeds the waterfall) a short ascent remains to Geech village. A short distance beyond Geech village is the camp site. The camp site has great views of the mountains and is characterized by giant lobelia plants. The nearby Kedadit summit provides one of the best places to see the sun set. The camp site is situated at 3600m ASL.
Geech to Ambaras to Gondar We trek from Geech to the Imet Gogo promontory, for one of the most spectacular views in the whole mountain range. This is a great day for seeing the magnificent Lammergeier vultures. From Imet Gogo we trek back to the road near a village called Ambaras and meet the car for the drive back to Gondar. The trek will last approximately 4-5 hours.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Accommodation
- Full board Meals
- Local guide, Scout, Sleeping bag, Tent
- Exclusions:
- Flight ticket
- Alcohol Drinks
- Other Expenses which are not listed on inclusions
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Gondar
- Simien Mountains
Day 01: Addis Ababa – Gondar-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
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
Day 03: Gondar – Addis – Departure
After breakfast, drive to In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure
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