7 Days 6 Nights Simien Mountains Trekking Tour

7 Days 6 Nights Simien mountains trekking tour itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa city tour

Morning drive to discover the city of Addis Ababa, founded in 1886 by Menelik II and situated at an elevation of around 2438m making it the 3^rd highest capital city in the world with year-round climate with an average temperature of 25°C. We visit the National museum housing some of the country’s historic treasures like the 3.5 million year old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid ever found. We proceed to the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie. Dinner and overnight at Monarch Hotel (www.monarchaddis.com) or Golden Tulip Hotel or Lobelia Hotel (www.hotellobeliaaddis.com) or similar

Day 2: Gondar (UNESCO – World Heritage Site).

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Gondar, the former capital of Ethiopia. Gondar has now become one of Ethiopia’s largest and most impressive cities, with its walled Royal Enclosure. Gondar’s most famous monuments are its exceptionally well preserved 17^th century castles. The largest and best is that of King Fasilidas. It is a stone-built construction with round turrets and wooden balconies. The king also built a remarkable bath a mile or so outside of town known as the ‘Pavilion of Delight’. The Bathhouse of Fasil at which thousands of Ethiopians celebrate Timkat festival every January. This whole complex of buildings is unique in Ethiopia and unlike anything found elsewhere in Africa. This afternoon we’ll also make a visit to the Debre Birhan Selassie church (Light of Trinity) with its sensational angelic ceiling and mural. Dinner and overnight at Goha Hotel or Fasil Lodge (www.lodgefasil.weebly.com) or Gondar Hills Resort or Taye Belay Hotel or similar

Day 3: Simien Mountains (UNESCO – World Heritage Site)

After breakfast, we drive from Gondar to Debark for our trekking experience in the Simien Mountains National Park with lunch en route on the escarpment as you admire the wonderful views of the highest chain in Africa. Here on the escarpment, you may see Lammergeyer vultures, Gelada Baboons and bushbuck. After picnic lunch, we enjoy a short trek to Sankaber Campsite through the breathtaking beauty of these mountains. Dinner and overnight at Simien Lodge or Limalimo Lodge or Walia Lodge in Debark or Simien Lodge (www.simiens.com) or similar

Day 4: Geech

At Sankabar, we pack up our gear and meet our muleteers before commencing the trek to Geech. After about 1.5 hrs into the trek, we cross the Jinnbar River and falls. After crossing the river, we travel along the escarpment before dropping down to get views of the spectacular Geech Abyss. The scenery is wonderful with troops of the endemic Gelada Baboons are seen. Dinner and Overnight Camp at Geech Campsite (3600m).

Day 5: Imetgogo

We have a morning trek to Imetgogo (3,926m) which is situated at the end of a long ridge which disappears on either side to the lowlands below. There are outstanding views of the gorge and mountain range. It is possible to see a vast expanse of lowlands and gain some perspective of this incredible mountain range. After a short stay, here we continue walking to Seha, the other terrific viewpoint in the National park. We will have our picnic lunch and continue to the last viewpoint, Quedadit. After some stay, we walk back to Geech camp site. The most common animal in this area is the gelada baboon, Klipspringers and grey duikers. We may see mammals like the Simien wolf and Walia Ibex. Dinner and Overnight Camp at Geech Campsite (3600m).

Day 6: Gondar

After breakfast, we drive back to Gondar arriving late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Goha Hotel or Fasil Lodge (www.lodgefasil.weebly.com) or Gondar Hills Resort or Taye Belay Hotel or similar

Day 7: Addis Ababa

After breakfast, transfer to the local airport for your domestic flight to Addis Ababa

Group Size per vehicle (adults)-: 2 Pax ,3 Pax ,4 Pax, 5 Pax, 6 Pax

What is Included on the safari price:-

• 6-night accommodation & meal as per the program
• All tours as per the itinerary
• Transport as per program
• English speaking guide
• Return domestic regular flight Addis/Gondar/Addis
• Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary
• Bottled water during the tours,
• All service charges and taxes.

What is Excluded on the Safari price:-

•  International flights and taxes
• Entry visa
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities not included above
• Addis airport transfers
• Gratuities and tips
• Personal insurance cover
• Deviation from above program