Simien Mountains Trek
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Simien Mountains Trek
• Focus: History, archaeology, religion, scenery, wildlife, trekking
• Best time of year: end September to mid June
• In-country days: 14
• Transportation: Fly/drive
Highlights:
• Spectacular scenery in the “Grand Canyon of Africa”
• Endemic wildlife: walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf, gelada baboon
• Many species of birds, especially birds of prey
• All sites to be enjoyed as on the Northern Historical Route
• Opportunity to support conservation projects involving communities
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Departure
Addis Ababa -
Departure Time
Approximately 8.30AM -
Return Time
Approximately 7.30PM -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light -
Included
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Tour Plan
1
Day 01: Arrive Addis
City tour; shopping
2
Day 02: Fly to Axum
Axum; visit stelae field; tombs of Kings; Queen of Sheba's baths; Church near where Ark of the Covenant is kept; archaeological museum
3
Day 03: Fly to Lalibela
Lalibela; visit 11 rock-hewn churches from the 12th century
4
Day 04: Fly to Gondar; visit 17th century castles & baths of Kings; Church
Gondar; visit 17th century castles & baths of Kings; Church
5
Day 05: Drive to Sankaber
Sankaber in Simien National Park; trek for acclimatization.
6
Day 06: Trek to Geech
7
Day 07: Trek to Seha Gorge
To Imitgogo peak; to Enateye Plain & Chenek
8
Day 08: Trek to Ambiko
9
Day 09: Trek to Ras Dashen
Ras Dashen (highest peak in Ethiopia 4620m); to Ambiko
10
Day 10: Trek to Chenek
11
Day 11: Trek to meet car
Drive to Gondar
12
Day 12: Fly to Bahir Dar
Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit monasteries
13
Day 13: Drive & hike to Blue Nile Falls
Drive & hike to Blue Nile Falls; fly to Addis; cultural evening out
14
Day 14: Departure
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