Trekking in the Simien Mountains for 14 Days
- Visiting The Monasteries over Lake Tana
- Visiting Blue Nile Falls and the medieval castles at Gondar,
- Trekking Simien Mountains for a spectacular trek.
- Spot endemic wildlife such as a troop of Gelada Baboon, Walia Ibex and Simien fox
- Climb to Ras Dashen
Tour Plan
Arrive in Addis Ababa- the third highest capital in the world lying between 2300 - 2500 meters, be met by our representative and get transferred into your hotel.
Fly to Gondar and then drive to the magnificent worthwhile Simien Mountain National Park.
See the Jinnbar River and falls, cross the river later in the day. And then, ascend for about an hour to Geech, which is full of Giant Lobelias. The scenery is wonderful.
From Imetgogo see all the surrounding countryside and walk to Saha and Qadadit to get other perspectives. In Qadadit see lots of Gelada baboons. Return to Geech, and late in the afternoon; walk towards the Jinnbar Falls to get a great view of the sunset.
Cross valleys before coming to Chenek, this is situated on the escarpment among plenty of Giant Lobelias and wonderful views of the lowlands. Here one may be able to see the elusive Walia Ibex.
About 6-7 hours, at the foot of Ras Dashen via the Bahwit peak (4430m) and see Walia Ibex on the cliffs. Cross the river Mesha and pitch camp not far from the small village of Ambiko.
On this day climb to Ras Dashen, Ethiopia’s highest peak at 4620m high and back to Ambiko. It takes about 8-9 hours.
Depart Ambiko for Erkwazie, about 7 hour's walk. Erkwazie is on a plateau, very misty at dawn, but with brilliant views once the sun has risen.
On this day trek to Mount Silki, is about 2 hours, for exceptional scenery and panoramic views. Walia ibex are often seen here. Continue to Sona.