11-Day Tour Gonder, Simien Mountain, Danakil & Omo Valley

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Fly to Gonder and Explore

Fly to Gonder and Explore

Morning: Flight to Gonder.

Afternoon: Visit key attractions such as Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure), Fasilides’ Bath, and Debre Berhan Selassie Church.

Evening: Relax and enjoy traditional Ethiopian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Hotel in Gonder.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

HaZ Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gonder to Simien Mountains Trek

Morning: Drive to Simien Mountains National Park (2-3 hours).

Trekking: Begin trekking with views of dramatic landscapes, spotting wildlife such as gelada baboons.

Evening: Settle into the campsite and enjoy a warm campfire dinner.

Overnight: Camping in the Simien Mountains.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada monkey Abundant

Walia ibex Occasional

Ethiopian wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Simien Mountains Exploration

Simien Mountains Exploration

Full day trekking through the Simien Mountains. Highlights include:

Observation of diverse flora and fauna, including ibex and Ethiopian wolves.

Picnic lunch amidst scenic vistas.

Overnight: Camping in the Simien Mountains.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Final Trek and Return to Gonder

On this day, it will be your final for the trekking in Simien Mountain and on the way back enjoy the beautiful Landscapes of the mountain.
Morning: Conclude your trek and drive back to Gonder.

Afternoon: Free time to relax or explore Gonder further.

Overnight: Hotel in Gonder.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

HaZ Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 2-3hr drive from Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Addis Ababa, then Semera

Fly to Addis Ababa, then Semera

On this day it will be easy day and using flights until semera.

Morning: Flight to Addis Ababa, with a connecting flight to Semera.

Evening: Brief orientation about the Danakil Depression.

Overnight: Hotel in Semera.

Main Destination:

Semera (Town)

Accommodation:

Dini Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Semera (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Hamedela in the Danakil Depression

Drive to Hamedela in the Danakil Depression

Morning: Begin the journey to Hamedela, stopping for local interactions and views of the landscape.

Afternoon: Arrive at Hamedela and set up camp.

Evening: Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the desert.

Overnight: Camping in Hamedela.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano

Explore Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano

Morning: Visit Dallol’s colorful sulfur springs and mineral formations.

Afternoon: Drive to the base of Erta Ale Volcano.

Evening: Begin the ascent of Erta Ale to witness the active lava lake.

Overnight: Camping near Erta Ale.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Semera via Danakil Depression

Return to Semera via Danakil Depression

Morning: Explore additional sites in the Danakil Depression, including salt pans and camel caravans.

Afternoon: Drive back to Semera.

Evening: Catch your last Flight to Addis Ababa.

Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Caravan Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Jinka, Visit Omorate, and Dasenech

Fly to Jinka, Visit Omorate, and Dasenech

Morning: Flight to Jinka.

Afternoon: Drive to Omorate, cross the Omo River by canoe, and visit the Dasenech people to learn about their culture.

Evening: Drive to Turmi for overnight stay.

Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Discover Karo and Hamer Tribes

Morning: after breakfast Visit the Karo people, known for their intricate body paintings.

Afternoon: Explore the Hamer tribe, famed for their traditional ceremonies and hairstyles.

Evening: Return to Jinka for the night.

Overnight: Lodge in Jinka.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Jinka Resort

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Mursi and Ari Peoples, Return to Addis Ababa

Morning: Drive to Mago National Park to meet the Mursi people, famous for lip plates.

Afternoon: Explore the Ari peoples, learning about their pottery and coffee-making traditions.

Evening: Fly back to Addis Ababa.

Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.