Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours

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$825 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Gondar- Sankaber

Gondar- Sankaber

On Arrival at Gondar Airport your guide and driver and depart from Gondar to Debark, where you will obtain the necessary permits to enter the Simien Mountains National Park. Upon arrival in Debark, you will meet your local guide, scout, cook, porters. Afterward, enjoy a 1-hour drive into the heart of the park, where the Adventure begins! Set on your first 3–4-hour hike to Sankaber Camp,
Located at an elevation of 3250 meters above sea level. The trek offers breathtaking views of the dramatic cliffs, deep valleys, and Lush landscapes, and you may have the opportunity to see the rare Gelada Baboons.

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

Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Simien Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Sankaber - Chenek

Sankaber - Chenek

After an early open-air breakfast, start your day with a 2-hour hike to Jinbar Waterfall. The trail leads through the rugged terrain and offers more scenic views of the Simien Mountains. Spend some time at the waterfall and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. After your visit to the waterfall, return to the road and take a drive about 30 minutes then hike for 4-5 hours or (drive) to Cheneck, a well-known area for spotting wildlife and enjoying panoramic vistas. Upon arrival at Cheneck, you will set on a short hike to spot the endemic Walia ibex (a wild goat species found only in the Simien Mountains), along with other wildlife like the Gelada baboons and possibly even Ethiopian wolves. In the late afternoon, set up camp at Cheneck at an altitude of 3500 meters, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

Main Destination:
Simien Mountains National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Simien Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chenek- Gondar

Chenek- Gondar

Start the day with an early morning hike to Buhawit Peak, one of the highest and most scenic spots in the Simien Mountains, at an elevation of 4150 meters. The hike will take approximately 5 hours to reach the peak, offering incredible views of the surrounding cliffs, valleys, and peaks, including Ras Dashen, the highest peak in the Simien Mountains. After enjoying the views and taking some photos, you will make your way back down and drive back to Gondar Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:
Gondar (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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