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Simien Mountain Trekking – 5 Days

$ 1,050.00

5 Days Ethiopian Simien Mountain National Park Gorillas Safari

Description

DAY 1 Addis Ababa (L/D)
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa,  meet and transfer to Hotel. Balance of the day city tour in Addis.

Debre Damo Hotel 

DAY 2 Addis Ababa – Gonder (B/L/D)
Fly from Addis to Gondar and on arrival at Gondar, met by our representative and begin your drive through scenic countryside towards Debark, a market place about 110 km north of Gondar. Stop en-route for lunch, before continuing your journey to Simien Mountain National Park.

Arrive at Sankaber Camp in the afternoon.

The Simien Mountains National Park is situated on the northwestern side of the Simien mountains, in northern Ethiopia. The park covers an area of 136 km and is situated in the centre of a triangle formed by Gondar, Lalibela and Aksum — three major tourist attractions that are part of the ‘Historical Northern Route.

Accommodation within the Simien Mountain National Park is in designated camp sites managed by the park authorities. The campsites are basic and facilities at the camp include sheltered cooking areas and shared bathroom and toilet facilities. Tents are the dome tents and can be single or double.

This afternoon take a short walk and enjoy the incredible landscape of the area while looking for some of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia, like the Gelada Baboon. This will help you acclimatize for your trek the next day.

Dinner will be prepared by your camp cook

Overnight at Sanakaber campsite – 3,200m (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner)

DAY 3 Simien Mountain 
Your cook will prepare breakfast at the camp.

Depart with your guide and spend the day trekking in the park.
See unique wildlife and enjoy breath-taking views. The National park has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and some of the animal species found in the park are endangered, like the Walia ibex which is endemic to the Simien Mountains, the Simien fox and the Gelada baboon which are endemic to Ethiopia. More than 180 bird species are found in the Simien Mountains and six of these species are endemic to Simien.

Today go through the escarpment and trek to Bawhit Pass (4200m). The pass is an hour’s hike up above Chenek Camp towards Bawhit Mountain. This is one of your best chances on the entire trek to see the elusive Ethiopian Wolf. More common in this area are large groups of the Walia Ibex and Gelada baboons feeding together. The largest male Ibex will likely be perched on a rocky outlook, watching over both the Walia and Geladas.

The park has varied fauna, unique flora and three different vegetation belts can he distinguished.
The afro-alpine steppe belt is found above 3700m above sea level and this grassland is known for its giant Lobelia which can measure up to 10 m in height. The plant grows for as long as twenty years before flowering for the first time and then dying. The Ericaceous belt is situated between 3000 and 3700m above sea level and there are various Erica bushes and trees that are found in this zone, including the giant Heath. The afro-montane forest belt is the lowest belt inside the Park.

Overnight at Chenek Campsite – 3,626m (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

DAY 4 Simien Mountain – Gonder 
Breakfast will be prepared by the cook at the camp.
Depart with your guide for a half day trek.

Return to the camp and depart, with a packed lunch, for Gondar. Stop en-route to visit a Falasha Village. The Falasha are from the northern highlands and are a small ethnic minority in Ethiopia, of Jewish belief.

After your visit continue your drive to Gondar, arriving at Gondar Landmark Hotel in time to freshen-up before dinner.

Gondar Landmark Hotel is located in the historical city of Gondar at the foot of Mount Genet. The hotel offers fantastic view of the city and the legendary “faciledes” castle from most of the rooms. Facilities at the hotel include restaurants, bars, a coffee shop and a children’s playground.

Overnight at Landmark Hotel (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner)

Day 5 Gonder – Addis Ababa – Home
Breakfast at your hotel
Today explore the sites of Gondar, the 17th and 18th century capital of Ethiopia.

In Gondar, visit the ‘Royal Compound’ with many majestic castles constructed in the European middle age architectural style, the ‘Bath of Emperor Fasilades’, and finally Debre Birhan Sillassie church (‘Trinity at the mount of light’ ) which is the finest of the Gonderine churches. It was built during the reign of Emperor Iyasu (1682 – 1706). The inside walls of the front room are covered with paintings on cloth, glued to the surface. The ceiling is built with thick beams and it is decorated with winged angel heads looking down. The wall paintings depict scenes from the life of Christ and Mary.

Lunch and dinner on your own arrangements today.

Later, transfer to Gondar Airport for your flight (ET114) departing Gondar at 16.15 hrs and arriving in Addis Ababa at 18.45 hrs, to connect with your international departure flight.



For 6 - 8 passengers
$1098
Land only per person based on sharing

  • Single supplement: $80

 

For 3 - 5 passengers
$1198
Land only per person based on sharing

  • Single supplement: $80

 

For 2 passengers
$1598
Land only per person based on sharing

  • Single supplement: $80

Additional information

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodations in FB bases for all the tour with non-alcoholic drinks (Tea, coffee, bottle of water or soft drinks).
• Minibus for all the tour including fuel and driver allowance based on 8 Pax per car Maximum
• Professional English speaking guide for all the tour
• Cook including cooking materials
• All Entrance fee as per the program
• All transfers( from-to the airport)
• Local guide and Scout in simian mountain
• Camping equipment’s,(one Tent for one Person) for all the tour
• Government tax

EXCLUSIONS

• Any international and Domestic flight tickets
• Domestic flight (international flight with ET will be USD 169.00 per person.(Extra cost)
• *Domestic flight (international flight with Carrier other than ET will be USD 390.00 per person(Extra cost)
• Any alcoholic drinks
• Sleeping bags for the hygiene purpose
• Tips and personal expenses
• Photography and video camera fees.
• Anything which is not mentioned under the service included part is not included.

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