SIMIEN MOUNTAIN TREK
The Simien highlands of northern Ethiopia form one of the major mountain massifs in Africa. A highlight is the ascent to the summit of Ras Dashen – Ethiopia’s highest peak and the fifth highest on the continent. As we trek through this isolated region we admire the spectacular scenery of rocky plateaux, spires, mesas and deep gorges.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Fly to Addis Ababa and tour the city. Day 3 Gondar Fly to the medieval city. Visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church and Fasiliadas’ castles. Day 4 Simien Mountains National Park Drive to Debark to begin the trek. Day 5 9-day Simien Mountain trek Hike to Geech camp. Search for Gelada baboon and red-hot poker plants along the route. Day 6 Imet Gogo Optional hike to the viewpoint at the summit of Imet Gogo (3926m) with views across the Simien Range. Day 7 Chenek camp Hike along the Jinbar River to the campsite (4070m). Day 8 Ambikwa Trek to the viewpoint north of Bwahit for spectacular panoramas across the Mesheha river and Ras Dashen peak. Descend through the small village of Chiro Leba to Ambikwa village (3200m). Day 9 Ras Dashen Climb to the summit of Ethiopia’s highest mountain (4543m). Day 10 Sona Trek through local settlements and cultivated fields to Sona village (3000m). Day 11 Mekarebia Descend to Ansiye River and trek to Mekarebia. Optional visit to local school. Day 12 Mulit Trek to the campsite (1955m) and search for some of the country’s prolific birdlife. Day 13 Gondar Trek to the town of Adi Arkay and drive to the medieval city of Gondar. Day 14 Addis Ababa Fly to the capital. Day 15 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/es
“A strenuous trek to explore Ethiopia's highest
mountains”
inclusive from
£1993 15 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 3 nights hotels, 9 nights camping. 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is a 9 day trek with an average of 6 to 8 hours walking each day. Generally we walk at altitudes between 3000 to 4000m, reaching the highest point at the summit of Ras Dashen, 4543m. Mules carry all food, luggage and equipment. We have graded this trek as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. Adiarkay Dashen Ras
Debark GONDAR
ETHIOPIA To GONDAR
Simien Mountain Trek Ref ES MULIT
MEKAREBIA
Imet Gogo 3926m Optional hike
ADDIS ABABA
Geech Abyss Falls
SANKABER GEECH
Debark From GONDAR TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
4200m 3800m 3400m 3000m 2600m 2200m 1800m
Geech Camp Geech Camp Sankaber
Rest Day optional walk (Imet Gogo - 3,926m)
Day 4 – 3hrs or call our experts on 0844 875 1893 Day 5 – 6hrs Day 6 – 4hrs
Rest Day optional walk (Ras Dashen - 4,543m)
Day 7 – 7hrs Day 8 – 10hrs Day 9– 12hrs Day 10 – 8hrs Day 11 – 5hrs Chenek Camp Ambikwa Camp Ambikwa Camp Sona Mekarebia Mulit Day 12 – 5hrs Day 13 – 2hrs CHENEK Viewpoint
Inatye 4070m
Bwahit 4430m
N U km O 015 ETHIOPIA SONA
Simien Mountains National Park
Chiro Leba T
TOUR ONLY – 13 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1489
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Dashen 4543m
Ras TOUR DATES
The Simien Mountain Trek tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/es
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