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Description
Trek through one of Africa's largest mountain ranges. Explore the impressive scenery of the national park including a series of dramatic cliffs, escarpments, beautiful alpine meadows, and rugged wilderness with your Simien mountains tour guide.
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1 : Gondar to Sankaber expand_more
- Meet the tour guide and depart from Gondar to Debark.
- Upon arrival, meet the scout and drive all the way to Sankaber or have the car drop you off near Buyit Ras for a short hike. If you choose to hike, see beautiful views of the endless mountain ridges and encounter some gelada baboons.
- Later, arrive at Sankaber and overnight stay at the camp.
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Day 2 : Sankaber to Gich Camp expand_more
- From Sankaber, begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the picturesque foothills.
- Descend down into the valley and see the Jinbar River plunging into the Gich Abyss.
- Later, arrive at Gich village for the second camp stay.
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Day 3 : Gich to Kedadit expand_more
- Hike through the grass plateau that is home to Giant Lobelia plants. After about 2 hours, reach Imet Gogo to get an amazing 360-degree view of the Simien Mountains. See the canyons, distant ridges, and lush valleys.
- Return to Gich. En route stop at Siha Gorge for a lunch break. Later, go for a short sunset hike to Kedadit. Overnight at Gich campsite.
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Day 4 : Gich - Innatye - Chennek expand_more
- Start the 7-hour hike to one of the most spectacular passes in the mountains. Descend into a forest of Giant Hazel and pass through the open grasslands.
- After climbing up to Innatye, view the vertical drop and learn why locals named it "Mama Mia".
- Continue walking towards Chennek where you will be able to see wild animals like - Walia Ibex and Gelada baboons. Overnight stay in Chennek.
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Day 5 : Chennek to Gondar expand_more
- Go for a 2-hour hike to Buwahit peak. Stand on the second highest peak in the Simien Mountains (4,430m) and encounter the famous Ethiopian Red Fox.
- After spending time at the peak, hike back down to Chennek for lunch. Later, transfer to Debark/Gondar.
What's Included
- Accommodations.
- All the 3 meals of the day according to the itinerary.
- All transfers and city tours.
- 4 WD Transportation.
- Experienced Ethiopian guide.
- Camping equipment including tents, and mattresses.
- Mule and Mule Handler.
- Park entrance fees.
- Cook and cooking materials.
- Bonfire every night.
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- Child prices: less than 6 years (free of cost) and 6-9 years (half the price of the tour)
Meeting Point
Gondar, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 5 | USD 375 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 375 / person