Trekking in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains; 6 Days / 5 Nights

Arrival   Bole International Airport

Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours will meet all clients arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time.  

Day 01   Addis Ababa – Simien Mountains National Park

Fly to Gondar on Ethiopian Airlines.  Meet with vehicles and drive to Sankabar the gateway to the Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meet with guides and prepare for trek.
Overnight Camping

Meals  (B, L, D)

Day 02   Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Sankaber – Geech (3,600m elevation) which will take between 5-7 hours. After one and half hours, see the Jinnbar River and falls which you will cross later in the day. After crossing the river, ascend for about 2 hours to Geech. The scenery is wonderful and a herd of Gelada Baboons can be seen on the journey.
Overnight Camping  

Meals (B, L, D)

Day 03   Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Trek Geech – Chenek (3,620m elevation); trek along the 4,000 meter breathtaking Enatye escarpment before descending to Chenek. Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboons are routinely spotted.
Overnight Camping 

Meals (B, L, D)

Day 04   Trekking Simien Mountains National Park

Day trekking from Chenek (3,200m.)
Overnight Camping  

Meals (B, L, D)

Day 05   Simien Mountains National Park – Gondar

Continue with morning sightseeing in the Simien Mountains. After lunch, depart for Gondar in time for late afternoon arrival.

Overnight Goha hotel, Gondar

Meals (B, L, D)

Day 06   Gondar – Addis Ababa

Fly to Addis Ababa. Enjoy a Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure if needed.

Meals (B, L, D)

…. End of Tour