2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking: Witness the Dramatic Scenery of Africa's Chess Pieces of the Gods
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The Simien Mountains showcase the most breathtaking mountain views in Africa. As one writer put it, they are like ‘the chess pieces of the divine,’ overshadowing steep canyons, river valleys, and extensive plains that extend up to Eritrea.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Sankaber (3250 m)

Simien Mountains National Park - Early morning we drive along a good paved road from Gondar to the park headquarters in Debark, the 100 km journey will take around two to three hours. At the headquarters we will arrange our permits to the park and pick up our scout. After that we will drive for another hour before we will start our first day introductory walk. This first hike is an easy one along the northern edge of the escarpment with a nice view points over the foothills and plains of northern Ethiopia. You will encounter gelada baboon along this hike.

Jinbahir - Sankaber - Gondar

Simien Mountains National Park - We follow the northern escarpment eastward, before we descend a little into the Kaba Valley. After that we climb up before we reach Gich Abyss and continue over a narrow ridge to a cliff where we have a spectacular view of the abyss towards the Simien foothills. We also find a large waterfall here, where the Jinbahir River plunges 500 m into the abyss. Having finished enjoying and taking pictures around the fall, we will walk back to Sankaber through the other way round enjoying with the great wazla River valley landscapes and villages towards to south direction of the path where I born and grow up. Then we will drive back to Gondar, if you still need to have more walk we can stop in between and possible to do it. Then drive back to Gondar. Or Axum

What's Included
  • Guided tour with a professional scout
  • Meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Mule transportation with a dedicated handler
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Refreshment with bottled mineral water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverage
  • Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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389chungl
Mar 12, 2020
unblievable and unique - they arranged our 2 days hike in the Simiens mountains and a day trip to Bahar Dar. Everything was carefully planned and spot on. they always go the extra mile to show you the city - even accompanied me to a fabric shop in the city center for me to take some back home. You can trust simien tour and travel, they'll make sure you have an amazing trip!
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Niyola887
Mar 12, 2020
Memorable Experience - My wife & I spent full day sightseeing around Lalibela with team.Lalibela was great. I did not expect to be so impressed by the rock carved church complex,but it was genuinely amazing,the food was tasty,very friendly guide.It was well organized tour.Thanks!! We will come next time.
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2112sonia
Mar 10, 2020
Fascinating trip - We did two days trekking in Simien mountain. Amazing people and beautiful culture. It was challenging and magnificent trip. Best driver and nice car.Thanks for arranging the tour.
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1177simona
Mar 9, 2020
Amazing place - I went on 2 days trek in the Simien mountains with team.Amazing place,plants,scenery,animals and beautiful cultures.Its great life experience. Thanks!
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012laura
Mar 6, 2020
stunning view - I did two days trek in the simien,The trip with Simien tour and travel was awesome.It was well organised,the food was delicious.The trek was fantastic and the guide was very exprienced.Thanks for the amazing trip!
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Steven_w
Apr 28, 2024
Semien experience - All the personnel supporting this trip were outstanding in their friendliness, knowledge and attentiveness. However the road to the mountains is very bad. It would have been good for Viator to state the vehicle used and provide the option of a 4WD. If it had rained a 4WD would have been essential for safety and comfort.
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