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4 Days Simien Mountains National Park Trek: Unforgettable Wildlife and Scenic Beauty

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Simien Mountains National Park

Embark on a 4-day trek through the stunning Simien Mountains National Park, known for its breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife. Discover the beauty of Africa's highlands and encounter rare species like the Gelada Baboon and Simien Fox.

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Simien Mountains National Park - Simien Mountains- 4 Days Trekking.

Day 01 - Gondar to Sankaber:

You will depart early morning from Gondar to Debark. In debark you will arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and guide then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber. You can either drive all the way in to Sankaber or have the car drop you off near Buyit Ras for a short hike. If you choose to hike in you will take in beautiful views of the landscape and the endless mountain ridges, and you likely see some gelada baboons. When you arrive in Sankaber you will be met with your supplies. Sankaber will be the first campsite on your trip.

Day 02 - Sankaber to Geech Camp:

From Sankaber you will begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down. From the ridge you will descend down into the valley and be able to view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. After some time at the waterfall you will continue on to Geech village where you will find your second campsite.

Day 03- Geech to Chennek:

After breakfast you will start off on a 7-8 hour hike of the best views you will see in the Simien Mountains. In route you will pass through Imet Gogo. Here you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and be able to look out at the amazing landscape from 360 degrees. At this height and view point you can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and view the seemingly never ending valleys. After Imet Gogo you will hike to the view point at Innateye valley at an altitude of 4,070m. Lunch will be here and then you will descend to Chennek (3,600m) for your third campsite.

Day 04- Chennek to Gondar:

Breakfast at the campsite then a 2 hour hike up to the Buwahit peak. Here you will be standing on the second highest peak in the Simien Mountains (4,430m). Here is where many visitors are able to see the endemic animals like the Walia Ibex and Ethiopian Red Fox. After spending time at the peak you will hike back down to Chennek for lunch and transportation back to Debark/Gondar.

What's Included

Complete cooking materials
Scout
4WD transportation to and from Gonder
English speaking guide
Professional cook
Plenty of food & bottled mineral water everyday
All entrance fees
Sleeping bags & mattresses
Tent

What's Not Included

Alcoholic
Personal insurance, Flights
Tips

Additional Information

An unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of the magnificent Simien region. Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, the Simien Mountains National Park is one of the major highlands of Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashen, which at 4533m is the highest peak in Ethiopia. The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with wildlife totally unique to the region, including the scarlet-chested Gelada Baboon, the Alia Ibex and the Simien Fox. The mountains are also home to diverse plant-life and over fifty species of bird

Location

Simien Mountains National Park

Cancellation Policy

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

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J7822domarkj

Jan 11, 2024

GREAT EXPERENCE!! - I have traveled the world with my family to hike and explore the greatest eco-tourist destinations in the world, and I can say with 100% certainty that the North Ethiopian Tour Operator Company is by far best in class. First off, Adem is a great business man. All details of the tour were perfectly organized and executed. The personal interest that Adem and his team took in the satisfaction of the tour with my son and I was at a level I had not previously encountered. Our itinerary was carefully considered based upon the interests and levels of fitness of our group, and this ensured that no one in the group missed out on anything. The guide that Adem had assigned to our tour was a subject matter expert on the flora and fauna of the area. He paced our group perfectly- not too slow – not too fast - and made sure we missed out on nothing. The food was amazing. The professional cook on our tour served delious food every step of the way, with over generous portions. The staff had our comfortable tents and warm fresh sleeping bags set up at our campsites before we arrived in the evening. This put us in the position to not worry about any of the campsite details. We were able to enjoy the nature and our time with the group. The natural beauty of the Semien Mountains is well known and documented. Suffice it to say, this is world class natural beauty and wildlife, beyond your wildest dreams. Finally, we had a health emergency when we were into our tour, and had to cut our trip short. Immediately, Adem and his team arranged for transport off the mountain, and we were back in Gondar by the early afternoon of the same day. If you think this is an easy feat, guess again. Only because Adem has extensive business relationships built in the tourist community, was he able to with no problem get us off the mountain. Quickly and safely. In summary, when we return to Ethiopia – and we will for sure – We will only use North Ethiopian Tour Operator Company.