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Day 1: Trekking and camping simien mountains national park 4 Days
Pass By: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Day 1
Depart early in the morning from Gondar (7am at the latest), driving to Sankober. We will stop along the way to handle park fees, etc. If you like, we can drop you in or around Buyit Ras for a 3-4 hour hike to Sankober, which passes close to the escarpment edge. Nearing Sankober, you will have beautiful views on both sides of the escarpment ridge and where you will likely see the endemic Gelada baboons. In Sankober, you will be met with your supplies. Overnight camping in Sankober
Meals included:
• Breakfast: on your request
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping at snkaber
Day 2: Geech camp
Stop At: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Day 2
From Sankober, depart into a valley, through which the Wazla (or Koba) River runs. (This river is often dry). Coming out of the valley you will have views of the Jinbar River waterfalls falling into the Geech Abyss. Continuing along, you will cross the Jinbar River and ascend into the village of Geech. Total trekking time: 4-5 hours
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: cheenek camp
Stop At: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Day 3
After an early breakfast, depart from Geech to the peak of Imet Gogo at 3926m. Here you’ll have spectacular views over the lowlands – one of the highlights of the trip. As you continue to Chenek, you will pass Korbete Metia, a solid rock wall which opens up exposing beautiful views over the lowlands and the escarpment. This is also a good place for spotting lammergeiers. Overnight camping in Chenek. Total trekking time: 7 – 9 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: back to Gondar
Stop At: Church of Saint Mary of Gondar, Lugar do Mosteiro, Gondar, Amarante 4600-641 Portugal
Day 4
From Chenek, continue east up a valley to Bwahit Peak, overlooking the camp from where you just came. After the visit, return to Gondar for overnight.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Trekking and camping simien mountains national park 4 Days
Pass By: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Day 1
Depart early in the morning from Gondar (7am at the latest), driving to Sankober. We will stop along the way to handle park fees, etc. If you like, we can drop you in or around Buyit Ras for a 3-4 hour hike to Sankober, which passes close to the escarpment edge. Nearing Sankober, you will have beautiful views on both sides of the escarpment ridge and where you will likely see the endemic Gelada baboons. In Sankober, you will be met with your supplies. Overnight camping in Sankober
Meals included:
• Breakfast: on your request
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping at snkaber
Day 2: Geech camp
Stop At: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Day 2
From Sankober, depart into a valley, through which the Wazla (or Koba) River runs. (This river is often dry). Coming out of the valley you will have views of the Jinbar River waterfalls falling into the Geech Abyss. Continuing along, you will cross the Jinbar River and ascend into the village of Geech. Total trekking time: 4-5 hours
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: cheenek camp
Stop At: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Day 3
After an early breakfast, depart from Geech to the peak of Imet Gogo at 3926m. Here you’ll have spectacular views over the lowlands – one of the highlights of the trip. As you continue to Chenek, you will pass Korbete Metia, a solid rock wall which opens up exposing beautiful views over the lowlands and the escarpment. This is also a good place for spotting lammergeiers. Overnight camping in Chenek. Total trekking time: 7 – 9 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: back to Gondar
Stop At: Church of Saint Mary of Gondar, Lugar do Mosteiro, Gondar, Amarante 4600-641 Portugal
Day 4
From Chenek, continue east up a valley to Bwahit Peak, overlooking the camp from where you just came. After the visit, return to Gondar for overnight.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- One-way private transfer
- Round-trip private transfer
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Fuel surcharge
- Landing and facility fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Simien Mountains National Park
- Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Mary of Gondar
Not included
- ale colic beverages
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
60%
Original
40%
Sport
30%
