All-inclusive 3 Days Simien Mountains NP. Trekking Tour

Summary

Hike on the World heritage National Park (The roof of Africa) Simien Mountains, encounter endemic wild-life like: Gelada Baboon, Ethiopian Simien Fox, Walia Ibex...

Tour info

Duration
3 days
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

DAY 1: GONDAR - DEBARK - SANKABER Your first Ethiopian Trekking adventure begins today! You will drive to DEBARK (3000m, 2 hours, entrance of Simien National Park), where the formalities and permits for visiting the famous SIMIEN MOUNTAINS will be gathered. You will also meet your personal cook and the mandatory scouts. It follows a drive on a rough road to Sankaber (3200m, 1 hour), where you do the first short hike (2 -3 hours). The first impressive views over the dramatic mountains range will amaze you. DAY 2: SANKABER - GEECH At Sankaber we will pack up our gear and meet our mule men before commencing the trek. You hike to Geech in 5 - 6 hours (3600m, 13 km), will see lots of Gelada Baboons, Klippspringer and bush buck on the way, we will traverse along the escarpment before dropping down to get impressive views. On that day you will also pass Genbar Falls. DAY 3: GEECH – CHENEK- GONDAR From here you trek back to Chenek and after a lunch you drive to Gondar.

What’s included?

  • Transfer from your hotel in Gondar to Debark and the Simien Mountains on the first day and back

  • Accommodation in tents for 2 persons

  • Full board, including drinks (alcoholic drinks excluded)

  • Entrance and camping fees for the Simien National Park

  • Scouts and park rangers

  • Mules and mule men for the transportation of the heavy material

  • Cook and cooking assistant who will prepare all the meal

  • Cooking and camping equipment (tents, sleeping mattress)

  • Experienced local tour guide (fluently English & Amharic speaking)

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Tipping

  • Sleeping bag (can be provided, but it's highly recommended to bring your own)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Highland Eco Trekking Tours Ethiopia

About operator:

Highland Eco Trekking Tours Ethiopia is an official private tour company situated in the holy city of Lalibela. we offer community based eco trekking and an amazing adventure tours to Lalibela, Simien Mountains, Bale Mountains, Omo Valley, Tigray Churches, the great Danakil Depression... Come with us and discover the undiscovered Ethiopia! Cheers Team HETT

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