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Simian mountains or Roof of Africa trekking Tours – 10days

This trekking leads through landscapes covered by deep gorges, jagged plugs, and striking rock towers. Enroute, we climb some of Ethiopian highest peaks: Ras Dashen (4520 m), Buyit Ras (3250m), and Bwahit (4430m).  the simian mountain or Roof of Africa” are home to isolated and unique wildlife, This park is a haven to many endemic species of wildlife and flora, including the Gelada Baboon, Walia Ibex, and bird species. The park has been declared a World Heritage Site. Activities this tour takes you to the Simien Mountains and the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa, great volcanic plugs, formed 42 million years ago, fantastic crags, pinnacles, and flat topped mountain

This trip is a perfect combination of Ethiopia’s incredible diversity of history and ancient civilization, culture, and nature. On this trekking adventure, you will also have the chance to interact with the local host community and witness the lifestyle and culture of the people living isolated in the mountains with a unique and ancient farming style. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa airport our representative tour guide and driver transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival we can arrange an optional city tour, to visit national museum, ethnographic museum and the largest market of air open in the horn of Africa.  

Overnight: at the one of best hotel

Day 2: Addis Ababa, Gondar, Sankaber 3,300m

Today we will fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar on arrival we will meet with local agents then continue our driving 130 km north to Sankaber. Part of national park, depending on time we will have walk around camping to spot birdlife and animals’ Gelada baboon, menelike bush buck.

Overnight: Camping

Day 3: Sankaber, Geech (3,550m)

Trekking will be 6-7 hours from Sankaber to Geech enroute enjoying the stunning views baboon and bird life – endemic plant species and enjoy magical landscape, viewpoint and more

Overnight: Camping

Day 4: Geech, Imetgogo 3,986m Geech

Trekking 5- 6 hours to Imetgogo to enjoy some of the best views in Simien Mountains National Park and endemic plant – birdlife by chance Ethiopian wolf are spot and common jackal, baboon easily seen on the way 

Overnight: Camping

Day 5: Geech, Chenek (3,600m)

 Today’s we will starting  our trek from geech, after breakfast approximately 8-9 hours from Geech to Chenek, on the way there is a chances to  spot some of the endemic mammals including the Walia Ibex. Ethiopian wolf, common jackal and birds’ .such as tawny eagle, ugure buzzard, thick-billed raven. 

Overnight: Camping

Day 6: Chenek, Ambiqo

Trekking 7–8 hours from Chenek to Ambiqo climbing Buhit Mountain, the second-highest peak after Ras Dashen, in the Simien Mountain range.

Overnight: Camping

Day 7: Ambiqo, Ras Dashen (4,520m), Ambiqo

Trek 8–9 hours from Ambiqo climbing Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia (4520 m), and return to Ambiqo.

Overnight: Camping

Day 8: Ambiqo, Cheneck

Trek 6–8 hours back to Cheneck. Enroute you may see the Ethiopian wolf and common jackal,

Overnight: Camping

Day 9: Chenek, Gondar

Drive back to Gondar. For the rest of the day, you will have a sightseeing tour of Gondar. Visit ancient city of the Gondar, Debre Berhan Selassie churches, Fasilidas pool, meeting with the local community, enjoy coffee ceremony.

Overnight: at the one of best Hotel

Day 10: Gondar, Addis Ababa

In the morning, fly back to Addis Ababa. Depending on your departure, we will take an optional city tour. In the evening, you will be taken to a farewell dinner party with traditional restaurants music show depending on schedule and after transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back home