All-inclusive 3 Days Simien Mountains NP. Trekking Tour
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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)
What to expect
Itinerary
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...
Stop At:
• Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
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...
Stop At:
• Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.