THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS TREK

15 days from GBP1,999 to GBP2,299 including flights
Tripcode: TYE

Countries Visited: Ethiopia

A trek into the isolated splendour of the Ethiopian Highlands

Trekking to Arkwaziye from Chennek. Simien mountains trek

The Simien is arguably the most beautiful mountain range in Africa. Vast and unique, the highland plateau is capped by a dramatic skyline of jagged volcanic plugs and split by deep gorges and gullies. The views across this landscape are breathtaking: the striking towers and formations having been described as 'the chess pieces of the Gods'. Our trek takes us to both the highland and rural lowland areas, with an ascent of Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia at 4543m, and the fourth highest in Africa. A haven to many endemic species of wildlife and flora, including the Gelada Baboon and Walia Ibex, the Simien National Park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Addis Ababa; half-day tour of the capital including the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Ethnographic Museum.

Day 3

Fly to Gondar; tour castles and famous church of Debre Berhan Selassie.

Day 4

Drive to Debark, start trekking to Buyit Ras Camp.

Day 5

Trek to Geech via Jinbar Waterfall which drops 500m.

Day 6

Day walk to Imetgogo (3900m) with fantastic views across the mountain range and valleys below.

Day 7

Trek to Chennek via Inatye Escarpment (4070m).

Day 8

Trek to Ambiko with an ascent of Bwahit (4430m).

Day 9

Ascent of Ras Dashen (4543m).

Day 10

Trek to Sona via village of Arkwasiye.

Day 11

Descend to lowlands (1000m), Ansiya Wenz River and on to Lamo Camp.

Day 12

Continue through lowlands to Mulit Camp.

Day 13

Short walk to Adi Arkay where the trek finishes. Drive to Gondar.

Day 14

Fly to Addis. Farewell dinner.

Day 15

Fly to London.

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Breakfast at Sona campsite, Simien mountains trek

Walker in Simien mountains

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Average Review Rating:
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A well designed itinerary which will suit people with some previous trekking experience. There are some long days and altitude…

Colin Stump
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I hadn't been to rural Africa south of the Sahara before , so this was a very new experience for…

Barbara Matthewson
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The sheer splendour of the scenery in the Mountains, and the Churches in the towns are matched only by the…

Andrew Ritz
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