Trekking in the Simien Mountains
The Simien Mountains feature the most spectacular mountain landscapes in Africa: large volcanic plugs formed 40 million years ago, eroded through the seasons, made up of fantastic rocks, pinnacles and flat mountains and peaks described by a writer like “the chess pieces of the Gods”. The Simien Mountains dominate the rugged gorges, river valleys and plains that extend into Eritrea. There are many peaks over 4000 meters above sea level and higher such as Ras Dashen (4620m), Buyit Ras (3250m), Bwahit (4430m).
This park is a haven of peace for many endemic species of fauna and flora such as the gelada baboon, the Walia Ibex and many species of birds. The park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1974.
Your 7-day hiking/trekking will take you through landscapes covered by deep gorges, jagged corks and the striking rock towers of the Semien Mountains. You will go from Debrak to Sankaber, Chenek, Immet Gogo, Geech, Ambiquo Ras Dashen with days of 5 to 8 hours of walking.
Accompanied by a site specialist, complete infrastructure for your campsite in the best conditions, you must be used to walking at altitude.
The main points
- Spectacular landscapes
- Sauveave Nature and Discovery of Geladas and Ibex endemic to Ethiopia
- Visit to Gondar and its castles
On arrival in Addis Ababa, transfer and meet your guide then settle into your hotel.
The visit to Addis Ababa will begin with the National Museum and its various archaeological discoveries (including the replicas of Lucy's skeleton). You will be able to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ethiopia.
After lunch, you will continue with a visit to the Trinity Cathedral.
Night at the hotel.
In the morning, flight to Gondar, the ancient capital of Ethiopia. Gondar has become one of the largest and most impressive cities in
Ethiopia, with its fortified royal enclosure. This enclosure is in the center of Gondar and contains several castles. You will visit these
castles and churches, and immerse yourself in the history of this ancient capital. You will visit the castles of Emperor Fassiladas, his swimming pool, the palace of Empress Minitab, the banquet hall of Emperor Bakaffa.
Then you will continue with one of the most beautiful churches in Ethiopia, the superb church of Debre Birhan dating from the 17th century (Light of the Trinity) with its impressive wall paintings and its ceiling painted with cherubs.
Overnight Haile Resort or similar
Early departure for the Simien mountains. Stop at Debark to finalize the organization of your trek with the Park headquarters
National. You will meet your specialist guide.
You continue to Sankaber, the first camp of your trek. You will experience your first impressions of the beauty of this mountainous region, these extraordinary landscapes, while enjoying the Gelada baboons endemic to Ethiopia.
Night in Camping
This price includes
- 2 Domestic flights Addis Ababa / Gondar and Gondar / Addis Ababa
- Accommodation in double room***/**** hotels and campsites
- Full board
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- 4 x 4 vehicle or minibus, driver and fuel
- All entrances to the sites and into the park
- All camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Cook and cooking assistant for trekking in Simien
- Mules and muleteers for trekking in Simien
- French speaking local guide for the entire duration of the trip
- Specialized local guide for the Gondar site
- Experienced local guide for trekking in Simien
- All hotel/airport transfers
- All government taxes
This price does not include
- International flight (optional)
- Visa
- Laundry service
- Alcoholic drinks
- Fees for videos and photos
- Tips
Single room supplement: 50.00 euros per person
- 10 days / 9 nights
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October 5 and 26, 2024
November 2 and 23, 2024
December 7 and 28, 2024
- hotel and campsite
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With our presence in France and Ethiopia, our advantage is to control your trip without delegating it to another service provider.
Our circuits in relation
Ethiopian churches and incursion into Simien
Starting from
2.590,00 €