Trekking in the Simien Mountains National park (Long Trek)

Tour Name: Trekking in the Simien Mountains National park (Long Trek)
Tour Code: IETT 007
Transport: Flight and surface
Accommodation: Hotels & lodges

Castles of Gondar, breathtaking Simien Mountains with its rich flora and fauna with visit of villages.

Day 01:      Arrival in Addis Ababa, city tour of the capital.

Day 02:      Morning flight to Gondar and explore the 17th C capital with its Castles and monastery.

Day 03:      Scenic drive to the Simien Mountains and trek from Chilquanit to Sankaber (3-4hrs). Camping at Sankaber (3200m)

Day 04:      Trek from Sankaber to Geech through Aimetre view point and the Jimbar water falls. Camping at Geech (3600m)

Day 05:      Trek from Geech to Chenek (8-9hrs) through the best view points at Imitgogo (3926m) and Enatye (4090m). Camping at Chenek (3600m)

Day 06:      Morning trek to Buhait from where you will have a view of Mnt. Ras Dashen. Continue your trek to Ambiquo campsite through Meshah river. (9-10hrs)

Day 07:      Early morning Trek to Ras Dashen, highest peak in Ethiopia. Back to your camp site late in the afternoon. (11-12hrs)

Day 08:      Trek to Sona (8-9hrs), last campsite on the highlands with great views as the sun
sets.

Day 09:      Walk down to the Ansia River with its water running from the highlands. Relax in the river before you leave for Lamo camp (5-6hrs)

Day 10:      Trek to Derek Wenz, where you relax and swim in the natural swimming pool before you leave for Mulit camp (5-6hrs)

Day 11:      Walk to Adiarkay (2-3hrs) to meet your vehicle to drive back to Gondar.

Day 12:      Flight back to Addis and evening departure back home.