Challenge yourself with an extensive trek through the spectacular Simien Mountains National Park. Reach the summit of Ras Dashen, Ethiopia's highest peak, and hike along breathtaking escarpments. Encounter unique wildlife like the Gelada Baboon and Walia Ibex in their natural habitat.
Itinerary
| Day | Day Activities | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Addis Ababa Agent of Yama Ethiopia Tours welcomes you on your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. After refreshment, city tour of Addis Ababa. | Overnight at hotel of your choice |
| Day 02 | Gonder - Sankaber Fly to Gondar, established by king Fasiladas in 1636. Departure for Debark town, the headquarters of Semien Mountains National Park. Drive to Sankabar, enjoying the endemic Gelada Baboons and Lammergeyer giant birds. | Camping at Sankabar (3200 m) |
| Day 03 | Sankaber - Geech Camp Site Trek from Sankaber to Geech (5–6 hours). View the Jinnbar River and falls. Ascend to Geech, which is full of Giant Lobelias. | Camping at Geech Campsite (3600m) |
| Day 04 | Geech – Imetgogo Walk to the best viewpoints in the National Park: Imetgogo (360° views), Seha, and Quedadit. Retrace steps back to Geech. | Camping at Geech Campsite (3600m) |
| Day 05 | Chenek Trek to Chenek through Giant lobelia trees. Walk on the edge of Enatye escarpments (4000m). Best place to see the endemic Walia Ibex. | Camping at Chenek (3600m) |
| Day 06 | Chenek - Bwahit Ras - Ambiquo Longest trekking day (10 hours). Cross Bwahit Ras (4200m) with views over Mesheha Valley to Ras Dashen. Descend to Mesheha River and reach Ambiquo. | Camping at Ambiquo (3100m) |
| Day 07 | Ambiquo – Ras Dashen Summit – Ambiquo Summit day (11 hours). Ascend 1400m to Ras Dashen (4543m), the highest peak in Ethiopia. Return to Ambiquo. | Camping at Ambiquo |
| Day 08 | Arkwaziye Trek to Arkwaziye (3600m) on the northern reach of the Mesheha River. One of the most beautifully located campsites. | Camping at Arkwaziye |
| Day 09 | Arkwaziye - Lamo Climb down the near-vertical Devil's Staircase with a 900m descent. Reach Lamo, a beautiful location in the Simiens. | Camping at Lamo (2000m) |
| Day 10 | Mekarebia - Mulit Ridge and valley treks through spectacularly beautiful scenery to Mulit. Views illustrated on Ethiopian Airlines tickets. | Camping at Mulit |
| Day 11 | Mulit - Adi Arkay - Gonder Walk to Adi Arkay. Meet vehicles for the drive to Gondar, stopping at Debark. Proceed to Gondar for welcome showers. | Overnight at Goha Hotel |
| Day 12 | Gonder - Addis Ababa Morning transfer to Gondar airport and fly back to Addis Ababa. Farewell dinner and transfer to airport. | Departure |