Trekking and Walking Ethiopia (15 Days)

Information About the package
Tour Duration: 10 - 21 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 20 people
Destination(s): Semien Mountain,Menagesha Suba
Activities Hiking & Trekking   Sightseeing  
Season: September - April
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 500 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3200 US Dollar (USD)

Day 1: Arrive Addis Ababa

On arrival from international flight our representative will be waiting     in Addis Ababa Airport for the transfer to hotel Depending on arrival time sightseeing of the capital Addis. Overnight Hotel

DAY 2: Addis-Gondar
Drive to the 17th century castles, which were constructed in 1632 with in the reign of Fasilades,also view the church of Debre Brhane Selassie church and Qusquam and also the Felsha village.Overnight hotel

DAY 3: Gondar-Sankber
Drive to Snakaber the head quarters of The Semien Mountain National Park, a UNESCOs World Heritages site since the late 1960s, in order to select the game scout and to arrange horses. Proceed to Sankaber camp sight situated amongst the most dramatic scenery in Africa.Overnight Camping

DAY 4: Trek Getch
Walk to Jimbar falls, start trekking to Geech camp, which is   situated, some 5 hours trek away. Taking you to cultivated areas and into the Semien escarpment is a spectacular habitat for wildlife. Here you may see a group of endemic Gelado Baboon (the bleeding heart baboon), and others such as the Walya, Ibex and Semien Wolf, (the rarest wolf in the world). You will see also different bird species such as Bearded Vultures, Tawny Eagles, Augur Buzzards and endemic species such as, thick billed Ravens, Black headed Siskinos and Abyssinian catbirds are common throughout this area. Over night camping.

DAY 5:  Trek Chenek
Trek to Chenek descending to the village of Amba Ras before zigzagging uphill towards Argin village and Chenek camp. Chenek is undoubtedly the most spectacular point in the Simien Mountain with the stunning views in all direction It is also an excellent place to spot wildlife including the hayrack and perhaps the elusive Simien Fox. Overnight camping

DAY 6: Trek Ambikawa
Early morning trek to Ambikwa enjoying the view of the vast valley of the Mesheha. Overnight camping.

DAY 7: Trek Ras Dashen
Early in the morning trek to Ras Dashen (4620m) and return to Ambikwa. Overnight camping.

DAY 8: Trek Chenek
Trek back to Chenek en-route climb up a valley to Ras Bawit (4430m), a wonderful viewpoint where you can look out across the vast valley of the Mesheha River. From this viewpoint you can also see Ras Dashen (4620m). Overnight camping
DAY 9: Trek back to Sankber
Trek back to Sankaber where you would be met by the car that will take you back to Gondar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Drive to Addis Ababa
Arrive late afternoon. In the evening. Cultural Music evening at a good Cultural restaurant to witness different types of Ethiopian dancing. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Addis Ababa to Menegesha Suba Forest.
Visit the 8 Shape volcano crater of Dindi Lake for morning walk. Visit 15th century forest. One of the earliest examples of conservation in Africa. Walking and camping overnight. Camp fire. Different types of wildlife are possible including antelope, Ethiopia leopard and hyenas. Overnight camping.

Day 12: Addis Ababa
Relax and recreation at the Hilton Hotel. In the evening dinner at the Finefine Restaurant or choice of European Restaurant instead.
Transfer to Airport

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Please note this tour is subject to change on prices due to price rises in Ethiopia.

Services included in this package 

English or a required speaking guide all the way thruogh 
All enterance fees as per itinerary 
Transfer mentioned in the program in private transport
All day meals
Ground transportation

Services which are not included