Ethiopia Simien Mountains and Beyond

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  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16299
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Ends Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Trek the spectacular Simien Mountain escarpments
  • Spot unique wildlife such as the Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboon
  • Soak up the views from the summit of Ras Dashen (4533m)
  • Discover the medieval castles in the Royal Enclosure in Gondar
  • Marvel at the monolithic rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
  • Cruise to the island monastery Ura Kidane Mehret on Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls
  • Explore the capital, Addis Ababa
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The Ethiopia Simien Mountains and Beyond tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopia Simien Mountains and Beyond is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 15 days taking you through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and other destinations in Ethiopia.

Combined with the rich culture and history of Ethiopia, trekking in the Simien Mountains will take your breath away with its stunning scenery and dramatic escarpments. Ethiopia has a fascinating history and is home to many unknown treasures and dramatic landscapes. The Simien Mountains of Ethiopia offer superb wilderness trekking with stunning scenery, enormous cliffs and escarpments and the chance to spot unique wildlife such as the Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboon. On our specially designed itinerary we steadily ascend the escarpment trails to the upper flanks of the Simien Mountains. Establishing our campsites on the volcanic plateau our sense of isolation is complete. The thin cool air is punctuated with the calls of rare wildlife, while below the forested gorges merge with the undulating farming lands that stretch across the vast catchment of the Blue Nile. We combine this exceptional trek with a journey across a land dotted with rock-hewn churches, medieval castles and ancient obelisks reflecting a culture dating back more than 3000 years.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join Addis Ababa (2400m)
  • Day 2 : In Addis Ababa, city tour
  • Day 3 : Fly to Lalibela in the morning, afternoon visit monolithic churches
  • Day 4 : Drive to Bahir Dar (approx. 6-7 hours drive)
  • Day 5 : Visit Lake Tana monastery and Blue Nile Falls
  • Day 6 : Drive to Gondar (2120m)
  • Day 7 : Drive to Debark, commence trek to Sankabar camp (3200m)
  • Day 8 : Trek to Geech camp (3640m, approx. 6-8 hr, 13 km; ascent 928m/descent 429m)
  • Day 9 : Optional summit of Imet Gogo (3926m, approx. 5-7 hr, 10 km)
  • Day 10 : To Chenek (3620m, approx. 6-7 hr, 14.5 km; ascent 849m/descent 824m)
  • Day 11 : To Ambiko (3170m, approx. 8-10 hr, 20 km; ascent 969m/descent 1466m)
  • Day 12 : Summit Ras Dashen (4533m, 10-12 hr, 26 km, ascent 1355m/descent 1355m)
  • Day 13 : To Sona (3400m, approx 8-10 hr, 23 km; ascent 1136m/descent 1158m)
  • Day 14 : Complete trek (approx 2-3 hr, 10km; ascent 200m), drive to Gondar
  • Day 15 : Fly to Addis Ababa where trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 1 night in 3 star hotel in Addis and 6 nights in best available hotels elsewhere on a twinshare basis
Meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
Transport
  • Private road transport
Guide
  • Local guides for each section
  • Western escort to assist local guides
Others
  • 7 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
  • Group camping equipment including tent, mattress and pillow (sleeping bag not included)
  • Cook, camp assistants, mules and muleteers on trek
  • Boat trip on Lake Tana
  • Site entrance and national park fees
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights
  • Arrival and departure transfers in Addis Ababa on Days 1 & 15.
  • NOTE - The Addis Ababa group hotel (Jupiter Hotel) offers a free airport to hotel shuttle service upon arrival or departure. This shuttle must be pre-booked prior to your arrival or departure – please refer to your reservations consultant for more details.
  • Internal flights - Addis Ababa to Lalibela, Gondar to Addis Ababa.
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks (drinking water provided during trek only)
  • Kit bag and sleeping bag
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Travel Insurance
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Feb 18 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
If you after a trip that has a lot of diversity, then this is the trip for you. In the Simien Mountains we watched the Geladas playing, eating grass and jumping into the Giant Lobelias in anger to protect their harem from other... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 14 2020
4 - Very Good
Very Good
I had wanted to visit the Simien mountains for a long time and would highly recommend this trip. There is a good balance between cultural activities (in Addis Ababa, Axum and Lalibella) and trekking. Do not under-estimate the... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 06 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Ethiopia is truly unique, and I use that word sparingly - a multi-layered mix of achingly beautiful landscapes and ancient churches hewn from the rock, reminiscent of Biblical times. The culture, dance, music is different from... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 22 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This was a challenging and rewarding trek. The grandeur and beauty of the landscape is almost overwhelming at times. We were lucky to sight not only numerous Gelada baboons but also a family of Walia Ibex and a lone Abyssinian... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ethiopia Simien Mountains and Beyond tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ethiopia Simien Mountains and Beyond tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Ethiopia Simien Mountains and Beyond tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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