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Gondar and Simien Mountain

Located north of Lake Tana on the Lesser Angereb River and southwest of the Simien Mountains, Gondar was founded by Emperor Fasiladas in 1635. The town is famous for its many medieval castles and churches.

The Simien Mountains, which include Ras Deshen (Ethiopia's highest mountain), are located in the north-western corner of the country. Now a world heritage site, the Simiens boast some of Africa's most stunningly beautiful mountain scenery.

Price varies by group size

Details

Schedule

Every day

Group

Minimum of Eight persons

Availability

Available throughout the year

Itinerary

Day One: Sankaber

sankaber camping

Gondar

Catch the morning flight to Gondar. In Gondar your local guide and driver welcomes you at the airport. After a briefing about your short tour is given by your guide, then buckle up for a stunning 100kms (3 hours) drive to the small town of Debarq, the park’S head quarter where we collect our receipts to the park and a local guide.

After lunch we will drive 36 kms (1-1:30 hours) to chilkuanit. Here you will get dropped to start your thrilling 2 hours Simein trek to Sanakaber camp. At 3200 masl this trek helps you a great deal to acclimatize. Simien Mountain is one of Ethiopian awe inspiring tourist destinations. Now you will witness this while hiking close to the edge of the escarpment enjoying the view of this stupendous mountain range.

Day Two: Chenneck

Chenneck camping

Rise with the sun to use your time efficiently. After breakfast you will hike 1:30 hrs to the scenic jinbar waterfall. Next your vehicle will pick you up for a 30 minutes drive to Aynameda. Then you will trek to chenneck for 3:30-4 hours. At 4250 masl this is the highest point that your hike touches. You will have your picnic lunch in a scenic spot and continue hiking to the camp.

The beautiful viewpoint of chenneck is every photographer’s dream. You can come across the endemic Walia ibex and other mammals like klipspringers as well as birds.

Day Three: Gondar- Fly to Addis

Gondar

After breakfast, have a short hike to Buahit to see Walia. Then drive 3 hours back to Gondar arriving in time for a quick lunch. Afternoon you will visit highlights of the city including the famous 17th century castle compound, Fasil bath and Debre Birhan sillassie church.

Late afternoon you will catch your flight back to Addis where your trip will come to an end.

Summary

Lodging

sankaber and Chenneck camping site

Room

Based on tent

Activities

Trekking, hiking and site seeing

Food

Full board

Guide

Local guides

Transport

Based on 4X4

Package Includes

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner according to list.

Round trip domestic flight Addis- Gondar- Addis based on the discounted fare that is offered to locals and for those who use Ethiopian airlines for international flights.

Entrance fees.

Ground transport based on 4X4.

Camping gear.

Cook and his assistant.

Mules and Muleteers.

Camp fire.

Cooking utensils.

Tents erecting and dismantling fee.

Camping ground.

Scouts.

Local guides.

Scout.

Government tax.

Package Excludes

International flights.

Any arrangement in Addis.

Tips.

Alcoholic drinks.

Any cost of a personal nature like laundry and anything that is not included in the included section.

Pricing

From $595.00

For International Tourists

From ETB 26950