7 Days Semien Mountains Trekking
Experience the Best of the Simien Mountains in a Week
Simien Mountains Trekking Tour
The trip is the real highlight of the semien mountains and with in your 7 days vacation you can visit the Simien Mountain range is one of Africa’s largest and many of its peaks rise above 4000m. The highest point here (and in the whole of Ethiopia) is Mount Ras Dashen (4,620m), the fourth highest on the continent. The designation of National Park has been assigned to the western side of the range and a single dirt road runs through to Sankaber. These mountains are best enjoyed on foot with mules, which is what we will be doing.
Experiences
Highlights
- Addis Ababa city sightseeing,
- Exploring the city of Gondar and the ancient castles
- Explore the wonders of the Semein Mountains National park
- Admire the extra ordinary landscapes in the park.
Route
This 7-day tour is a fantastic introduction to the wonders of the Simien Mountains, perfect for those who want a significant trekking experience combined with cultural highlights. The adventure begins in Addis Ababa before a quick flight to Gondar to explore its famous 17th-century castles. From there, you'll drive to the "Roof of Africa" to begin a 3-day trek in the heart of the Simien Mountains National Park.
You will camp under the stars, trek along dramatic escarpments, and ascend to spectacular viewpoints like Imetgogo (3,926m), all while looking for unique wildlife such as the Gelada baboon. This condensed trekking route captures the essence of the Simien's beauty and biodiversity. The tour concludes with a drive back to Gondar and a flight to Addis Ababa for a final farewell dinner.
Itinerary
Addis Ababa
On arrival in Addis Ababa you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II, and situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes third highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. we will start our site-seeing by National museum which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia include the 3.5 million year old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid every found. Proceed visiting to the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.
I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Ethiopia, all thanks to the exceptional service provided by Absolute Ethiopia Tours especially our guide Mr.KIBRU who is well aware of the history and knows each and every corner of the country. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care in crafting a perfectly tailored travel experience.
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This was one of the most visually and culturally striking destinations we have ever visited. the programme was designed so that we can sample many attractions and really considerate of our needs. every wish we had was realized and although we travelled with two elderly people, every possible problem was thought about and solved in advance. T cannot recommend Absolute Ethiopia tours and our personal guide kibru enough. really an unforgettable journey thanks to them.
