Day trek to Simien Mountains provided by Simien Tour and Travel
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The chasmic valleys and towering peaks of Simien Mountains National Park are a beacon of wildlife conservation, sheltering rare species such as the Walia ibex and Simien fox. Though UNESCO-listed in 1978, the park remains off the beaten track, providing active sightseers an authentic glimpse of Ethiopia’s natural heritage.
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- 1Simien Mountains National ParkStop: 6 hours - Admission includedWe will meet you in the morning at Gondar Airport or your hotel in Gondar. Drive from Gondar to Debark, which is the headquarter town for the national park. We will stop here to get a permission to enter to the park and meet the scout. We will have tea and coffee break and visit the local market if we have time. The local market is open every day, and every Wednesday and Saturday is the big market day. From Debark town, we will drive to the park gate, which is about 16km from the town. Then, we are heading about 10km to Sankaber camp, which is the first camping site in the national park. From Sankaber camp, we will trek for about 3 hours. You will trek along the edge with stunning views over the foothills 800m below. The trail passes most vegetated area in the park through a low bush of Giant Heather, Abyssinian Rose, Oliveria, and Globe Thistle. You will most certainly encounter troops of the endemic gelada baboons and see them up-close. You may also see Klipspringer, bushbuck, rock hyrax in the steep rocky and wooded slopes. Leopards live around here and you may have a chance to spot a leopard. The highlight of the trek is Jinba waterfalls, an incredible 500m sheer drop, the longest fall in Ethiopia. From the viewpoint opposite, you will see the different voltures such as Griffen Volture, Hooded Volture, Whitebacked Volture, Lappet-faced vulture and Lammergeyer along the cliff. Lammergeyer is one of the biggest bird prey in the world and feeds bone marrow. This area is the best place for lammergeyer to break the bone. This area is also good to see different small birds such as one of the Ethiopian endemic bird- Abyssinian Catbird. After the sightseeing, we get back to the main road (the place called Kavamesk) where the car stops to drive us to Gondar or Axum.Read more
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Important Information
Duration
6–8 hours
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Guide
- Scout fee
- Entry/Admission - Simien Mountains National Park
Exclusions
- Services which are not listed on the inclusion
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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H1501HBleej
00Excellent Tour
They have great guides, They know all about the flora and fauna of the simiens, are friendly, and professional. We…
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389chungl
00unblievable and unique
they arranged our 2 days hike in the Simiens mountains and a day trip to Bahar Dar. Everything was carefully planne…
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niyola887
00Memorable Experience
My wife & I spent full day sightseeing around Lalibela with team.Lalibela was great. I did not expect to be so impr…
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2112sonia
00Fascinating trip
We did two days trekking in Simien mountain. Amazing people and beautiful culture. It was challenging and magnifice…
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1177simona
00Amazing place
I went on 2 days trek in the Simien mountains with team.Amazing place,plants,scenery,animals and beautiful cultures…
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012laura
00stunning view
I did two days trek in the simien,The trip with Simien tour and travel was awesome.It was well organised,the food w…
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850yungs
00unique nature
The trip had everything, awesome landscape every animal you would wish to see in the semen mountain, including an E…
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1221maria
00Great Trip
I took a part with other travelers a 3 days trekking to the Simien mountains.There were respectful and very kind t…
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Key Details
- Duration: 6–8 hours
- Mobile Ticket Accepted
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