Sample Itineraries For Trekking Tour In Ethiopia

Trekking In The Semien Mountains - Semien Mountains National Park

The Simien range lies north of Gonder. It is one of Africa’s largest mountain ranges many of its peak rise above 4000m and mount Ras Dejen (4543m) is the highest point in Ethiopia and the fourth largest peak in Africa. The western side of the range designated as the semen mountain national park. It is UNESCO world heritage and the habitat of big endemic mammals like Walya Ibex, Gelada baboon and the rare Simien fox. And different bird species, including Lammergeyer. Of the flora many of which are indigenous, the Giant Lobelia, Haygenia Abysinica, Abyssinian Wild Rose and many more. The semen mountain is not only as nature but it is also as cultural encounter. It is among the few places in the world that you find people living on such high altitudes.

It is the total sum of these semen mountains ranges has given Ethiopia the name: THE ROOF OF AFRICA!

On our trek, in the Semien Mountains, we immerse ourselves in the spectacular scenery of rocky plateaus, spires, mesas and deep gorges. By contrast, friendly Amhara farmers inhabit villages connected by rough tracks and terraced fields. Mules carry our food, equipment and personal gear.

AET 035: Ethiopia: Trekking In The Semien Mountains

Transportation: Flight and on surface. Length: 11 days

To expand your experience of Ethiopia into a broader level, the Medieval Castles of Gonder and The marvelous Rock Churches of Lalibela are included in this mainly trekking trip.

The extraordinary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are one of the most fascinating architectural sites of Africa. Carved out of solid rock in the 12th century, the churches are described by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and by many as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. After visiting the mediaeval castles at Gondar, we head into the Simien Mountains for a spectacular trek.

Dates	Activities
Day 01	⇒ arrive in Addis Ababa. Hotel
Day 02	⇒ Fly from Addis Ababa to Gonder. On arrival head to debark gateway to the Semien mountain national park. Before reaching Sankaber our destination today short acclimatization trek to sankaber. Camping
Day 03	⇒ Trek sankaber to Geech (4-5 hours). Camping
Day 04	⇒Geech to Chenek (6 to 7 hrs). Camping
Day 05	⇒ Chenek to Ambiqwa (7 to 9 hrs). Camping
Day 06	⇒ Ambiqwa to Ras Dashen and retrace back to Ambiqwa (7-8 hrs). Camping
Day 07	⇒ Ambiqwa to chenek (8-9 hrs). Camping
Day 8	⇒Chenek to Gonder. In the afternoon visit the 16th c. palace compound of King Fasiledes, the bath of king Fasiledes and the 18th c. church of Debre Birhan Selassie. Hotel.
Day 9	⇒ fly to Lalibela – the remarkable 11 monolithic churches, UNESCO world heritage site even described better as the eighth wonders by many authors. Hotel
Day 10	⇒ Lalibela - the eastern churches in the morning we trek to Asheton Mountain (2 hrs) about 4ooo m and visit Asheton Mariam rock church on the top of the mountain. Hotel
Day 11	⇒ Fly back to Addis Ababa. Optional activities before departure. More over in the Evening a fare well dinner party in one of the traditional Ethiopian restaurant with music and dances from different ethnic groups. The End

AET 036 Ethiopia: Trekking in the Bale Mountains

Transportation: On surface by 4x4. Length: 9 days

Trekking In The Bale Mountains - Bale Mountains National Park

Bale Mountains in the south are also home to some unique wild life, and are ideal for trekking.

Bale Mountains National Park is the largest area of Afro-Alpine habitat in the whole of the continent. It gives the visitor opportunities for unsurpassed scenic driving and the chances to view many of Ethiopia's endemic mammals, in particular the Mountain Nyala, Menelik Bush Buck and Semien Fox, and birds, such as the Thick-billed Raven, Wattled Ibis, Blue-winged Goose, and Rouget's Rail.

The second highest peak in Ethiopia, Tullu Dimtu (4377m), is among many peaks in the trekking route.

The Bale Mountains is an ideal place for trekking that combines stunning scenery, endemic mammals and birds of Ethiopia additional reward for any one set out for this trip.

Dates	Activities
Day 01	⇒ arrive in Addis Ababa. Hotel
Day 02	⇒ Drive to Bale Mountains Head Quarter, Dinsho. The scenery is extraordinary, particularly the last hour as you climb up through forests overlooking valleys. About 5km before Dinsho you come to the swampy Gaysay Grasslands, the first section of the National Park. Camping.
Day 03	⇒ In Dinsho and Gassay, swampy grassland. The day is dedicated in search of endemic mammals as same time acclimatization walk. Camping
Day 04	⇒Trek to Mararo 5-6 hrs through the lush highland vegetation to our first campsite, Mararo. Camping
Day 05	⇒ to Wasema Valley (7- 8 hrs). Camping
Day 06	⇒ to Gebre Guracha, day of ascending to Sanetti Plateau, an outstanding example of Afro-Alpine moorland. Here, you will enjoy close up views of the Simien wolf, and cross Batu Mountain, 4200m. Camping
Day 07	⇒ to Little Batu making another way back to the direction of the Head Quarter, Dinsho (6 – 7 hrs). Camping
Day 8	⇒trek back to Dinsho Head Quarter (5 – 6 hrs). Camping
Day 9	⇒ Drive back to Addis evening Departure: Drive back to Addis Ababa. Evening a fare well dinner party in one of the traditional Ethiopian restaurant with music and dances from different ethnic groups. Departure

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Sample Itineraries For Trekking Tour In Ethiopia

AET 035: Ethiopia: Trekking In The Semien Mountains

Transportation: Flight and on surface. Length: 11 days

AET 036 Ethiopia: Trekking in the Bale Mountains

Transportation: On surface by 4x4. Length: 9 days

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