Best Seasons
One can visit the Simien Mountains all year round except the rainy season that is from June to mid of September.
However the best season to hike while enjoying the vegetation is from October to end of April.
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Walia Ibex |
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An Endemic Mammal
Walia Ibex is found only in the Simien Mountains and weighs 80 - 125 kg.
It dwells on steep cliffs between 2500 - 4500 m. And eats bushes, herbs, lichens, shrubs, grass, and creepers. |
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| Semen Mountains Trekking |
Ethiopia's dramatic high mountain terrain was formed in the earth's long history of violent geographical
change. The most recent volcanic upheavals took place in eastern Africa, followed by torrential rains which created
the thousand gushing waterfalls which in turn eroded away the newly formed mountain massif, creating the great gorges
and gulleys which are so typical of the region.
The mountain massif is a broad plateau, cut off on the north and west by this enormous single crag over 60 kms.
(40 miles) long and 1,000-1,500 metres (3000-5000 ft.) high. As far as the eye can see looking north from the
escarpment, the fused volcanic cores stand starkly defying the elements. Overhead stretches the vast dome of
a sky of the deepest blue, which spreads downwards as clear as sapphire to the mauve of the horizon.
The Simien Mountain massifs constitute many
summits above 4000 meters, and culminates at the highest
point Ras Dashen (4620m) which is attainable while crossing
the breathtaking scenery and panorama. Ras Dashen is also the fourth highest mountaint in Africa.
In the Simien Mountains, there are various campsites and tracks to follow. The first stop is Sankabar Camp Site
(3,239 meters). From this point, visitors can hike to Geech, where they may get their first glimpse of the
spectacular scenery that will remain in the mind forever.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Addis Ababa and welcomed by our representative. O/n hotel
Day 2 Fly to Gondar & drive to Debark. Then hike to Sankabar, the first camp site. O/n camping
Day 3 Hike to Geech. O/n camping
Day 4 Trek to Chenek, where you'll spot the Walia Ibex. O/n camping
Day 5 Trek to Buahit and proceed to Ambiquo. O/n camping
Day 6 Trek to Ras Dashen (4620m) and then trek back to Ambiquo for over night. O/n camping
Day 7 Trek to Chenek. O/n camping
Day 8 Hike to Ambarass to meet your driver to Gondar. Then fly back to Addis Ababa. O/n hotel
Day 9 Be transferred to the airport for your final departure.
Prices are From $780USD/Person
Domestic Airfare is $350USD/Person (Subject to Change)
Extension to the lowlands is possible from Day 7 for four days.
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Semen Mountains |
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Highest Peak- Ras Dashen
Altitude - 4620m asl
An ideal place to meditate oneself. The endless mountain chains are
spectacular together with the endemic mammals and plants. Walking through the edges of
the mountains give oneself an eternal life. Come and Enjoy!
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Gelada Baboon |
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Endemic to Ethiopia
You can spot the bleeding heart Gelada Baboon in many places in Ethiopia only. The simien Mountains and the Bale Mountains are their homes.
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