Highlands Of Ethiopia

Ethiopia has a fascinating history and is home to many unknown treasures and majestic landscapes.

The Simien Mountains of Ethiopia offer superb wilderness trekking with stunning scenery, dramatic cliffs and escarpments and the chance to spot unique wildlife such as the Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboon.

On our specially designed itinerary we steadily ascend the escarpment trails to the upper flanks of the Simien Mountains.

Establishing our campsites on the volcanic plateau our sense of isolation is complete.

The thin cool air is punctuated with the calls of rare wildlife, while below the forested gorges merge with the undulating farming lands that stretch across the vast catchment of the Blue Nile.

We combine this exceptional trek with a journey across a land dotted with rock-hewn churches, medieval castles and ancient obelisks reflecting a culture dating back over 3000 years.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Join Addis Ababa
DAY 2 Fly to Bahir Dar
DAY 3 In Bahir Dar, visit Blue Nile Falls
DAY 4 Drive to Gondar
DAY 5 Commence trek in Simien Mountains National Park
DAYS 6/9 Gradually ascend escarpment gaining panoramic views en route to the base of Ras Dashen
DAY 10 Ascend Ras Dashen (4563m)
DAYS 11/13 Continue trek through farming villages
DAY 14 Complete trek, return to Gondar
DAY 15 Fly to Addis Ababa where trip concludes

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Accommodation Details

All accommodation where specified in hotels on a twin share basis.