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17 DAYS 10 DAY TREK 7 NIGHTS HOTEL 16 BREAKFASTS, 15 LUNCHES 9 NIGHTS CAMPING & 16 DINNERS
ethiopia simien mountains & beyond
10 day trek in the simien mountains and cultural highlights
IMAGE: Africa Campsite Ethiopia | Chris Buykx
highlights
• Trek the spectacular Simien Mountain escarpments
• Spot unique wildlife such as the
Dashen 10 | Ascend Ras Dashen (4563m) 11/13 | Trek through farming lowlands 14 | Complete trek, drive to Axum 15 | In Axum 16 | Fly to Lalibela in morning, afternoon visit churches 17 | Fly to Addis Ababa where trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 1 night in 3 star hotel in Addis and 6 nights in best available hotels elsewhere on a twinshare basis • 9 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis GUIDES: local guides for each section • western escort to assist local guides TRANSPORT: boat trip on Lake Tana • private road transport EQUIPMENT: group camping equipment including tent, mattress and pillow (sleeping bag not included) • safety equipment including portable altitude chamber and group medical kit PLUS: cook, camp assistants, mules and muleteers on trek • site entrance and national park fees
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: HOE
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Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboon
• Soak up the views from the summit of Ras Dashen (4533m)
• Discover the medieval castles in the Royal Enclosure in Gondar
• Marvel at the monolithic rock‐hewn churches of Lalibela
• Cruise to the island monastery Ura Kidane Mehret on Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls
• Explore the capital, Addis Ababa
• Visit the ancient obelisks of Axum
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Addis Ababa 2 | In Addis Ababa 3 | Fly to Bahir Dar, visit Blue Nile Falls and island monastery 4 | Drive to Gondar 5 | Commence trek in Simien Mountains National Park 6/9 | Gradually ascend escarpment to base of Ras
Simien Mts Gondar
Axum Lalibela
Addis Ababa
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