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17 DAYS 10 DAY TREK 16 BREAKFASTS, 15 LUNCHES AND 16 DINNERS
7 NIGHTS HOTEL 9 NIGHTS CAMPING IMAGE: Spectacular views in the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia | Fiona Windon
ethiopia simien mountains and beyond
6 GRADE | MODERATE TO CHALLENGING 10 day trek in the simien mountains and cultural highlights
11 DAYS
10 NIGHTS HOTEL
DAY WALKS, LAKE TANA BOAT TRIP
10 BREAKFASTS, 9 LUNCHES AND 8 DINNERS
IMAGE: A view over the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia | Tina Van Pelt
highlights
• Trek the spectacular Simien Mountain escarpments
• Spot unique wildlife such as the 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
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 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
WHEN TO GO
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highlights
• Marvel at the monolithic churches of Lalibela
• Discover the medieval castles in the old capital of Gondar
• Day walk in the Simien Mountains
• Cruise to the tranquil island monasteries of Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls
• Visit the ancient obelisks of Axum • Sightseeing in Bahir Dar
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Addis Ababa 2 | In Addis Ababa 3 | Fly to Lalibela 4 | In Lalibela 5 | Fly to Axum, visit churches 6 | Drive to Debark in foothills of Simien Mountains 7 | Day walk in Simien Mountains, drive to Gondar in the
late afternoon 8 | Gondar sightseeing 9 | Drive to Bahir Dar, afternoon city tour 10 | Lake Tana boat trip and monastery, Blue Nile Falls 11 | Fly to Addis Ababa, trip concludes on arrival
inclusions
MEALS: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 2 nights in 3 star hotel in Addis and 8 nights in best available hotels elsewhere on a twinshare basis GUIDES: local guides in each location (English speaking guide throughout for 6 or more guests) TRANSPORT: airport transfer (day 1 only) • private road transport
• boat trip on Lake Tana PLUS: site entrance and national park fees
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
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bag not included) • kit bag for trek section PLUS: cook, camp assistants, mules and muleteers on trek • site entrance and national park fees
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2 GRADE | ADVENTURE TOURING unique cultural heritage and spectacular mountain scenery