Siemein Mountain Trekking ras dashen with Ethiopia Vocano Danakil 10 Days
Day 1: Drive from Gonder to Simien Mountains National Park
In the morning after breakfast Drive from Gondar to the Siemen National Park a Unesco recorded world natural heritage site. On the way we will make a stop At Debark (2800 M) to collect The guide , cook , Scouts and permission after paying the necessary fees to the park office . Here We will collect All the necessary Items for the next days of our Trekking. Then We will continue our drive in to the Park.The simein mountain is found above 3000 M sea level and in many cases trekker’s need to be Acclimatized to the high altitude of the area on the first day. On this day you will do a small trekking of 2 hrs to Sankaber Campsite (3200 M). It has a stunning view over the valley, mountain range, and see the endemic gelada baboon troops. Arrive in Sankaber.
Driving time 2:30 Hrs
Difficulty: moderate
Trekking time: 2 -3 hours.
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek ↑400m, ↓250m
Overnight: Sankaber campsite
Day 2: Trek Sankaber – Geech
In the morning after breakfast you will starts the trek with a gentle stroll through the Erica heather that hangs on white lichen and mosses, it resembles with a white beard of an old man. From Sankaber (3200 M) you will Trek to Gich (3600m) After 2-3 hours of trek you will reach the seasonal Jinbar water fall or Nigus Aysmush View point, although it is little or no water in the dry season it is a very Impressive 500 Meter deep fall. Usually the rare and graceful lammergeyer will be spotted, while soaring in search of food. We take a break at the river and have a picnic lunch before we start passing through a wounderful views of simen mountains range and ascend gradually on an undulating trail for 2-3 hours to reach the village of Geech where we will camp for overnight.
Trekking time 5 to 6 hours.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑1.000m, ↓800m)
Overnight: Geech campsite
Day 3: Trek from Geech to Chennek
Early morning After Break Fast leave Gich camp sit to chenek. The trek will take from 7- 8 hrs. passing through One of the most scenic and spectacular trails in the National park. This route takes you to Imet Gogo View Point (3,926 m ) where you will be rewarded with 360 degree spectacular Views in to the lowlands , valleys, canyon, and the mountains range.
From Imet Gogo you will trek Chenek viewing the canyon, ridges and valleys and stop at the next view point at Innateye (4,070 m) before continue trekking to chenek (3,600m). Chennek, is the best place to see the Indemic Walia Ibex and the rare Ethiopian Wolf.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑900m, ↓900m)
Trekking time 4-5 h, 12 km
Overnight: Chennek campsite
Day 4: Trek Chenneck – Ambiko
In the early morning we start trakking from Chennek to Buwhait Pass, where we may encounter the endemic Walia Ibexes (capra ibex) again, the treeking has a climbing of about 600m and a steep Hike to reach Bwahit Rass (about 4,430m) . It allows you to have a great view of the Ras Dashen mountain (4543m), the highest peak in Ethiopia. We will trek down into Meseha river and Valley then climb up again to Ambiko. This trek has a total ascent of 945m, and a total descent of 1,400m. The highest point of the day is 4,200m and the lowest is 2,800m.
Trekking time 7-8 hours 22 Km
Difficulty: medium/difficult,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑945m, ↓1.400m
Overnight: Ambiko campsite
Day 5: Trek Ambiko – Ras Dashen – Ambiko
Today is the best day we will be at the highest peak in Ethiopia, Ras Dashen Mountain (4543 M). some times called the roof of Africa. We eat breakfast befor sun rise and start trekking through the valley. When we reach the mountain it will become steeper and steeper. Climbing is hard and become challenging to reach the Summit. Once you reach the Summit you will be rewarded with an amazing views of the whole area. Trek Back to Ambiko Camping site. The Total ascent and descent of this trek is 1,300m.
Trekking time: 10 hrs., 22 km
Difficulty: difficult
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑1.300m, ↓1300m)
Overnight: Ambiko campsite
Day 6: Trek Ambiko (3200 m) to Chennek (3600 m)
Today is our last trek in the simein national park but not the last night we need to reach back to chenek campsite for overnight. It will be about an 8 hrs. Trekking ahead of us. We go down in to Mesha valley and cross the Meseha River (2,750m) before climbing again to Buwahit Pass (4430 M) . We cross through the Chiroloba Village. From The village to Chennek camp site it take us bout 1 hr. trekking.
Trekking time 7-8 hours 22 Km
Difficulty: medium/difficult,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑1400m, ↓945m
Overnight: Ambiko campsite
Day 7: Chennek- Gondar- Addis Abeba
In the morning After a good breakfast and rest, we start driving from Chenek to Gonder With a scenic view through the Siemien mountain National Park, via Debark town before continuing on to reach Gondar.
Driving time 5 hrs.
Overnight Gondar or fly back to Addis Ababa
Day 8 Fly Addis Ababa – Mekele- Danakil Depression
Early in the morning take a flight to Mekele. Meet our driver outside the Mekele airport terminal. You will join a group that will go on a journey into the Danakil Depression.
We drive from Mekelle to Dodom, Enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive at Dodom Base Camp. Before night trek for 30 minutes to the Ertale volcano. The Erta Ale volcano is a permanent volcanic lava. Enjoy the amazing eruption and lava flow. return to base camp.
Overnight camping at the Volcano
Day 9 ErtaAle-Hamadela
Wake up early, and walk to the volcano to view it at sunrise. Come back to Dodom and drive to HamadEla for 100km, you may see a camel caravan and salt mine and you will have a beautiful sunset at Assale Lake.
Overnight camping in HamadEla.
Day 10 HamadEla- Dallol- Mekelle
In the morning departure for Dallol, the lowest point in Africa at 225 meters below sea level. visit the colorful landscape that looks like Mars or the Moon. Walking along the bizarre land formations makes you feel like you are on another planet.
drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis Ababa
Overnight at Addis Ababa hotel
End of Tour