Simien Mountain trekking with omo valley 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 Imet Gogo – Gonder
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 to Ayna meda where our car will wait us for pick Up . Drive back to Gander With a scenic view through the Siemien mountain National Park, via Debark town before continuing on to reach Gondar.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑900m, ↓900m)
Trekking time 4-5 h, 12 km
Fly Addis Ababa
Overnight in Addis Ababa Hotel
Day 4 fly Addis Ababa Jinka
Fly to Jinka the capital of Omo Valley and the only airport that serve theregion. Inka is also the home of Ari People. We will also Visit the Ari.
Over Night JInka
Day 5 Jinka Turmi
Visit Mursi Tribes famous for their lip plates drive to Turmi to visit Hamer Village . On a Market days we may visit Key Afer and Dimeka to see the local Market.
Over Night Jjnka
Day 6 Turmi – Omorate
Drive to Omorate to Visit Dasenech Tribes
We might be lucky to find a bull Jumping ceremony in the afternoon
Over Night in Turmi
Day 7 Turmi- Karo
Drive to Korcho to Visit the Karo Tribes
Over Night Turmi
Day 8 Turmi – Arbamich
Drive to Arbaminch via Konso Village . UNESCO world heritage site.
Over Night Arbaminch
Day 9 Arbaminch – Dorze – Hawasa
In the morning drive to Dorze a traditional village wher the tribes make a living by weaving and subsistence agriculture
Drive Back to Hawasa , a tourist resort in Ethiopia where locals come to enjoy the beautiful lake and the pleasant atmosphere. Walk to the lake shores viewing Pelicans, marabou, and other water birds
Overnight Hawsa in Keraud Hotel
Day 10 Hawasa – Addis Ababa
In the morning walk to The fish Market where locals brought freshly catch fishes, cook and eat at the lake shore. Next is the Public park where we have a chance to see colobus monkey and feeding Monkeys.
We also tak a boat trip to see hippos. Drive back to to Addis Ababa.
Overnight in Hotel in Addis Ababa or Fly Home
End of Tour