Simien Mountain trekking with omo valley

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