12 days of trekking to see Gelada Baboon, Jinnbar River Falls, giant lobelias, Jinnbar falls, and other sites.
Trekking in the Simien Mountains for 12 Days
Description
Highlights
- 12 days of trekking to see Gelada Baboon, Jinnbar river falls, giant lobelias, Jinnbar falls and other sites.
Tour Plan
Fly to Gondar and then drive to the magnificent worth seeing Simien Mountain National Park and camp at Sankaber 3,250m today you will see a group of Gelada Baboon in a very close range
See the Jinnbar River and falls, cross the river later in the day. And then, ascend for about an hour to Geech, which is full of Giant Lobelias. The scenery is wonderful.
From Imetgogo see all the surrounding countryside and walk to Saha 3,750m and Qadadit to get other perspectives. In Qadadit see lots of Gelada baboons. Return to Geech, and late in the afternoon; walk towards the Jinnbar Falls to get a great view of the sunset.
Cross valleys before coming to Chenek, this is situated on the escarpment among plenty of Giant Lobelias and wonderful views of the lowlands. Here one may be able to see the elusive Walia Ibex.
Trek from Chenke to Ambiko 3,200m, about 6-7 hours, at the foot of Ras Dashen via the Bahwit peak (4430m) and see Walia Ibex on the cliffs. Cross the river Mesha and pitch camp not far from the small village of Ambiko.
Fly back to Addis // Departure