Tours & Activities in Gonder

This extensive trek explores in depth one of Africans largest mountain ranges, studded with at least a dozen peaks over the 4,000m mark. These include Ras Dejen the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest peak in Africa. The area was designated a national park in 1966, and the entire range a UNESCO world heritage site in 1978. Trek through the Simien Mountains, following an extensive network of trails. The quality of these trails, along with the fantastic scenery, unique flora, diverse wildlife and rich bird life make this a rewarding and challenging trek. It is a paradise for natural history enthusiasts as well as for trekkers.

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

This seven day hike, is tailored towards serious hikers, and will take you across a large part of the Simien Mountains National Park. The starting and finishing point for the tour will be Gondar. The trek includes two half days of trekking and five full days. The elevation of the trek will rise and fall between 2000 – 4000 meters above sea level. Expect to see a variety of wildlife including Gelada monkey, Walia Ibex and a variety of bird life. If you’re lucky you may also see the simien fox as well as leopards.

This program offers tough but immensely rewarding trekking along the ridge that falls sheer to the plains far below. It’s not just the scenery (and altitude) that will leave you speechless, but also the excitement of sitting among a group of gelada monkeys, or watching magnificent walia ibex joust on rock ledges.

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Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most popular destinations. Sitting just north of Gondar, it’s easily accessible along the northern circuit of Ethiopia. Comprising 220 square kilometres of peaks, plateaus, vistas and valleys, the park offers stunning viewpoints and some of the best trekking routes in Africa. The two lodges in the area, Simien Lodge and Limalimo Lodge, offer great alternatives to the typical camping and trekking setup, meaning whatever your budget, fitness levels, or accommodation preferences, you can visit the Simien Mountains and enjoy all the beauty the park has to offer.

Gondar, the center of Ethiopian art and culture, is famous in its many medieval castles and the design and decoration of its churches. This land of castles and churches was founded by Emperor Fasilidas in 1630s and served as the royal capital of Ethiopian Emperors for about 250 years. The foundation of this imperial capital witnessed a period of optimism and renaissance of the golden days of Aksum and Lalibela. Architecture, literature, education, music, painting and commerce that had been perished after the fall of ancient Aksum, rose to prominence. You will see the most attractive painting churches and the most impressive royal enclose of fasil castle and swimming pool f(asildes bath) and the old town of gondar city with rich in culture and history in Ethiopia.

An unforgettable trek through the remote splendor of the magnificent Simien region. Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, thiamine Mountains National Park is one of the major highlands of Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashed, which at 4533m is the highest peak in Ethiopia. The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with wildlife totally unique to the region, including the scarlet-chested Gelada Baboon, the Alia Ibex and the Simien Fox. The mountains are also home to diverse plant-life and over fifty species of bird.

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

This is a full day city tour in Gondar. Gondar is located in the Amhara regional state, northern Ethiopia. Gondar is situated at 12.60 latitude and 37.47 longitude at an elevation of 2201 meters above sea level. Gondar is also known as the “Camelot” of Africa, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Semien Mountains National Park. Gondar was the 17th and 18th century capital city of Ethiopia, which was founded by Emperors Fasiladas (1632 – 1667). It was home to a number of emperors & warlords, curtsies and kings who built several castles and palaces in the area.

Bahir Dar - Situated on the outskirts of the famous Lake Tana, 600km north of Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar is the third largest and arguably the most beautiful city in Ethiopia. As the capital of the regional state of Amhara, the city is home to historic monasteries, charming lodges, exotic fish markets, beautiful lakes, and of course the famous Blue Nile Falls. Gonder- Known for its remarkable collection of crumbling castles, fortifications, and 17th-century churches. Gonder is often referred to as the “Camelot of Africa”. This small city in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia was the home to many emperors who ruled the country from the 12th century to the last decade of the 20th century. Simien Mountain - Jaw-dropping plateaus, ridges, gorges, and gullies characterize this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With some of the world's best trekking routes, endemic wildlife and luxurious lodges perched in hills, the Simien Mountains are Ethiopia's most popular destination, and for good reason.

Our guides and cooks are very professionals and experienced. We are very flexible and we have other optional trekking routes via the local villages. We give great emphasis for sanitation so that ,our customers will no have any worry about food poison.

Simien Mountain and Danakil are two different landscapes, simien mountains are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles. Where as danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

This extensive trek explores in depth one of Africans largest mountain ranges, studded with at least a dozen peaks over the 4,000m mark. These include Ras Dejen the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest peak in Africa. The area was designated a national park in 1966, and the entire range a UNESCO world heritage site in 1978.

The chasmic valleys and towering peaks of Simien Mountains National Park are a beacon of wildlife conservation, sheltering rare species such as the Walia ibex and Simien fox. Though UNESCO-listed in 1978, the park remains off the beaten track, providing active sightseers an authentic glimpse of Ethiopia’s natural heritage.

DAY 1: GONDAR - DEBARK - SANKABER Your first Ethiopian Trekking adventure begins today! You will drive to DEBARK (3000m, 2 hours, entrance of Simien National Park), where the formalities and permits for visiting the famous SIMIEN MOUNTAINS will be gathered. You will also meet your personal cook and the mandatory scouts. It follows a drive on a rough road to Sankaber (3200m, 1 hour), where you do the first short hike (2 -3 hours). The first impressive views over the dramatic mountains range will amaze you. DAY 2: SANKABER - GEECH At Sankaber we will pack up our gear and meet our mule men before commencing the trek. You hike to Geech in 5 - 6 hours (3600m, 13 km), will see lots of Gelada Baboons, Klippspringer and bush buck on the way, we will traverse along the escarpment before dropping down to get impressive views. On that day you will also pass Genbar Falls. DAY 3: GEECH – CHENEK- GONDAR From here you trek back to Chenek and after a lunch you drive to Gondar.

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Our guides and cooks are very professionals and experienced. We are very flexible and we have other optional trekking routes via the local villages. We give great emphasis for sanitation so that ,our customers will no have any worry about food poison.

The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia offer superb highland trekking, with far reaching views, rare wildlife and an incredible local culture. This 10 day trek initially follows the main route from Sankaber to Chenek that most shorter treks take. This section follows a dramatic highland ridge and offers some of the best views in the region. After reaching Chenek it is a tough 2 day trek to the summit of Ras Dashen (Ethiopia's highest mountain at 4550m). Very few visitors to the park then continue onto the lowlands, but this final section of the trail is a real treat, very much off the beaten path with some wonderful swimming spots and fantastic birfdlife. All treks and tailor-made itineraries are organised on demand for groups of two or more people.

The entire Simien range is characterized by exceptional scenery. As you advance further into the park, the altitude increases and the viewpoints become increasingly spectacular. The first major viewpoint you’ll encounter is Imet Gogo, sitting at 3,926m between the Gich and Chennek campsites. As you continue your journey, you’ll find Mount Bwahit at 4,430m, and for the adventurous, Ras Dashen towers just east of Mount Bwahit at a staggering 4,550m, making it Ethiopia’s highest peak and the tenth highest peak in Africa.

This tailor-made Ethiopia holiday is a fascinating insight into this friendly and unique country. You’ll learn about its history, culture and religious life, see its dramatic architecture left behind by ancient civilizations, and explore its diverse landscapes.

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Ethiopia boasts a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage sites, some of the best trekking in the world, stunning landscapes, and some of the most fascinating and colorful tribal groups in Africa. This two-week itinerary includes much of the best: A highlight for many visitors to Ethiopia is a multi-day trek in the Simien Mountains, walking along a high altitude plateau amongst troops of Gelada Baboon and the rare Wallia Ibex with incredible views of an endless mountain-scape. On either side of the trek, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Northern towns of Gondar and Lalibela which form the mainstays of the famous Northern Historical Circuit, boasting the remains of Fasilades’s Castle (once the Camelot of Africa) and the incredible rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Making use of Ethiopian Airlines twice weekly flights south to Arba Minch; you’ll also get a taster of the diverse and fascinating tribes of the Omo Valley and the dense crocodile populations on Lake Chamo

Spending one day in the Simien Mountains allows you to witness amazing views of the landscape, and potentially the opportunity to view the endemic Geleada Baboons or the "bleeding heart baboon". 

Start and end in Gondar! With the hiking & trekking tour The Simien Mountains Trek, you have a 4 day tour package taking you through Gondar, Ethiopia. The Simien Mountains Trek includes 4WD transportation to and from Gondar, cook & cooking materials, mule(s) & mule handler, sleeping bags & mattresses all park entrance fees plenty of food & bottled mineral water and more. Additional information Semien Mountains National Park (SMNP) is dubbed as the "Roof of Africa," Ethiopia has the highest elevated portion of landmass on the continent. The SMNP is part of this landmass, it was declared as a World Heritage site by UNESO in 1978.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Rasdejen, Ethiopia's highest peak (4543m absl), on our 6-day tour. Our tour takes you through the stunning Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you'll be immersed in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Expert Guides: Our experienced guides are passionate about the mountains and will ensure your safety and enjoyment throughout the journey. Spectacular Scenery: Immerse yourself in breathtaking views of lush green valleys, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque landscapes that will leave you spellbound. Unique Wildlife: Encounter rare and endangered species like the Ethiopian wolf and the walia ibex, adding a touch of excitement to your adventure Cultural Immersion: Interact with local communities and learn about their traditions, customs & life. Don't miss out on this extraordinary adventure to Mt. Rasdejen! Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime. #AdventureAwaits #Nature #Wildlife

The history of the city of Gondar dates back to the 16th century. It was once the capital of Ethiopia and the residence of Emperor Fasilid and his descendants. Do you know how many castles, churches and bridges were built during the rule of the Fasilides dynasty? The city's main imperial area, known as the Royal Enclosure, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What is the story of these royal palaces and emperors? What makes the Emperor Fasilid's Palace so special? We will visit the most beautiful church in Ethiopia, Debre Berhan Sellassie. The interior of the church is adorned with impressive murals, cherubs and paintings. What makes this church so valuable? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about the city of Gondar.

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