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Visiting Bahir Dar, Gonder & trek to Simien Mountain 5 Days

By Essence Ethiopia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$910 per adult

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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
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Overview

  • Visit Bahir Dar
  • Visit Gonder
  • Visit Simien mountain

Activity location

    • Gondar
    • Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • J83F+732, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | Our teams will be welcoming you at Bahir dar airport and transfer to the reserved botel. at the convenient time, you will start the trip.
    • Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Visiting Bahir Dar, Gonder & trek to Simien Mountain 5 Days
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$910.14 x 1 AdultS$910.14
Total
Price is S$910.14

What's included, what's not

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    Meal Plan - (only at simien Mountain - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Daily bottled water)
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    Transport
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    Excellent condition touring Bus/ 4x4 vehicle for the whole route including airport transfers.
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    Entrance Fee
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    All entrance fees to all the sightseeing, national Park and cultural villages.
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    Guiding service
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    Local tour guide at each place / Tour Guide accompanied for the whole route.
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    Water
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    Daily Bottled Water for the whole route.
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    Any Flight Tickets
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    Meals (Except Simien Mountain)
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    Items
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    Items of Personal Nature like travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, laundry service, souvenir, photo and video camera fee if any applies.
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    Tips
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    Gratitude for porters, guides, driver and other service providers during the trip.
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    Others
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    Anything not mentioned in the tour programme is not included.

What you can expect

Day 1- Arrival Addis Ababa and meet the our representative. Then transfer your hotel. Depending on your arrival time make sightseeing in Addis Ababa.
Day 2 - Fly to Bahir Dar
In bahir dar on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile. The afternoon is spent visiting isolated monasteries by boat. There is good birding in the lush forest surrounding much of the lake. Then drive to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. Along the walk to the falls, birding is excellent.
Day 3 - in the morning after breakfast Drive to Gonder 3 hrs and In the afternoon a city tour of Gondar including a visit to the Royal Compound, where enchanting 17th century castles stand. Also, visit DebreBerhan Selassie Church meaning Trinity at the Mount of Light.
Day 4 - Day 1 Drive (3 hrs) drive Gondar to Sankaber (3250 m). Hike Sankaber to Gich (3600 m).

We drive from Gondar to Sankaber with a brief stop at the Simien Mountains National Park headquarters to arrange the permit. Today's trek covers a distance of approximately 12 km and takes around 5-6 hours. We will meet the friendly gelada baboons, foraging in big groups. A stunning viewpoint at the Jinbar Falls is reached after clambering a few rocks. This waterfall plunges several hundred metre down the escarpment in the abyss. At the end of the day we pass through the welcoming village of Gich where the local people are happy to prepare a well-deserved coffee.
Overnight Camping at Simien Mountain
Day 5 - Hike Gich to Ambaras (3620 m). Drive (3.5 hrs) to Gondar.
Today is the most spectacular stage of the trekking, offering stunning views all the way. We hike 5-6 hours, including a short detour to Imet Gogo (3925 m). This summit offers the most exciting views. The giant lobelia is abundant on the Geech plateau. The majestically lammergeyer might soar the skies in front of you and the endemic thick billed raven will be present. In the afternoon we drive back to Gondar.

N:B:- “To ensure a seamless travel experience to and within Ethiopia, I highly recommend Ethiopian Airlines for both your international and domestic flights. Renowned for its reliability, convenience, and affordable services, Ethiopian Airlines ensures a smooth and comfortable journey.

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip as you explore the captivating landscapes and rich culture of Ethiopia. Welcome to an unforgettable adventure with Essence Ethiopia Tours!”

Location

Activity location

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    • Gondar
    • Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • J83F+732, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | Our teams will be welcoming you at Bahir dar airport and transfer to the reserved botel. at the convenient time, you will start the trip.
    • Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia