10-Day Discover Simien Mountain and Bale Mountain Tour

Fly Addis- Gondar then Drive to Sankaber

Day 1Fly Addis- Gondar then Drive to Sankaber Fly Addis- Gondar then Drive to Sankaber You'll fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar, we'll meet you at Gondar Airport or your hotel, and then take a smooth drive along a well-paved road to the park headquarters in Debark. The journey covers 100 km and will take approximately two hours. Once you arrive at the headquarters, we'll organize our park permits and meet our scout. After that, you'll drive for another hour before embarking on your first introductory hike. This initial trek is an easy one along the northern edge of the escarpment, offering beautiful views of the foothills and plains of northern Ethiopia. During the hike, you can expect to see Gelada baboons. You will encounter gelada baboons along this hike and have wildlife viewing. Your overnight stay will be at Sankaber. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery) High Season October to April (Lodges are busy) Best Weather October to April Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP Gelada Monkey Abundant Walia Ibex Occasional Ethiopian Wolf Rare Klipspringer Rare Bushbuck Rare Show more Golden Jackal Rare Hyena Rare Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive Sankaber – Gich

Day 2Drive Sankaber – Gich Drive Sankaber – Gich From Sankaber, you'll begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down. From the ridge, you'll descend into the valley and view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. After some time at the waterfall, you will continue to Geech village, where you will find your second campsite. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive Gich – Chennek

Day 3Drive Gich – Chennek Drive Gich – Chennek After breakfast, you'll start on a 7-8 hour hike of the best views in the Simien Mountains. En route, you'll pass through Imet Gogo. Here, you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and can view the fantastic landscape from 360 degrees. You can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and seemingly never-ending valleys at this height and viewpoint. After Gogo, you'll hike to the viewpoint at Innateye Valley at an altitude of 4,070m. Lunch will be here. Then, you will descend to Chennek (3,600m) for your third campsite. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chenek – Gondar, 5-6 hrs

Day 4Chenek – Gondar, 5-6 hrs Chenek – Gondar, 5-6 hrs You'll embark on an ascent to Buwahit, the second-highest peak in the Simien Mountains, standing at 4,430 meters. This trek offers not only stunning views of the surrounding landscape but also the opportunity to spot the Walia Ibex, a unique species native to this region of Ethiopia. Along the way, you'll also have a chance to see Ras Dejen, the highest peak in Ethiopia, which reaches 4,543 meters. After enjoying the breathtaking scenery, you’ll make your way back down to Chenek Camp, where our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Gondar, a journey of approximately four hours. Main Destination: Gondar (City) Accommodation: AG Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive Addis Ababa to Rift Valley Lakes and Debrezit to Ziway

Day 5Drive Addis Ababa to Rift Valley Lakes and Debrezit to Ziway Drive Addis Ababa to Rift Valley Lakes and Debrezit to Ziway Highlights: Wetland birds, lake photography. You'll descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping first at the crater lakes of Debre Zeit (Bishoftu), where you can spot African Pygmy Goose, Malachite Kingfisher, and Black Crake. You'll continue to Lake Ziway, known for its easy-to-spot African Fish Eagles, Hammerkops, Marabou Storks, and Yellow-billed Storks. The light here is perfect for bird-in-flight photography. Main Destination: Lake Ziway Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall) High Season October to January (It is busier) Best Weather Accommodation: Haile Resort Ziway Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Langano and Abijatta-Shalla National Park

Day 6Lake Langano and Abijatta-Shalla National Park Lake Langano and Abijatta-Shalla National Park Highlights: Shorebirds, flamingos, woodland species. You'll spend the morning around Lake Langano, where the surrounding acacia woodland is home to White-browed Sparrow Weaver, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, and Bare-faced Go-away Bird. Then, you'll explore Abijatta Shalla National Park, where the saline lakes attract thousands of lesser and greater flamingos, Avocets, and Black-winged Stilts, a dream for wide-angle and landscape shots. Main Destination: Lake Langano Accommodation: Hara Langano Eco Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Lake Langano +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bale Mountains National Park

Day 7Bale Mountains National Park Bale Mountains National Park You'll drive to Bale Mountains National Park, one of Ethiopia’s best birding destinations. You'll stop in Dinsho, where you may see the endemic Rouget’s Rail, Abyssinian Long claw, and Blue-winged Goose. The high-altitude meadows are also frequented by Mountain Nyala, Menkir Sheep, and Wattled Ibis, excellent subjects for wildlife photography. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain) High Season October to January (Park is never busy) Best Weather November to February Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP Ethiopian Wolf Common Mountain Nyala Common Warthog Common Menelik'sBushbuck Occasional Guereza Monkey Occasional Show more Olive Baboon Occasional Bohor Reedbuck Occasional Starck's Hare Occasional Giant Mole-rat Occasional Bale Monkey Rare Giant Forest Hog Rare Golden Jackal Rare Gelada Monkey None Walia Ibex None Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explores Sanetti Plateau – Roof of the Horn

Day 8Explores Sanetti Plateau – Roof of the Horn Explores Sanetti Plateau – Roof of the Horn Highlights: Ethiopian Wolf, rare endemics You'll venture onto the Sanetti Plateau, Africa’s highest all-weather road. Here, you'll search for the critically endangered Ethiopian Wolf, the world's rarest canid. Bird species include Spot-breasted Lapwing, Chestnut-naped Francolin, and Abyssinian Catbird. The moorlands and giant lobelias provide a surreal setting for wide-angle nature shots. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explores Harenna Forest Exploration

Day 9Explores Harenna Forest Exploration Explores Harenna Forest Exploration Highlights: Afro-montane forest species, endemic birds You'll descend to the lush Harenna Forest, a unique cloud forest ecosystem. Look for Abyssinian Crimsonwing, White-cheeked Turaco, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, and Sharpe’s Starling. The light filtering through the misty canopy offers ideal conditions for artistic photography. Wildlife may include bushbucks and rare monkeys. Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Accommodation: Bale Mountain Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly Goba to Addis Ababa

Day 10Fly Goba to Addis Ababa Fly Goba to Addis Ababa After breakfast, you'll fly from Goba to Addis Ababa. In the evening, you'll enjoy a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner with live music and dance before being transferred to the airport for your departure. Main Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Ethio Top Land Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this. The exact order, contents and rat