| Author: | danman777 |
| Hike: | The Simien Mountains 4-Day Hike |
| Location: | Africa > Ethiopia > The Simien Mountains |
| Map: | (see map) |
The Hike
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Simien Mountain Tours |
| Environment type: | afro alpine, bog, mountains, rivers, waterfalls |
| Location type: | rural, village, wilderness |
What can we see or do there?
| Attractions: | Add Data |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Add Data |
| Animals: | Ethiopian wolf, gelada baboon |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Ethiopian Birr (ETB) |
| Cost: | ETB6,500 |
| Average daily budget: | ETB1,625 |
| Ticket type: | Cost: |
| national park, adult | included |
| Accommodation type: | Cost: |
| basic, communal | included |
| Vehicle type: | Daily Cost: |
| minivan | included |
| Extras: | Average Cost: |
| meals | included |
| alcohol | ETB15 |
How long should it take us?
| Average time taken: | 4 days |
| Busiest day(s): | Add Data |
| High season: | September, October, November |
| Low season: | June, July, August |
| Usually closed: | Add Data |
| Temporarily closed: | Add Data |
The Schedule
| From: | Gondar |
| To: | Sankaber campsite |
| Travel time: | 3 hours |
| Activity time: | 3 hours |
| Activities: | hiking |
| Services: | picnic lunch, dinner |
The Schedule
| From: | Sankaber |
| To: | Gich campsite |
| Travel time: | 0 hours |
| Activity time: | 5 hours |
| Activities: | hiking |
| Services: | cooked breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner |
The Schedule
| From: | Gich |
| To: | Chennek campsite |
| Travel time: | 0 hours |
| Activity time: | 6 hours |
| Activities: | hiking |
| Services: | breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner |
The Schedule
| From: | Chennek |
| To: | Gondar |
| Travel time: | 4 hours |
| Activity time: | 2 hours |
| Activities: | hiking |
| Services: | breakfast |
How can we get in contact?
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | www.simienmountaintours.com |
| Telephone: | 0918 731 570 |
| Language(s): | Amharic, Enlgish |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 251 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 13.30644, 38.26413 |
| Geographical feature: | lmet Gogo |
| Start location: | Gondar |
| End location: | Gondar |
| Transportation type: | Add Data |
| Route number: | |
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The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to The Simien Mountains 4-Day Hike and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to The Simien Mountains 4-Day Hike and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Distance: | 40km to 50km |
| Altitude: | 3,900m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | The Simien Mountains |
| Wikitravel: | Add Data |
| Tripadvisor: | The Simien Mountains |
| Local tourism: | Simien Mountains |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather Gondar |
Top Descriptions
| This is a four-day guided hike into the The Simien Mountains National Park in northern Ethiopia. Expect wonderful views, some fairly challenging hiking across afro alpine terrain, and the opportunity to see large groups of gelada baboons – and even the rare Ethiopian wolf if you’re lucky. You’ll have the opportunity to witness extremely rural village life, and you’ll no doubt learn all about the bizarre flora that inhabits mountains of this altitude in Africa. This is a true wilderness though in an underdeveloped country, so expect some pretty basic conditions… even if it does cost you a relative arm and a leg. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| Be prepared for the weather and visibility to change very quickly in the national park. |
| Keep a keen eye out for the rare Ethiopian wolves at Gich campsite, especially in the early morning. |
| Limited beers and soft drinks are available at Gich and Chennek campsites, but otherwise facilities and services are very limited. |
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