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Trekking in the Simien Mountains.

The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia are simply put, one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Jaw dropping views, wall to wall sunshine, generous hospitality and rare wildlife combine to make for an unforgettable trek.  The Simien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rare populations of wallia ibex, gelada baboon and Ethiopian Wolf, alongside a rich and diverse flora and birdlife.

Highlights of the Simien Mountains National Park:

  • Taking in the 360 degree views at Imet Gogo and marvelling at the precipitous paths that locals have to navigate to make it up onto the ridge
  • Spotting the graceful Wallia Ibex framed by the most incredible mountain panorama and trying to inch closer to capture that perfect image before it moves on
  • Watching the coffee beans roast over the fire in a primitive mud and straw village hut
  • Watching the birds of prey soar on the thermals over terrifying drops of up to 1000m

12days Surma trekking .

Arrive at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, where you are met and assisted by our staff. Overnight hotel at your choice.

Day 02: Drive to Jimma
Drive to Jimma passing through Wolkite on the way we will visit the Gurage ethnic group with their big circular grass hat house and beautiful scenery over view the Gibe valley and Gilgel Gibe hydro-electric. Overnight honey land/ Central hotel.

Day 03: Drive to MizanTeferi.
After breakfast drive to MizanTeferi, passing through coffee plantations. The area is known historic for strong Kingdom Kaffa, the birthplace of coffee, which the term coffee came from. Historic continues that the Arabs who brought first to the world, since then it is known as coffee Arabica. Overnight hotel at MizanTeferi.

Day 04: Drive Kibish
Morning drive to Kibish on the way visit the Bebeka coffee plantation, where they cultivate organic coffee trees, tea, spice as well as rubber trees.Short break for visit coffee farm from nursery to the coffee processing techniques.Lunch stop at Dima, the Town of Anuak tribe. Then proceed to Kibish. Overnight camping at Kibish.

Day 05: Walk through KibishSurma Village
Today we will have full day visit of the Surma Village, in meantime we organize our trekking equipment and get ready mule and Mule attendant for tomorrow adventure Surma trekking. Overnight at Camping at Kibish.

Day 06: Trek to Kolu (7hrs)
Morning After breakfast start the first day trek to Magologue, on the way pass by natural mineral water anybody who wish it  taste powerful  proceed to Kolu,. Overnight Camping at Kolu.

Day 07: Trek to Mountain Yella (8hrs)
Trek to Yella which is situated on the top of the Hill the Village give us panoramic view of the Omo National Park as well as over view of Kibish Town. Overnight camping at Yella.

Day 08: Trek to Omo National Park HQ (4hrs)
This day trek to the Omo park head quarters have our lunch and rest. Late Afternoon we will have games drive as we meet our drivers after trekking days. Camp at the headquarters.

Day 09: Start retrace to Tum
Morning after breakfast setoff for Tum via Magi on the way visit the Dizi tribe.  The Dizi people are hereditarily very short people who have beehive-like houses, similar to the Dorze. Magi, Saturday market where you will meet with the Dizi, Surma, and the Nyangatom tribes.  Overnight camping in Tum

Day 10: Tum – Bebeka
Today we retrace north to Bebeka, where we will stay for overnight guesthouse at the Bebeka Coffee Plantation.

Day 11: Drive to Jimma
Returning back, we continue to Jimma via MizanTafari.  In Jimma you can take a refreshing time by your own: swimming, walking, shopping and feeling the city.

Day 12: Drive to Addis and Evening Departure
Drive back to Addis via Butajira on the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya and Adadi Mariam. In the Evening a fare well diner party in one of the Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dances from the different ethnic Groups. Then transfer to the airport for departure back to home.

12 Days Trekking( Seimin Mountains) Round and Long Trekking

The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia are simply put, one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Jaw dropping views, wall to wall sunshine, generous hospitality and rare wildlife combine to make for an unforgettable trek.  The Simien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rare populations of wallia ibex, gelada baboon and Ethiopian Wolf, alongside a rich and diverse flora and birdlife.

Highlights of the Simien Mountains National Park:

  • Taking in the 360 degree views at Imet Gogo and marvelling at the precipitous paths that locals have to navigate to make it up onto the ridge
  • Spotting the graceful Wallia Ibex framed by the most incredible mountain panorama and trying to inch closer to capture that perfect image before it moves on
  • Watching the coffee beans roast over the fire in a primitive mud and straw village hut
  • Watching the birds of prey soar on the thermals over terrifying drops of up to 1000m

12 Days Trekking Round and Long Trekking.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive Addis Ababa and transfer to the Hotel, city tour.
A representative from Wisdom welcomes you on your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and transfer to hotel. After refreshment, city tour of Addis Ababa. O/n  Ghion Hotel.

Day 2:  Fly to Gondar then drive Sankaber. Overnight camp in Sankaber
After breakfast transfer to airport to fly to Gondar, established by king Fasiladas in 1636. The town was capital of Ethiopia17thc. Upon arrival at Gondar Airport, departure for Debark town (100 Kms from Gondar), where the head quarter of Semien Mountains National Park is found. Here we pay the entrance fees and a scout and a local guide will accompany us. Then we continue driving to Sankaber (31 Kms) the first campsite of the National Park. On this drive you will gain your first impression of the scale and beauty of this highland region, the extraordinary scenery, enjoying the endemic Gelada Baboons and the bone breaker giant bird Lammergeyer roaring around. O/n Camping at Sankaber. – (3200 m)

Day 3:  Sankaber to Geech Camp Site 5 – 6hrs
This day is the day that we arrange all the trekking staff including mules and Muleteers for packing and transport of camping gears and all foodstuffs for the trek. It is this day that we start trekking in the national park. We walk from Sankaber to Geech, which will take between 5 – 6 hours. After about 1 and half hours walk we see the Jinnbar River and falls, we will cross the river later in the day. After crossing the river, we ascend for about two hour to Geech, which is full of Giant Lobelias. The scenery is wonderful, and heard of the endemic Gelada Baboon can be seen on our way. O/n Camping at Geech Campsite (3600m).
Day 4:  Geech – Imetegogo – Geech:
This day we will be waking to the best viewpoints in the National park. First we walk to Imetgogo, the view here enables one to look 360 to all directions this is one of the best view in the national park. After a short stay here continue walk to Seha, the other terrific viewpoint in the National park. We will have our picnic lunch and we continue to the last viewpoint, Quedadit. After some stay we walk back to Geech camp site. The walk this day is not hard; it takes about 4 – 5 hours. It is the day that we will be walking in the best part of the national park. If we are lucky we might have the chance to see mammals like the Simien wolf, Walia Ibex and Klipspringers.   O/n Camping at Geech Campsite – (3600m).
Day 5:  Chenek. Overnight Camping:
We trek to Chenek, we will be walking through the Giant lobelia trees and under these trees, and African field Rats are common. After picnic lunch we walk on the edge of Elate escarpments (4000m. above sea level), which is another breathtaking view in the national park; finally we descend to Chenek. Chenek is the best place to see the endemic Walia Ibex and more Gelada Baboon. It takes 6-7 hours walk.  O/n Camping at Chenek. – (3600m)

Day 6:  Chenek- Bwahit Ras- Ambiquo 10hrs Trek
Today is the longest trekking day so far, taking up to about 10 hours. From Chenek at 3650 metres, the path to Ambiquo campsite crosses over the Bwahit Ras. Leaving Chenek we are faced with a two-hour ascent to the top of the pass at 4200 metres, where we enjoy views that open up to the east over Mesheha Valley to the Dashen mountain range. Looking back we find ourselves under the cover of the impressive rock formations of Imet Gogo. From Bwahit Ras the path leads steeply down and across the Mesheha Valley. Here we notice an increase in temperature as we descend down to the Mesheha River at 2800 metres, before climbing slightly to reach Ambiquo campsite at an altitude of 3100 metres. Overnight camping at Ambiquo.

Day 7: Ambiquo- Ras Dashen Summit – Ambiquo the longest day 10-11hrs trek to ascent
Today is a summit day involving a trek of 16 kilometers (ten to eleven hours)! So we leave from our campsite around 4: ooAM morning the path winds its way over eight kilometers and ascends up 1400 metres to Ras Dashen. It begins by climbing steeply through barley fields and fallow land before clearing the vegetation zone and reaching mountain steppe, at around 3700 metres. From there it flattens out, as it traverses ridges in the shadow of Ras Dashen. Just below Dashen Pass at around 4250 metres, an impressive moraine can be seen. A moraine consists of material transported by a glacier and before being deposited. This moraine was formed 20,000 to 14,000 years ago in the last Ice Age, when the Simien Mountain tops had small ice caps. The final stretch to the summit involves an exciting climb and scramble up and over large boulders, before reaching the summit. From the top of Ras Dashen at an altitude of 4543 metres, we are sure to be mesmerized by the far ranging views which spans more than 10,000 square kilometers. To the west the steep faces of peaks in the national park are visible, whilst the Tekeze Valley is visible to the north and the east. Returning from the summit we retrace our steps along the same path back to our camp at Ambiquo.

Day 8: Arkwaziye Trek for 7-8 hrs
From Ambiquo the path takes us back down to the Mesheha River (2800 metres). Our destination tonight is Arkwaziye, which is situated at an altitude of 3600 metres and located on the northern reach of the Mesheha (Went) River. A great day to take in more incredible views of the Simien Mountains this campsite is one of the most beautiful located campsites in the national park.

Day 9: Arkwaziye to Lamo
We have to leave the higher plateau and village of Arkwaziye (11800ft. /3600m), cross several substantial ridges and valleys, and then climb down the near vertical Devil’s staircase with a 3000ft. /900m. Descent. There ward for this effort is Lamo, one of the most beautiful Locations in the Simians. Our overall height loss will be around 5200ft/1600m. Alt at Lamo approx 2000m. Trek time 10 hours.

Day 10: Mekarebia to Mulit
We set from our campsite for Mekarebia. Look north-east across the valley to the circle of mountains around AmbaTon and you will see the view illustrated on Ethiopian Airlines tickets. Today you should allow around eight hours for a day of ridge and valley treks through some spectacularly beautiful scenery to Mulit, where we camp at much the same altitude as Lamo. Trekking time about8 hours. Altitude undulating approx 1900m.

Day 11: Mulet to Adi Arkay – Gondar
Walk down to the market town of Adi Arkay. From Hawaza located at around 6500ft/2000m. With wonderful views to Amba Ton and the high escarpments of the Simiens Plateau, walk to Adi Arkay 1600m. Trekking time approx 2/3 hours. Altitude dropping to Adi Arkay1600m from 1900m. After a celebratory drink in a cafe, say goodbye to your muleteers and camp staff, and meet the vehicles for the five hour drive to Gondar again we stop at Debark to say Goodbye to our park guide and Scout, proceed to Gondar for welcome showers, dinner and overnight at the Goha Hotel.

Day 12: Fly Gondar-Addis – Fly back home
Morning transfer to Gondar airport flies Addis. Afternoon will be at leisure evening transfer to Bole international airport fly back home.

12 days surma trekking( with Omo park)

day 1: Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Air port
Meet and greet  Wisdom  Ethiopia Tours representative at exit of luggage claim and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay in   Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Addis Ababa City Tour
You will have an early breakfast and your first visit in Addis Ababa will be the National Museum (pre historic, cultural, archaeological attractions), Ethnographic Museum of Addis Ababa University (culture, dressing style, traditional practices of over 80 ethnic groups, and collection of traditional musical instruments). Lunch at Lucy Restaurant.
Your visit also comprises tourist attraction sites like Emperor Minelik’s Palace, St. Raguel’s Church (after a drive to Entoto Mountain – 3000 meter above sea level), Merkato, (the largest open market in Africa).In the evening, we will host you at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis where you can see the folk dances of the Ethiopian people and taste Ethiopian variety of meals. Overnight stay in Radissun Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Day 3: Drive to Jimma
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Jimma (345 Km from Addis) via Woliso. On the way you will pass through beautiful landscapes as you drive through the Gibe River Valley. You will stop for lunch at Wolqite (160 Km from Addis). You will be arriving in Jimma afternoon and check into a hotel. Later, you can visit Jimma Museum and King Abba Jiffar Place. You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in Honey Land or Central Jimma Hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Mizan Tefari
In the morning, you will have breakfast and drive to Mizan Tefari (213 Km from Jimma). Continue your drive to Mizan Tefari via Bonga (the birth place of coffee). And upon arrival at Bonga (125km from Jimma), you will visit to a traditional Kaffa house and learn about the culture of the Kaffa people. You will have lunch at Bonga. Then you will be driven to Mizan Teferi and check into a hotel. You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in local hotel.

Day 5: Drive Kibish
After breakfast, you will be driving to Kibish (???? Km from Mizan Tefari). On the way visit the Bebeka coffee plantation, where they cultivate organic coffee trees, tea, spice as well as rubber trees. Short break for visit coffee farm from nursery to the coffee processing techniques. You will have lunch at Dima. Then proceed to Kibish and you will arrive late in the afternoon, you will stay at Kibish camp site for overnight stay. You will have dinner and stay the night camping. Overnight stay night camping at Kibish.

Day 6: Walk through Kibish Surma Village
Right after breakfast, an early morning trekking will take you to Surma Village around Kibish. While we organize our trekking equipment and get ready mule and Mule attendant for the next day adventure Surma trekking. Overnight stay night camping at Kibish.

Day 7: Trek to Kolu (7hrs)
In the morning, you will have breakfast and start trekking to Kolu through crossing mineral springs waters holes. You will have lunch in the bush. You will arrive late in the afternoon, you will stay at Kolu camp site for overnight stay. You will have dinner and stay the night camping. Overnight stay night camping at Kolu

Day 8: Trek to Mountain Yella (8hrs)
Right after breakfast, an early morning trekking will take you to Yella that is located on the top of the Village gives you a scenic view towards Omo National Parks. You will have lunch in the bush. You will arrive late in the afternoon; you will stay at Yella camp site for overnight stay. You will have dinner and stay the night camping. Overnight stay night camping at Yella.

Day 9: Trek to Omo National Park HQ (4hrs)
This day trek to the Omo park head quarters have our lunch and rest. You will have lunch in the bush. Late Afternoon we will have games drive as we meet our drivers after trekking days. Camp at the headquarters.

Day 10: Trek to Tum
In the morning after breakfast, you will trek to Tum. On the way visit the Dizi tribe. The Dizi people are hereditarily very short people who have beehive-like houses, similar to the Dorze. Magi, Saturday market where you will meet with the Dizi, Surma, and the Nyangatom tribes. You will have lunch in the bush. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay the night camping. Overnight stay night camping at Tum.

Day 11: Drive back to Bebeka
After breakfast, you will drive to back to Bebeka. Then you will arrive in Bebeka (late afternoon). You will check into a guest house. You will have dinner, rest & spend the night there. Overnight stay in guest house, Bebeka Coffee Plantation.

Day 12: Drive back to Jimma
Right after breakfast, an early morning drive will take back you to Jimma (??? Km from Bebeka) via Mizan Teferi. Lunch at Bonga, Kaffa . You will arrive in Jimma late in the afternoon. You will check into a hotel and take a break. Dinner will be at the hotel. Overnight stay in Honey Land or Central Jimma Hotel.

Day 13: Drive to Addis & departure
In the morning, you will have breakfast and drive to Addis Ababa (325Km from Jimma) via the Crater Lake of Wonchi. And upon arrival at Wonchi (27 Km from Woliso), you will visit to the Crater Lake of Wonchi Village (The magnificent crater lake of Wonchi is situated south of Ambo at 3220 m. above sea level. You can go down to the Lake by car or on a horseback by arrangement with local farmer’s association. A boat trip to the monastery on an island in the lake is possible). You will have lunch at Ambo. You will arrive in Addis Ababa late afternoon and you will do some shopping for souvenirs. Finally you will be taken to a farewell dinner depending on your scheduled flight; you will be transferred out to Bole International Airport for return flight back home.

12 days In Seimin mountain ( different route)

The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia are simply put, one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Jaw dropping views, wall to wall sunshine, generous hospitality and rare wildlife combine to make for an unforgettable trek.  The Simien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rare populations of wallia ibex, gelada baboon and Ethiopian Wolf, alongside a rich and diverse flora and birdlife.

Highlights of the Simien Mountains National Park:

  • Taking in the 360 degree views at Imet Gogo and marvelling at the precipitous paths that locals have to navigate to make it up onto the ridge
  • Spotting the graceful Wallia Ibex framed by the most incredible mountain panorama and trying to inch closer to capture that perfect image before it moves on
  • Watching the coffee beans roast over the fire in a primitive mud and straw village hut
  • Watching the birds of prey soar on the thermals over terrifying drops of up to 1000m

Day 01: Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Air Port where you will be welcomed by Wisdom representative. Transfer to the hotel for over night stay.

Day 02: Flay to Gondar and visit the 17th century castles and churches. Overnight stay will be in your Hotel.

Day 03: Morning drive to Debark and continue your first trekking for about 3to 4hours through cultivated areas. Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 04: Trekking for about 6 to 7 hours to Geech through meadows and forests and some cultivated areas.  Here you may meet your first trop of Gelada Baboons around Sankaber. Walk to the edge of the abuse to see Walia Ibex. At Geech there is a toilet and a convenient nearby waterfall for washing.  Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 05: The trek takes about 5 to 6 hours. Here you will pass a spot known as Kibran Metia, just before arrival to Chenek, it provides stunning views of the lowlands below and the escarpment edge to the west.  There is a fast running stream about five minutes walk south of Chenek camp.  Lammergeyers are often seen here.  Chenek is probably the best spot in the Simien Mountains for wild life. Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 06: Trek for about 9 to 10 hours from Chenek to Ambikwa following a track that leads you to the south east of Chenek.  Here you will have a good viewpoint on the eastern escarpment near the Ambikwa camping spot.  Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 07: Trekking for about 9 to 10 hours from Ambikwa to Ras Dashen and returning back to Maje. Here you will have a stream river near the Maje camping spot.  Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 08: Trek for about 9 to 10 hours from Maje to Arkwasiye via Mentaber. Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 09: Trekking for about 7 to 8 hours from Arkwasiye to Ansiya riverside via Sona, a spot where you meet after 3hours trek.  Overnight stay will be camping.

Day 10: Trek for about 7 to 8 hours from Ansiya to Hawaza. Overnight stay will be camping at Hawaza.

Day 11:  Trek for about 3 to 4 hours from Hawaza to Adi Arkay. After taking a Break in Adi Arkay. Continue to drive to Axum, the ancient capital of Ethiopia and the cradle of Ethiopian civilisation.  Axum is famous for its more than 2000 year old Axumite steles measuring some of them up to 33m high, the bath and palace of Queen of Sheba, King Kaleb’s and other kings tombs, archaeological museum which is widely rated as Ethiopia’s best, the church of St. Mary of Tsion, where the original Ark of the covenant is housed. Legend has it that the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon of Israel, King Menelik I brought the original Ark from Israel to Axum.  Overnight stay will be in your hotel.

Day 12: Transfer to the Airport and fly to Addis Ababa. Evening, welfare dinner with cultural music and dancing. Overnight stay will be in your hotel.

Day 13: Sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa that includes Trinity Cathedral-a beautiful church with a baroque style of European Architecture unique to both Ethiopia and Africa, National Museum-the home of the famous complete hominid fossil remain of Lucy dated 3.5 millions years back, Ethnological Museum-presents different collections to have an overview of the history, culture, tradition and religions of almost all tribal groups in Ethiopia, St. George Cathedral and Museum-a historical church with the traditional Ethiopian Orthodox Church architecture founded by Emperor Menelik-II, Mount Entoto panoramic view point at the highest pick in Addis with an altitude of 3200 meters, which was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa The Merkato:-which is the largest open-air market in Africa. Evening transfer to Bole International Airport for your flight back home, where the tour ends.

10 days dodola trekking.

Day 1: Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Air port
Meet and greet Wisdom  representative at exit of luggage claim and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay in  Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Addis Ababa City Tour.
You will have an early breakfast and your first visit in Addis Ababa will be the National Museum. (houses numerous antiquarian relics and archaeological artifacts including 3.5 million year old skeleton of Lucy). Then you will continue to visit Mount Entoto (3,200 above sea level, the Church of St Mary (1885), & museum and Emperor Menelik II Palace. Lunch at Lucy Restaurant.
After lunch you will visit Trinity Cathedral. It was constructed by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1947 (ornamented with carvings and mosaic and other artistic works such as paintings of saints and the apostles on the stained glass) and visit Merkato, the largest open market in Africa. In the evening, you will have dinner at the hotel and you will rest.
In the evening, we will host you at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis where you can see the folk dances of the Ethiopian people and taste Ethiopian variety of meals. Overnight stay in Radissun Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Day 3: Drive to Dodola via Shashmene.
in the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Dodola, (410 Km from Addis). En route, you will make a stop on Awash River and Lake Ziway (best known for its birdlife) to visit aquatic birds. You will have lunch at Shashmene (250 Km from Addis). You will proceed driving and arrive in Dodola late afternoon.

Upon arrival, you will check into a hotel and do all the requirements for trekking at the Adaba and Dodola Community Tourism Trekking at GTZ office and facilitate arrangements. Later, you will prepare the necessary logistics for your trekking. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in Local Hotel Dodola.

Day 4: Trek Dodola to Waharo
You will have an early breakfast and drive to Changaiti (2750 meter above sea level, 10km from Dodola. Here you start trekking to Wahoro camping site on the trail that follows the Lensho River. You will have packed lunch in the bush. In the evening, you will spend the night at the camp site. Upon arrival you will make short trek around Waharo to visit the impressive rock formation of Wahoro. Overnight stay camping at Wahoro.

Day 5: Trek Wahoro to Angafo
Early in the morning after an easy breakfast, you will do trekking to Angafo. the way leads through forest or moorlands with heather. Between Tulu Gedemsa (3640 m a.s.l.) and Gama Hugicho (3713 m a.s.l.), the vegetation starts being dominated by giant lobelias and thistles. All in all you may need about 5 hours for just less than 10 km. You will have packed lunch in the bush. In the evening, you will spend the night at the camp site. Overnight stay camping at Angafo (3460 meter above sea level).

Day 6: Trek Angafu to Adele
After breakfast, you will continue trekking full day to Adele. Crossing Hagenia and Hypericum forests, fields of lobelias and torch lilies, and passing caves, the 9-km tour may take you about 4 hours. Over the first section, the trail follows a mountain ridge with views to the volcano shaped Mount Kaka (4100 m a.s.l.) and Mount Honkolo (3900 m a.s.l.) in Arsi on the other side of the Adaba-Dodola plain.

You will cross heather moorland, Erica and Hagenia forests and wooded pastures until you reach Adele. Look out for guereza monkeys in the huge Hagenia trees directly around the hut and appreciate the peaceful silence, the warbling of birds, the drilling of insects or rustling of grazing animals. You will have packed lunch in the bush. In the evening, you will spend the night at camp site. Overnight stay camping at Adele.

Day 7: Trek Adele to Mololicho.
Early in the morning after an easy breakfast, you will do trekking to Mololicho. The way from Adele to Mololicho is long but beautiful (18 km). First it follows a mountain valley, then a mountain ridge, from where you can see down to the reservoir of Wabe Shebele. Lobelias and torch lilies are plentiful along the route. You will have packed lunch in the bush. In the evening, you will spend the night at the camp site. Overnight stay camping at Mololicho.

Day 8: Trek Mololicho to Duro.
After breakfast, you will continue trekking full day to Duro 2680 m a.s.l.. The 18km tour from Mololicho to Duro covers the longest distance between Adaba-Dodola trekking camps. From the Duro forest camp it is possible to continue the horse trekking to the adjacent Bale Mountains National Park after prior arrangement with the park administration. You will have packed lunch in the bush. In the evening, you will spend the night at camp site. Overnight stay camping at Mololicho.

Day 9: Trek Duro to Bucha Raya and drive to Awassa.
Early in the morning after an easy breakfast, you will do trekking to Bucha Raya. You will have packed lunch in the bush.
Duro is probably the forest camp with the most impressive view. It borders the Bale Mountains National Park. It is embedded in a rough mountain area covered by Erica heather. Then, your vehicle will be waiting for you at Bucha Raya ( 9km from Adaba) and you will drive to Awassa (???? Km from Adaba). Upon arrival in Hawassa, you will check into a resort, take a hot shower of the last five days. In the evening, you will rest, have dinner and stay the night in the resort. Overnight stay in Haile Resort or Lewi Resort and Spa.

Day 10: Drive back to Addis Ababa.
After breakfast, you will be driving to Addis Ababa. On the way, you will also visit Abiatta-Shala National Park, Lake Shala (a very deep crater lake – over 260 meters deep) and Lake Abiatta (a soda lake with thousands of flamingos). You will arrive in Addis Ababa late afternoon and you will do some shopping for souvenirs.
Finally you will be taken to a farewell dinner depending on your scheduled flight; you will be transferred out to Bole International Airport for return flight back home.

9 days Trekking in Bale Mountains National Park.

Bale Mountains trekking is the best Ethiopia trekking experience. In this trek you will see the endemic wild animals like Ethiopian wolves, Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck and many species of birds.
The Bale Mountains of south-central Ethiopia support the most extensive area of Afro alpine and sub alpine Ericaceous vegetation in Africa. They have the highest rate of animal endemicity of any terrestrial habitat in the world, which was the principal reason for the creation of the Bale Mountains National Park in 1970.This trek starts and ends at the head quarter of the park at Dinsho. Book this trip to enjoy the stunning scenery, the endemic mammals and birds of Ethiopia.

Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa, city tour of Addis Ababa
On arrival in Addis Ababa our representatives will meet you at Bole International Airport and transfers to Ambassador Hotel. An overview of the program and itineraries will be given. The rest of the day visit historical sites in Addis Ababa including the National Archaeological Museum, where we will view the 3.6 million year old remains of “Lucy”, whose skeletal remains when discovered in 1974. You will also visit the Ethnological Museum at Addis Ababa University, Holy Trinity Cathedrals and Mount Entoto which rises up to an altitude of 3200 meters and offers the panoramic view of the metropolis. Overnight Ambassador Hotel

Day 2: Bale Mountains – Dinsho Lodge
After breakfast, we start a full day’s drive to the Bale Mt. National Park, traveling thorough the southeast part of the capital, where fertile land is cultivated by the Oromo people. We arrive at Dinsho, Park head quarter, in the afternoon, in time for a walk around to see three of the endemic mammals: Menelik’s Bushbuck, and Mountain Nyala. And birds Blue-winged goose, Spot-breasted lapwing, Abyssinian long claw, Wattled ibis, Black-headed siskin, Rouget’s rail, and of course other species, too. Overnight at Dinsho Lodge

Day 3: In Dinsho and Geysay Valley
The whole day visit around Dinsho and Geysay Valley. In time hike to see three of the endemic mammals: Menelik’s Bushbuck, Mountain Nyala and Ethiopian wolf. The rest of the day arranges the trekking staff. Overnight Dinsho lodge

Day 4: Mararo
Accompanied by your guide and packhorses we trek 5-6 hrs through the lush highland vegetation to our first campsite, Mararo. The air here is clean and crisp and the scenery utterly stunning. En route you will see a number of birds like Wattled ibis*, Rouget’s rail*, black-winged lovebird*, thick-billed raven*, white-collared pigeon*, Abyssinian long claw*, Abyssinian catbird*, white-backed black tit*, black-headed forest oriole*, black kite, augur-buzzard and lammergeyer. Overnight Camping at Mararo

Day 5: Wasema Valley
After breakfast we resume trek that will last for about 7- 8 hrs. The trek offers the chance to see Ethiopia’s endemic Abyssinian Wolf. Around Worgona mineral spring, Giant Mole rat can easily be seen. Overnight camping at Wasema Valley.

Day 6: Gebre Guracha
Today you trek through the highlands ascending Senate Plateau and crossing Batu Mountain, 4200 meters. Here you have a great opportunity t see Ethiopian wolf*. You will also see a number of birds of pray such as Lammergeyer, Vereaux’s eagle and harrier hawk. Overnight camping at the base of the valley, viewing Lake Gebre Guracha

Day 7: Little Batu
Today you trek towards little Batu Mountain, this trek is the day you face back to the head quarter of Bale Mountains. The trek will take for about 6- 7 hrs. Overnight camping at the base of Little Batu Mountain.

Day 8: Dinsho Loge
After breakfast trek to Dinsho Loge. This last trekking day will take for about 5 – 6 hrs. Overnight Dinsho lodge.

Day 9: Drive back to Addis evening Departure:
Drive back to Addis Ababa with stops on the way at rift valley Lakes. Evening a fare well dinner party in one of the traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dances from different ethnic groups. Then transfer to The Airport for your flight back home.

 

8 Days Trekking to Tigrian Rock Churches.

The Tigrian rock churches are visited for their stone workmanship, ancient paintings and manuscripts, and others known for their magnificent view and difficult ascent. Therefore, the following itinerary intended and included the above qualifications.

Day 1: Arrive Addis Ababa Bole international airport meet our staff at exit gate and assist to transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel of your choice.

Day 2: Early in the morning transfer to bole international airport and fly to Mekelle. Mekelle Town is a capital city for Tigrian Region which developing and expanding from time to time. Here where we meet our ground transportation and be introduced with drives by escorting guide. The town is pleasant to walk and also explore the castle of Emperor Yohannes and visit the museum built for commemoration of those sacrificed their life during the struggle against the Revolutionary government. Overnight Axum/Abreha Castle at Mekelle.

Day 3: drive to Degum-visit Wukro Cherqos and Abreha wa Atsbeha Today is beginning  to explore the  wonderfulTigray rock hewn churches  starting from Abreha wa Atsbeha, is situated 15 kms west of Wukro,the finest church in Tigre, lies about halfway between Dugem and Wukro on newly built gravel road leads to Hawzien via Degum. Afternoon visit Degum Selassie church. Overnight camping at Degum.

Day 4: Trek to Abuna Abraham Debre Tsion and Yohannes Maequddi Trek to Abuna Abraham a couple of hours walk from Dugem, the Abune Abraham Debre Tsion church which is elaborately decorated with 16th century murals. The church’s ceremonial fan dates back to the 15th century and consists of 34 parchment panels, each painted with a figure of a saint. Lunch in Dugem,  Afternoon trek to Yohannes Maequddi which is best known for its ancient and well-preserved paintings. Overnight camping at Dugem

Day 5: Drive and trek to Mariam Korker   Mariam Korker is a rock church situated on one of the high mountains of Gheralta just overlooking the village of Megab, 8 kms south of Hawzien. An hour’s trek from the village brings you to the Mariam Korkor and the nearby smaller church of Daniel Korkor. A picnic lunch after a steep climb up. Time to enjoy the wonderful view across the Gherelta Plains. In the afternoon a gentle return to camp. Visit local village, a local grinding mill or may be join in coffee ceremony. Overnight Camping at Megab village or Gheralta lodge.

Day 6: Drive and Trek to Abune Yemata  Abune Yemata is 4 kms drive from Megab and a further 30 minutes’ walk will bring you to the foot of the perpendicular rock mountains of Guh. The scenery is breathtaking and the mountains resemble pillars reaching to the sky. The challenging and the only way to the church is footholds and handgrips in the rock face. Just before the entrance to the church there is a narrow ledge carved in the cliff from which one can view a sheer drop of approximately 250m to 300m. Picnic lunch at top, it worth and relaxing to ascend even if you canft make to the    Church. Afternoon at leisure or visit the village and overnight or proceed to Hawzien. Overnight Gheralta Lodge.

Day 7: Drive back to Mekelle via Sinkata   Morning after breakfast drive Sinkata – Mekelle, on the way about 30 minutes walk from Sinkata lies Adi Chewa visit Arbuta Insesa. It is a large church with several unusual features, most notably the deepest domed ceiling in any Tigrian church, and strange red and yellow stencil-like figures on thick columns. We also explore Medhane Alem Adi Kasho, regarded as one of the oldest and most impressive churches in Tigre for its size and impressive architecture. The interior has a cathedral-like atmosphere. Moreover, you can visit Petros and Paulos and Mikael Melehayezenghi. Overnight Axum hotel at Mekelle.

Day 8: Fly back Addis and fly back to home Morning transfer to Mekelle airport Fly Addis Ababa. Transfer to airport fly back home.