Gondar: Simien Mountains National Park Day Trip

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ID: GYG1155261-1771579
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore Simien Mountains National Park on a day trip from Gondar. Trek through stunning landscapes, see Gelada baboons, and visit the Jinba Waterfalls.
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Gondar or Gondar Airport. After a two-hour drive to Debark, the headquarters of Simien Mountains National Park, stop to register, obtain park permits, and meet your ranger and guide. Then, drive another 40 minutes to the national park.

The first part of the walk begins at Simien Lodge, where you’ll walk along the ridges and escarpment for 1.5 hours. Along the way, see endemic Gelada baboons, bushbucks, klipspringers, and possibly leopards.

Afterward, drive 30 minutes to Sankaber Camp, where you’ll trek to Jinba Waterfalls, passing viewpoints and endless escarpments. Enjoy the falls before driving back to Gondar for the night.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of spotting Gelada baboons and other wildlife in the park
  • Trek through the stunning landscapes of Simien Mountains National Park
  • Marvel at the breathtaking views from the park's escarpments and ridges
  • Visit the Jinba Waterfalls and enjoy the natural beauty of the area
  • Travel with ease with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Gondar

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trek involves walking along ridges and escarpments.
You may encounter wildlife such as Gelada baboons and possibly leopards.
Our staff will be waiting for you at Gondar Airport, holding a sign with the company logo or your name. If you spend one or two nights at your hotel in Gondar before the tour begins, we'll also arrange for pick-up from there.
INCLUDED
  • Hotel or airport pickup in Gondar
  • Transportation to Simien Mountains National Park
  • Park permits
  • Ranger and guide
  • Trek to Jinba Waterfalls
NOT INCLUDED
  • Tipping personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.