From Gondar: 3-Day Simien Mountains Trek with Lodge Stay
ID: GYG1496876-2287424
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Paese: Ethiopia
Durata:
3 giorni
Descrizione
Embark on a 3-day guided trek through the Simien Mountains from Gondar. Stay at the Simien Lodge and Geech Camp, see gelada baboons and Walia ibex, and enjoy panoramic views from Imet Gogo.
Day 1: Gondar to Simien Lodge
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup in Gondar and drive to Debark to obtain your park permits. Continue into the park to reach Simien Lodge, Africa’s highest lodge, located on the escarpment.
In the afternoon, take a short acclimatization walk around the lodge and viewpoints over the Simien escarpment. Keep an eye out for gelada baboons and Walia ibex near the lodge area. Spend the night at Simien Lodge.
Day 2: Simien Lodge to Geech Camp
Begin trekking from Buyit Ras, the trailhead just below Simien Lodge. Descend into the Jinbar Wenz valley and visit Jinbar Falls, where the river drops roughly 500 meters into the gorge.
Ascend to Geech village and then to Geech Camp, surrounded by giant lobelias and high‑plateau scenery. Spend the night at Geech Camp.
Day 3: Geech to Imet Gogo and Gondar
In the morning, trek from Geech to Imet Gogo promontory for panoramic views of the Simien “Grand Canyon.” Descend toward Ambaras, where the vehicle picks you up. Drive back to Gondar, arriving in the early evening.
Punti salienti
- Hike through the Simien Mountains on a 3-day guided trekking adventure
- Stay at the Simien Lodge, Africa’s highest lodge, and Geech Camp
- See gelada baboons and Walia ibex near the lodge and along the trail
- Trek to the Imet Gogo promontory for panoramic views of the Simien Grand Canyon
- Descend to Ambaras and drive back to Gondar, arriving in the early evening
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
Altitude can affect some individuals
Trekking involves moderate physical activity
Weather can be unpredictable, pack accordingly
INCLUSO
- Pick-up in Gondar
- Drive to Debark for park permits
- Accommodation at Simien Lodge
- Acclimatization walk around the lodge
- Trekking from Buyit Ras to Geech Camp
- Visit to Jinbar Falls
- Trek to Imet Gogo promontory
- Panoramic views of the Simien Grand Canyon
- Drive back to Gondar
NON INCLUSO
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.