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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

4.9 (10 reviews) 5 days Free cancellation Private tour
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

About this activity

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
German, English, French
Operated by
ARRE TOURS AND TRAVEL

Ages: Youth (16–19 years) · Adults (20–50 years) · Seniors (51–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: All expenses that are needed for the hiking of the mountain are Needed.

Not included

  • Not included: Meals and Accommodation the first 2 days

Itinerary

Day 1 · Northern stelae field

  1. Northern Stelae Park

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Here travelers will be able to visit, The Obelisks, The Tombs of a false door, The Mauselom, And The Archeological museum.

  2. Queen of Sheba Palace

    40 min Admission included

    The Destroyed palace of queen Sheba.

  3. Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion

    one hour Admission included

    Visiting the old Orthodox Church, The Church where the ark of the covenant is.

  4. King Ezana's Inscription

    20 min Admission included

    A message of his defeat on A Single Rock with 3 different old people Ethiopian languagesz Geez (current church language), SABIYAN, And Greek.

  5. Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebre Meskal

    40 min Admission included

    The tombs of a father and Son from 4th century.

  6. Queen of Sheba's Bath

    20 min Admission included

    Here you will see the pool used by Queen Of Sheba.

Over Night in Axum town.

Day 2 · Transfer from Axum to Debark

  1. Shire

    Passing by

    Passing Shire town, It’s one of the Fastest growing cities in Ethiopia

Over night in Debark town.

Day 3 · Debark to Sankaber

  1. Stop 1

    5 hours Admission included

    Debark to Sankober

    driving to Sankober. We will stop along the way to handle park fees, etc. If you like, we can drop you in or around Buyit Ras for a 3-4 hour hike to Sankober, which passes close to the escarpment edge. Nearing Sankober, you will have beautiful views on both sides of the escarpment ridge and where you will likely see the endemic Gelada baboons. In Sankober, you will be met with your supplies.

Camping in Sankeber

Day 4 · Sankeber to Geech

  1. Simien Mountains National Park

    5 hours Admission included

    Trek from Sankober to Geech

    From Sankober, depart into a valley, through which the Wazla (or Koba) River runs. (This river is often dry). Coming out of the valley you will have views of the Jinbar River waterfalls falling into the Geech Abyss. Continuing along, you will cross the Jinbar River and ascend into the village of Geech.

Camping in Geech

Day 5 · Trek from Geech to Chenel and Drive To Gondar

  1. Stop 1

    8 hours Admission included

    Trek from Geech to Chenek – drive back Gonder

    After an early breakfast, depart from Geech to the peak of Imet Gogo at 3926m. Here you’ll have spectacular views over the lowlands – one of the highlights of the trip. As you continue to Chenek, you will pass Korbete Metia, a solid rock wall which opens up exposing beautiful views over the lowlands and the escarpment. .

    In the afternoon driving to Gondar town.

Overnight in Gondar

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Axum Touring Hotel
  • Yeha Hotel
  • Africa Hotel
  • Sabean Hotel
  • Armah Hotel
  • Axum Airport

Contact me through E-Mail or WhatsApp

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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