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12-Day Tour in Northern Ethiopia and Trek in the Simien Mountains
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Addis Ababa
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
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.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Northern Ethiopia boasts a wealth of both natural and historical treasures. You will see the spectacular "Smoking Water" of the Blue Nile Falls, take a boat trip to the famous island monasteries of Lake Tana and admire the medieval castles of Gondar, described as Ethiopia's "Camelot". You'll enjoy five and a half days of superb walking in the Simien Mountains National Park, where you can spot endemic wildlife including Gelada baboons and Ethiopian wolves (if you're lucky), as well as trekking to the summit of Ras Dashen (4543m), Ethiopia`s highest peak, with views that extend northwards to Eritrea.
Highlights
12 days
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 days
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full trek crew including cooks, scouts, muleteers and mules (for baggage transport)
Baggage transport (by mule) for the duration of the trek
Private transportation
Lunch
Camping equipment: tents and mattresses are provided but please bring your own sleeping bag
Dinner
Breakfast
Sleeping bag: tents and mattresses are provided but please bring your own sleeping bag
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (water and soft drinks with meals are included)
Meeting Points
Departure
Venture Ethiopia
Customers can meet us at our office which is within the compound of the Taitu Hotel, or we can pick up customers from any hotel within 6km of the Taitu Hotel.
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12-Day Tour in Northern Ethiopia and Trek in the Simien Mountains
(1) Reviews
Addis Ababa
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Northern Ethiopia boasts a wealth of both natural and historical treasures. You will see the spectacular "Smoking Water" of the Blue Nile Falls, take a boat trip to the famous island monasteries of Lake Tana and admire the medieval castles of Gondar, described as Ethiopia's "Camelot". You'll enjoy five and a half days of superb walking in the Simien Mountains National Park, where you can spot endemic wildlife including Gelada baboons and Ethiopian wolves (if you're lucky), as well as trekking to the summit of Ras Dashen (4543m), Ethiopia`s highest peak, with views that extend northwards to Eritrea.
Highlights
12 days
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 days
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full trek crew including cooks, scouts, muleteers and mules (for baggage transport)
Baggage transport (by mule) for the duration of the trek
Private transportation
Lunch
Camping equipment: tents and mattresses are provided but please bring your own sleeping bag
Dinner
Breakfast
Sleeping bag: tents and mattresses are provided but please bring your own sleeping bag
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (water and soft drinks with meals are included)
Meeting Points
Departure
Venture Ethiopia
Customers can meet us at our office which is within the compound of the Taitu Hotel, or we can pick up customers from any hotel within 6km of the Taitu Hotel.
Day 1 starts with a half-day city tour of Addis Ababa, including its museums, churches and the Mercato, reputedly the largest market in Africa.
5 hours
2
National Museum of Ethiopia
The oldest museum in Ethiopia, its most famous exhibit is "Lucy", the 3.5 million year old skeleton whose discovery in 1974 demonstrated that bipedal hominids evolved much earlier than previously thought. The museum also holds many other palaeontological and archaeological artefacts, as well as ethnographic and modern art displays.
1 hour
3
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Built to commemorate Ethiopia's emancipation from the Italian occupation, the cathedral is an important focal point for the Ethiopian Orthodox church. As a place of worship, it is considered second only to the Church of Our Lady Zion in Axum (where the original Ark of the Covenant is believed to be held).
1 hour
4
Mercato Market
Reputedly the largest market in Africa, the Mercato is the commercial hub of Addis Ababa. A close-knit grid of streets crammed with stalls, kiosks and shops, you can buy virtually anything here, but be prepared to negotiate!
