🕓Addis Ababa: 10-Day Simien Mountains& Lalibela Tour

Day 1 Addis-GondarTake a short morning flight to Gondar, the old mountain capital. Enjoy a warm welcome and transfer to your hotel. Explore Gondar’s rich history, including its medieval castles and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its iconic ceiling of painted angels.Day 2 Gondar-Sankaber (3250 m)Drive from Gondar to the park headquarters in Debark. Arrange your permits and pick up your scout. Begin your first hike along the northern edge of the escarpment, encountering gelada baboons and enjoying views over the foothills and plains of northern Ethiopia.Day 3 Sankaber-Gich (3600 m), 5-6 hoursFollow the northern escarpment eastward, descending into the Kaba Valley. Climb up to Gich Abyss for a spectacular view of the abyss and a large waterfall. Have lunch at the Jinbar River before walking to Gich camp, a good area to look for lammergeyer and thick-billed raven.Day 4 Gich (3600 m), 5-6 hoursWalk to the three marvelous viewpoints Imet-Gogo, Seha, and Kedadit. Spend time at Imet-Gogo, the best observation point in the Simien Mountains. Return to the camp for lunch, then walk to Kedadit for sunset views.Day 5 Gich-Chennek (3600m), 6-7 hrsStart with a downhill walk to the Jin Bahir valley, then trek uphill through the dense Erica Arboria forest and fields of Giant Lobelia. Enjoy the grassy and comfortable path through the wide plateau.Day 6 Chennek-Buwahit-Chennek, 5-6 hrsTrek uphill and downhill to Mt. Buwahit (4430m), with views of Ras-Dejen (4543m), the highest mountain peak in Ethiopia. Return to Chennek for the night.Day 7 Chennek-GondarEnjoy a morning walk before driving back to Gondar. Spend the night in Gondar.Day 8 Gondar-LalibelaFly to Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the monolithic red-hued churches carved into the rock, linked by a network of crevices and tunnels.Day 9 LalibelaVisit the eastern group of rock-hewn churches, with intricate carvings and dark tunnels. Travel to the Nakutelab rock-hewn church, built into a natural cave. Participate in an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at a private home.Day 10 Lalibela-AddisFly back to Addis, concluding your Ethiopian adventure.