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Ras Dashen

17-Day Ethiopia Tour Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel. Explore key landmarks and cultural sites. Day 2: Addis Ababa to Danakil Depression Drive to Ragad to witness salt mining activities. Visit Dallol's colorful landscapes, Lake Assal, and camel caravans. Overnight in Hamadella. Day 3: Dallol to Erta Ale Drive to Erta Ale, home to the world's only permanent lava lake. Trek to Dodom, then camp near Erta Ale. Day 4: Erta Ale to Mekelle Watch the sunrise over the crater. After breakfast, descend and visit Lake Giulietti before heading to Mekelle for the night. Day 5: Mekelle to Gheralta Explore Tigray's rock-hewn churches, including Abrha We Ashibha and Abune Yemata Guh. Overnight in Hawzen. Day 6: Hawzen to Axum Visit the ruins of Yeha and Debre Damo Monastery before returning to Axum for the night. Day 7: Exploring Axum Discover Axum’s historical sites like the obelisks, the Queen of Sheba’s Bath, and St. Mary of Zion Church. Overnight in Axum. Day 8: Axum to Simien Mountains National Park Drive to Sankaber, stopping at the park head office to register. Enjoy a short trek around the campsite. Overnight in Sankaber. Day 9: Trek from Sankaber to Gich Camp Hike to Gich Camp via Jinibar Falls, taking approximately 6 hours. Day 10: Trek from Gich to Chennek Trek to Chennek via Imet Gogo, observing stunning views and endemic wildlife. Overnight in Chennek. Day 11: Summit Ras Bwahit Trek to Ethiopia’s second-highest peak, Ras Bwahit (4,430m), then return to Chennek. Day 12: Morning Trek and Transfer to Gondar Explore Chennek in the morning, then transfer back to Gondar. Day 13: Historical Gondar Visit Fasilidas' Castle, Fasilidas Swimming Pool, and Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Overnight in Gondar. Day 14: Gondar to Bahir Dar Drive to Bahir Dar, then enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana, visiting historic monasteries and a local market. Day 15: Blue Nile Falls Visit the Blue Nile Falls in the morning, then return to Gondar for an overnight stay. Day 16: Gondar to Lalibela Fly to Lalibela and explore rock-hewn churches, including the Northwestern and Southeastern Clusters. Overnight in Lalibela. Day 17: Lalibela to Addis Ababa Attend early church services if applicable. After breakfast, fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy sightseeing and overnight stay in the city. This itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethiopia’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural heritage.

Embark on a 6-day trek through the Simien Mountains. Hike to the top of Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia, and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Day 1: Gondar to Sankaber Start your trek with a drive from Gondar to Michibiny. Stop at the Simien Mountains National Park headquarters to arrange the permit. Begin your trek with a 2-3 hour hike to Sankaber. Overnight at the campsite. Day 2: Sankaber to Gich Hike from Sankaber to Gich. Pass through highland grasslands, heather forests, and cultivated fields. Follow a spectacular escarpment with dramatic views. Encounter the friendly gelada baboons foraging in big groups. Reach the Jinbar Falls, a waterfall that plunges several hundred meters down the escarpment. Pass through the welcoming village of Gich. Overnight at the campsite. Day 3: Gich to Chennek Hike from Gich to Chennek. Pass through the Gich plateau, where the giant lobelia is abundant. Spot the majestic lammergeyer and the endemic thick-billed raven. Pass some major peaks and a deep valley. Reach Chennek, the best place to spot the endemic and endangered walia ibex. Overnight at the campsite. Day 4: Chennek to Ambiko Hike from Chennek to Ambiko. Hike up the Bwahit Pass and summit Bwahit, the second-highest peak after Ras Dashen. Reach the bottom of the valley of the Mesheha River before reaching Ambiko. Overnight at the campsite. Day 5: Ambiko to Ras Dashen Hike from Ambiko to Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia. Take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Return to Ambiko. Overnight at the campsite. Day 6: Ambiko to Gondar Hike from Ambiko to Chiro Leba. Drive back to Gondar.