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Dawe Emede Travel and Tour: Tour Packages
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Program: Simien Mountains
Code: E1033
Transportation: Trekking
Duration: 09 nights (10 days) |
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The Semien Mountains National Park: Ras
Dashen (Ras Dejen) mountain in northern Ethiopia is the highest peak in
Ethiopia and fourth highest in Africa, Towering over the Ethiopian
Plateau at 4,620 meter (15,157 feet) above sea level.
 Ras
Dashen is part of the Simēn Mountains, a volcanic range of jagged
peaks. Adjacent to the mountain is the 179 square kilometer (69 square
miles) Simēn Mountains National Park, which was designated aWorld
Heritage Site in 1978 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO's World Heritage list recognizes
the world's unique natural and cultural places.
Wildlife: Three animals unique to Ethiopia are found in the area: the Walia Ibex, the Simien Jackal, and the Gelada baboon. The mountain is also the home of the lammergeyer,
a vulture with a 2.4 meter (8 feet) wingspan, known as the “bone
breaker” for its habit of breaking its prey's bones by dropping them on
rocks, White collared Pigeon, Watt led Ibis, White billed Starling, Spot-breasted Plover, and White backed and Black Tit.
| Day 01: |
Arrive to Debark and drive to Sankaber. Night- camping - Sankaber |
| Day 02: |
Start Trekking from Sankaber to Geech. Night- camping - Geech |
| Day 03: |
Mount Imetgo and Kedadit (Peak Mountains). Night- camping - Geech. |
| Day 04: |
Trekfrom Geech to Chennek. Night -camping - Chennek |
| Day 05: |
Trek from Chennek to Ambiko. Night- camping - Ambiko |
| Day 06: |
Climb Ras Dashen from Ambiko (4620 meters). Night -camping- Ambiko |
| Day 07: |
Trekfrom Ambiko to Sona. Night- camping - Sona |
| Day 08: |
Trek from Sona to Mekarebya. Night- camping - Mekarebya |
| Day 09: |
Trek from Mekarebya to Mulit. Night -camping - Mulit |
| Day 10: |
Trek from Mulit to Adarkay. Get you car and drive to Axum. Nigh- hotel – Axum |
Attention:
- Tour programs can be rearranged on request
- Special
tour programs for trekking (educational tour) in the Simien Mountains
and boat rafting on The Blue Nile River can be provided on request.
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Program: Historic Routes and Simien Mountains;
Code: E1022
Duration: 19 Nights (20 Days)
Transportation: Land and Air(4WD)
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| Day 1: Arrival |
Morning. Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Air Port. Meet there with us and transfer to your hotel for check in and after breakfast; drive to the Entoto Mountain for a panoramic view of Addis, Entoto Museum and the old palace of MenelikII (at Entoto Mountain), the National Museum where you can see different archaeological findings (including 3.18million years old skeleton of Lucy), Trinity Cathedral, Mausoleum of emperor MenelikII and finally Merkato – the largest open market in Africa. Overnight – at Ghion Hotel (4*) – Addis |
Day 2:
City Tour of Gondar |
Morning. Fly from Addis to Gondar and visit the 17th Century Emperor Fassiladas castles, the Swimming pool of the emperor, and Debre Birhan Selassie (Light of trinity) Church. After lunch, drive to the Simien National Park (Chennek). At the head Quarter of the park; at the town of Debark (101km from Gondar); you will collect entrance tickets and get a scout. After having the permission to the park, drive to the base site of Chennek (4000m above sea level). On the way, you will definitely discover the endemic animal of the Gelada Baboon and the Simien chain mountains. Gelada Baboon is a large baboon with brown hair and a bare red patch on its chest.Around Chennek; you will have an excellent chance to see the endemic Walia Ibex. The Walia Ibex is a wild mountain goat with long (male) and unique backward – curving horns. Overnight – Camping – Chennek |
Day 3:
The 11 Rock Hewn Churches |
Morning. Drive Dessie to Lalibela (300km). This route is scenic. Take stopovers on the way. Overnight – at Roha or Jerusalem Hotel (3*) - Lalibela
Lalibela in Brief: At the end of the 12th and beginning of the 13th centuries, King Lalibela of the Zeghie dynasty built a series of rock hewn churches, acknowledged as one of the wonders of the world by UNESCO.
The churches stand in two groups on either side of a river, which is known as river Jordan. Some of the churches are Bete Medhanealem (house of the Savior of the World), Bete Mariam (house of the Virgin Mary), Bete Golgotha Abba Libanos and Bete Michael. According to legend, anyone, who enters Bete Golgotha, will go to heaven as it contains Lalibela's tomb and personal treasures. Its also contains a recumbent figure of Christ. Bete Georgis is the most photographed church. It is curved in the form of a Greek cross. The first view is of a root ornamented with crosses. Generally, the Monolithic construction of Lalibela is considered as the 2nd Jerusalem. |
Day 4:
11 Hewn Churches of Lalibela |
Early morning. Trek to Asheten Mariam for a panoramic view of the region and a mountain Church. Descend down and visit first group of the Hewn Churches. After lunch, visit the Second group of Churches, and the cave church of Nakuto La’abe. Overnight - at Roha or Jerusalem Hotel (3*) - Lalibela |
Day 5:
Yimrahne Kirstos – amazing cave Church |
Morning. Drive from Lalibela to Mekelle. On the way; visit the cave church called Yimrahine Kirstos (42km from Lalibela), meaning: let Christ lead us. This cave Church is unique & fabulous if you compare it with other Ethiopian cave churches. It was built in 13thcentury, by the Zagwe
Dynasty (Agew ethnics) king, Yimrahne Krstos. In the Church: you will definitely stare for some time at the big tomb of King Yimrahne Kirstos, covered with decorated clothes, more than 5000(five) thousands of uncovered dead human skeletons who were pilgrimages from Egypt, Syria and Ethiopia during their times, amazing murals on the wall of the church, ancient church books being used even today and a year round spring water from top of the church. Proceed to Mekelle. Lunch at the town of Korem (212km. From Lalibela) and drive on best asphalt road to Mekelle. Overnight – aat Axum or Abraha Castle Hotel – Mekelle. |
| Day 6: Yeha Temple |
Morning. Drive to Axum. On the way, visit Mosque of Negash, We-Atsbeha, Yeha Temple, and Adwa escarpment. Night at Yeha/Rahmai Hotel-Axum |
Day 7:
The birth Place of Ethiopian History |
Full day visit. Explore the city of Axum. The city of Axum: treasures the ancient Ethiopia history. The attractions of Axum includes: the archaeological museum, monolithic steles, the tombs of King Kaleb, and the legendary Bath and the ruins of ancient palace of the Queen of Sheba, St Mary of Zion and the sanctuary that houses the original Arc of the covenant. It is strongly believed that the original Ark of God of Israel is resting right here for centuries! Overnight – Night at Yeha/Rahmai Hotel-Axum |
| Day 8: Sankaber |
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Morning. Drive from Axum to Semien Mountains via the escarpments of the Semien Mountains. On this day, you will appreciate the extremely fabulous Simien Mountains landscape. Arrive to Debark and collect entrance tickets at the Simien Mountains head office drive to Sankaber (36km from Debark). Over night- camping – Sankaber
The Park in Brief: It has been recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO. In the mountains; three animals, unique to Ethiopia are found: the Walia Ibex, the Simien Jackal, and the Gelada baboon. These baboons will be easily seen in groups in many areas of the Simiens. They are also known as the 'the bleeding heart baboon' for they are red on their chest.At Chennek Camping site, you will have a big chance for the Walia Ibex. Generally; the landscape of the area is immensely beautiful and a greatly worthy to be visited. |
Day 9:
Geech |
Morning. Trek to Geech (full day). At many points on the way, you will discover the endemic Gelada Baboon. Lunch at suitable place on the way. Overnight – Camping – Geech. |
Day 10:
Imetgo peak Mountains |
Morning. Mount Imetgo and Kedadit (Peak Mountains) and proceed to Chennek. On this day, you will appreciate the extremely fabulous Simien Mountains landscape, Gelada Baboon and a big chance for the Walia Ibex at Chennek. Overnight – Camping - Chennek |
Day 11:
Ambiko |
Morning. Explore Chennek area to see Walia ibex in groups. Here, you may see ibex and Gelada Baboons heating the morning sun together. After Break fast, trek from Chennek to Ambiko via Buayt (Peak Mountain).Overnight – Camping – Ambiko |
Day 12:
Ras Dashen (Ras Dejen) |
Morning. Climb Ras Dashen from Ambiko (estimated 4620 meters). At the top of this mountain, you will indeed feel the climax experience and mountain breathing satisfaction amongst peaks in the Simien chained mountains. Descend down to Ambiko for dinner and overnight - Ambiko |
Day 13:
Sona
Afdera |
Morning. Trek from Ambiko to Sona. Night- camping – Sona |
Day 14:
Mekarebya |
Morning. Trek from Sona to Mekarebya. Night- camping - Mekarebya |
Day 15:
Mulit |
Morning. Trek from Mekarebya to Mulit. Night -camping - Mulit |
Day 16:
Gondar |
Morning. Trek from Mulit to Adi Arkay and get your car to drive to Gondar (about 176km). On the way, visit the Jews (Felash Village). Overnight – at Goha or Lammergeyer Hotel – Gondar |
Day 17:
Gondar Castles, Churches & Gorgora |
Morning. Visit the Castles of emperor Fassiladas and his swimming pool, the 17century church of Debre Birhan Sillassie (Light of Trinity). Afternoon, drive to the small town of Gorgora(62km from Gondar) for Debre Sina Mariam Monastery, rich in murals. The old town of Gorgora was established by emperor Susnyos, father of Emperor Fassiladas who founded the City of Gondar in 1636 A.D. Night-Gorgora Hotel (situated on the shore of Lake Tana) – Gorgora |
Day 18:
Wanzaye Hot spring water |
Drive from Gorgora to Bahir Dar. (249kms). on the way, visit Wanzaye, a place for natural hot spring water (9kms from the main route to Bahir Dar). It is very important for the local people (a curing spa against some diseases).People will immerse into the hot spring bath (a big room that accommodates from 40 to 80 people together) for about 6 hours (3 hours morning and 3hours afternoon) per day. In doing so, the patient will be cured or will have seen changes from his disease within a weak. Lunch, at wanzaye Hotel and drive to Bahir Dar. Night- at Tana/ Papyrus Hotel-Bahir Dar |
Day 19:
The Tis Issat of the Blue Nile and Monasteries on Lake Tana |
Morning; drive to the small town of Tiss Abay(32km rough road) to visit the impressive Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tis Isat or 'Smoke of Fire'. The fall throws up a continuous spray of water droplets which sprinkles up to a kilometer away. Much of the water is diverted for Hydroelectric Generation plant but it is worth visiting for the walk around and see a Portuguese made bridge (17Century) and the country side. The area around the water fall is amazingly fertile and the Amhara people who live here farm wheat, sorghum and Teff (from which Injera, the national bread, is made). After the fall, return to Bahir Dar & make city tour of Bahir Dar which includes: market where you can find the pottery, traditional hand-made woven clothes, and Woito Basket market. After lunch, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit monasteries (14th century). You will visit only the most accessible and representative of the monasteries on the lake, still serving their original function: Ura Kidane Mehret, and Azwa Maryam (in Zeghie Peninsula), Kibran Church (prohibited for women) & Entos Eyesus. Evening, drive to the Bezawit hill top to visit the palace of Emperor Haile SelassieI, panoramic view of Bahir Dar, the Source of the Blue Nile, leaving its source of Lake Tana. Night- at Tana/ Papyrus Hotel-Bahir Dar |
Day 20:
Departure |
Morning; Fly from Bahir Dar to Addis and departure home or to your next destination in the Afternoon or Evening. |
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