Siemein Mountain Ras dashen Trekking 9 Days Via Adiarkay
Day 1: Drive from Gonder to Simien Mountains National Park
In the morning after breakfast Drive from Gondar to the Siemen National Park a Unesco recorded world natural heritage site. On the way we will make a stop At Debark (2800 M) to collect The guide , cook , Scouts and permission after paying the necessary fees to the park office . Here We will collect All the necessary Items for the next days of our Trekking. Then We will continue our drive in to the Park.The simein mountain is found above 3000 M sea level and in many cases trekker’s need to be Acclimatized to the high altitude of the area on the first day. On this day you will do a small trekking of 2 hrs to Sankaber Campsite (3200 M). It has a stunning view over the valley, mountain range, and see the endemic gelada baboon troops. Arrive in Sankaber.
Driving time 2:30 Hrs
Difficulty: moderate
Trekking time: 2 -3 hours.
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek ↑400m, ↓250m
Overnight: Sankaber campsite
Day 2: Trek Sankaber – Geech
In the morning after breakfast you will starts the trek with a gentle stroll through the Erica heather that hangs on white lichen and mosses, it resembles with a white beard of an old man. From Sankaber (3200 M) you will Trek to Gich (3600m) After 2-3 hours of trek you will reach the seasonal Jinbar water fall or Nigus Aysmush View point, although it is little or no water in the dry season it is a very Impressive 500 Meter deep fall. Usually the rare and graceful lammergeyer will be spotted, while soaring in search of food. We take a break at the river and have a picnic lunch before we start passing through a wounderful views of simen mountains range and ascend gradually on an undulating trail for 2-3 hours to reach the village of Geech where we will camp for overnight.
Trekking time 5 to 6 hours.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑1.000m, ↓800m)
Overnight: Geech campsite
Day 3: Trek from Geech to Chennek
Early morning After Break Fast leave Gich camp sit to chenek. The trek will take from 7- 8 hrs. passing through One of the most scenic and spectacular trails in the National park. This route takes you to Imet Gogo View Point (3,926 m ) where you will be rewarded with 360 degree spectacular Views in to the lowlands , valleys, canyon, and the mountains range.
From Imet Gogo you will trek Chenek viewing the canyon, ridges and valleys and stop at the next view point at Innateye (4,070 m) before continue trekking to chenek (3,600m). Chennek, is the best place to see the Indemic Walia Ibex and the rare Ethiopian Wolf.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑900m, ↓900m)
Trekking time 4-5 h, 12 km
Overnight: Chennek campsite
Day 4: Trek Chenneck – Ambiko
In the early morning we start trakking from Chennek to Buwhait Pass, where we may encounter the endemic Walia Ibexes (capra ibex) again, the treeking has a climbing of about 600m and a steep Hike to reach Bwahit Rass (about 4,430m) . It allows you to have a great view of the Ras Dashen mountain (4543m), the highest peak in Ethiopia. We will trek down into Meseha river and Valley then climb up again to Ambiko. This trek has a total ascent of 945m, and a total descent of 1,400m. The highest point of the day is 4,200m and the lowest is 2,800m.
Trekking time 7-8 hours 22 Km
Difficulty: medium/difficult,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑945m, ↓1.400m
Overnight: Ambiko campsite
Day 5: Trek Ambiko – Ras Dashen – Ambiko
Today is the best day we will be at the highest peak in Ethiopia, Ras Dashen Mountain (4543 M). Sometimes called the roof of Africa. We eat breakfast befor sun rise and start trekking through the valley. When we reach the mountain it will become steeper and steeper. Climbing is hard and become challenging to reach the Summit. Once you reach the Summit you will be rewarded with amazing views of the whole area. Trek Back to Ambiko Camping site. The Total ascent and descent of this trek is 1,300m.
Trekking time: 10 hrs., 22 km
Difficulty: difficult
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑1.300m, ↓1300m)
Overnight: Ambiko campsite
Day 6 Trekking from Ambiko to Sona
Trekk from Ambiko to Sona crossing The river Valley and Farm lands of the local community. We will stop at the village of Arkwasiye where will make a visit to the local famers house and spend time to learn more about the culture of the local people. When you hike down to the valley you will start to feel difference in temperature of the high land and the warmer lowlands of the area. From there you can also have a spectacular view of the Siemien mountain where you have been hiking for the past days.
Trekking time 7-8 hours 20 km
Difficulty: medium/difficult
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑700m, ↓1.300m)
Overnight: Sona campsite
Day 7 Trekking Sona to Mekarebya
On today’s trek We will further descend more than 1000 Meter down in to Ansiya river and hike further to Mekarbya (1900 M) underneath of Imet Gogo View point. , Our camping site for the day is Mekarebya.
Trekking time: 4 hrs. Distance 9 KM
Difficulty: medium,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑250m, ↓1.400m
Overnight Camping in Mekarebya.
Day 8 Trekking from Mekarebya to Mulit
Today we will have the easier trek so far on our way to Mulit. We will find a small lake where you may take a swim. We go up further 400 M altitude difference along a beautiful farmland before arriving The Village Mullit. We may have a coffee and mingle with the local farmers to get the opportunity learning their ways of life.
Trekking time: 4-5 hrs. – 12 km
Difficulty: moderate/medium,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑800m, ↓700m
Overnight Camping in Mulit
Day 9 Mullit- Adi Arkay
Today we will only trek for two hours to reach the village of Adi Arkay. Where our car will wait us for Pick up. Drive back to Gondar Passing through the Lima Limo Road.
Trekking time: 2 hrs. Distance 6 km
Difficulty: moderate/medium,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑200m, ↓550m
Over night Gondar