3-Day Ethiopia Wildlife & Simien Mountains Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Gondar – Simien Mountains – Sankaber Area

After breakfast in Gondar, drive approximately 2–3 hours to the Simien Mountains entrance. Upon arrival, complete park registration and begin your first guided trek in the Sankaber area.

Enjoy a scenic introductory hike along the escarpment, offering your first views of the vast mountain ranges and deep valleys. This area is well known for frequent sightings of Gelada baboon troops, often observed grazing in large groups along cliff edges.

In the late afternoon, enjoy sunset views over the highlands before settling into your lodge or campsite.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada Monkey Abundant

Walia Ibex Occasional

Ethiopian Wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden Jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Accommodation:

Limalimo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Wildlife & Scenic Trekking

Today is dedicated to a full exploration of the Simien Mountains ecosystem. After breakfast, begin a guided trek through high-altitude trails, valleys, and ridge lines.

This is the best opportunity to observe endemic wildlife, including:

Large troops of Gelada baboons
Occasional sightings of walia ibex on rocky cliffs
Endemic highland birds such as lammergeiers (bearded vultures)

You will stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking dramatic cliffs and may visit waterfall viewpoints depending on weather and trekking conditions. A picnic lunch will be served in a scenic outdoor location.

Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon for rest and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sunrise Trek – Return to Gondar

Early morning guided walk to enjoy sunrise over the Simien highlands, offering ideal photography conditions and final wildlife observation.

After breakfast, begin your drive back to Gondar. Upon arrival, the tour ends. Optional extension includes a short city tour of Gondar’s historical castles and UNESCO-listed heritage sites, depending on your schedule.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.