6-Day Ethiopian Ultimate Adventure, Hike, Camp & Safari

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

Arrival Gondar and transfer to Simien National Park

Upon arrival in Gondar, your guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to Debark, the gateway to Simien Mountains National Park (approx. 2–3 hours drive). After securing permits and meeting your local guide and scouts, you'll continue into the park toward Sankaber, enjoying your first scenic views of Ethiopia’s dramatic highlands along the way.
Depending on arrival time, take a short acclimatization hike along the escarpment to spot Gelada baboons, klipspringers, and soaring lammergeiers. Settle into the lodge or campsite, and prepare for your high-altitude adventure.
Overnight stay camping.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Trekking from Sankaber to Geech Camp

After breakfast, begin your trek through giant lobelia forests and dramatic cliffside trails. Today’s hike takes around 5–6 hours and includes stunning views of the Geech Abyss and Jinbar Waterfall, which plunges hundreds of meters into the valley below. The trail is rich with endemic wildlife and birds.
Arrive at Geech Camp, a peaceful spot set among alpine meadows with incredible sunset views over the Simien escarpments. This is a perfect location for stargazing.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Trek Back to Sankaber and drive Gondar

Begin your return trek via a slightly different route to Sankaber (or an arranged pickup point). Along the way, look for: Walia ibex Ethiopia’s endangered mountain goat and More Geladas and highland birds and Local flora such as giant lobelia and evergreens.
Reach the park exit or pickup point by early afternoon. Drive back to Debark for lunch and rest.
Arrive in Gondar by 5:00 PM.
overnight stay Ag hotel.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

AG Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Gondar to Addis Ababa – Drive to Awash National Park

Depart early morning from Gondar, Take a short domestic flight from Gondar to Addis Ababa, and then drive east toward Awash National Park (approx. 4–5 hours).
Upon arrival, settle into your lodge, located near the Awash River and its impressive waterfall. If time permits, enjoy a short walk around the area to spot olive baboons, vervet monkeys, and birdlife along the riverbanks.
Overnight stay Genet Hotel Awash.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot)

High Season September to April (The park is never busy)

Best Weather October to February

Wildlife in Awash NP

Olive Baboon Abundant

Beisa Oryx Common

Soemmerring's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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Lesser Kudu Occasional

Desert Warthog Occasional

Defassa Waterbuck Occasional

Nile Crocodile Occasional

Spotted Hyena Occasional

Guereza Monkey Rare

Ethiopian Wolf None

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Game Drive and Hot Springs in Awash National Park

Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the savanna plains of Awash National Park. This unique dry ecosystem supports wildlife such as beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelles, lesser kudu, wart hogs, and more than 450 bird species, including the endemic Abyssinian ground hornbill and secretary bird.
Visit the Filwoha Hot Springs, nestled among palm groves in the park’s northeastern corner. Take a dip in the warm, turquoise pools a natural spa in the wilderness. On your way back, enjoy a sundowner at the Awash River gorge.
Overnight stay Awash.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Return to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Addis Ababa (approx. 4–5 hours drive). If time allows, stop at Nazret (Adama) or the Crater Lakes of Debre Zeyit for a scenic lunch. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, enjoy some final souvenir shopping or a cultural dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant before your transfer to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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