Adventure and Nature Route
Tour Code : ANR-1
Duration : 10 days, 9 nights
~ Arrival to Addis Ababa Bole International airport, greet and welcome. Transfer to a hotel for a check-in and a quick break. Before lunch, visit Merkato (the biggest open market in Africa). In the afternoon, visit the National museum and Entoto Park. Overnight in a suggested hotel.
~ Take a morning flight to Gondar, transfer to a hotel for a check-in. In the afternoon, visit the 17th/18th centuries Castles built by the Gondar Kings, the bath of King Fasiladas, and the church of Debre Birhan Selassie. Overnight in a suggested hotel.
~ Early morning, drive to Sankaber (160kms) passing via Debark, where the headquarter of the Simien Mountains National Park is located. Overnight camping at Sankaber.
~ A 7 to 8 hours trekking to Gich (3600 meters above sea level), admiring the majestic high rising mountains and the Jinbar waterfall. Overnight camping at Gich.
~ A 2 to 3 hours trektrekking to Mt.Imet Gogo (3928 meters above sea level) for a better and amazing view over the highlands and lowlands stretching all over the vast plains. A Sunset view is part of this day activity from the nearest peak to Gich. Overnight camping at Gich.
~ A very long day, but worthy. Trek for about 9 to 10 hours to Chenek (3600 meters above sea level), with an unforgettable lunch break moment at Mt Enatiye (4070 meters above sea level). Overnight camping at Chenek.
~ Early morning, a 8 to 9 hours trek to Ambiko via Buhait pass, admiring on the way the nearest approach to the clouds and the pride you feel as setting footsteps above all high rising mountains. Overnight camping at Ambiko.
~ Early morning at 4 AM, start the long steep hike of 7 hours up to Mt. Ras Dejen (). Though it seems a very tough and tiresome trekking, the final reward will be priceless as you set foot on the highest peak of Ethiopia, leaving you a majestic feel and pride. After a long breathtaking break, start descending back to Ambiko for a joyful afternoon. Overnight camping at Ambiko.
~ In the morning, hike for a couple of hours to Chiro Leba, where you meet the vehicles and drive back to Gondar. Leaving behind all those tiresome days, but with an unforgettable trekking activity and a memorable lifetime experience. Overnight in a suggested hotel.
~ Take a morning flight back to Addis Ababa. Spend the day visiting the Holy Trinity cathedral and some souvenirs shop. A farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant marks the end of the tour.



