EXPEDITION SUMMARY
| Expedition: | Simien Mountains |
| Code: | XPD080 |
| Region: | Africa |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| Activity: | Trekking |
| Duration: | 14 |
| Cost: | *$3790 |
| *Per Person Twin Share | |
Simien Mountains > Expedition Overview
HIGHLIGHTS
- Trek through remote rural
communities of this ancient land
- Reach Ethiopia's highest peak
of Ras Dejen (4563m)
- See fascinating wildlife such as the lion
like Gelada Baboon
- Visit centuries old Churches on Lake Tana
and Lalibela
OVERVIEW
Ethiopia remains an enigma to many.
It is an ancient land with history going back 3000 years. Its society
is rich with colorful culture, of secret societies and centuries old
Churches. Ethiopia retains the Julian Calendar of 13 months in a year
and is said to be home of the Holy Grail of the Old Testament.
The northern and central regions of the country boast some of the most magnificent mountain ranges in all of Africa. In this region alone there are over 20, 4000m peaks. These ancient ranges are dramatic, with enormous gorges being gouged out by torrents of water over the millennia. They are the home of the beautiful lion like Gelada Baboon and the highest peak of Ethiopia, Ras Dejen (4563m).
Your expedition will take us through this amazing country, from the fertile lowlands and rural communities to the summit of Ras Dejen. We will visit the island Churches of Lake Tana and remote villages of the Simien region. Ethiopia is still one of the world's best kept secrets. Join us on this unbelievable and unforgettable expedition.
Our scheduled departures are marketed all over the world, so you will be joined by like minded adventurers from the U.K, the U.S and Europe. Group sizes are generally less than 10.
UPCOMING XPD DATES
