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11-Days Tour Gonder, Simien Mountain, Danakil & Omo Valley is a 11 days tour in Ethiopia via the Ethiopia route, starting from USD 2172. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
11 days
Ethiopia
USD 2172
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 11-Days Tour Gonder, Simien Mountain, Danakil & Omo Valley
Simien Mountains is the world's best trekking route, with endemic wildlife and lodges perched in the hills. The Danakil is known for its extreme heat, volcanoes, and salt flats. It's also home to the active volcano Erta Ale and the Dallol Crater. You'll experience another way of life as you’re welcomed by some of the 88 cultural communities of the Omo Valley. Famed for its cultural traditions and tribal diversity, this remote corner of Ethiopia has been a cultural crossroads for millennia.
- Duration: 11 days
- Route: Ethiopia
- Starts at: USD 2172
Highlights for 11-Days Tour Gonder, Simien Mountain, Danakil & Omo Valley
Day 1: Fly to Gondar and Explore
Day 2: Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park Trek
Day 3: Simien Mountains National Park Exploration
Day 4: Final Trek and Return to Gondar
Day 5: Fly to Addis Ababa, then Semera
Day 6: Drive to Hamedela in the Danakil Depression
Day 7: Explore Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano
Day 8: Return to Semera via Danakil Depression
Day 9: Fly to Jinka, Visit Omorate, and Dasenech
Day 10: Discover Karo and Hamer People's
Day 11: Visit Mursi and Ari Peoples, Return to Addis Ababa
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Fly to Gondar and Explore |
| Day 02 | Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park Trek |
| Day 03 | Simien Mountains National Park Exploration |
| Day 04 | Final Trek and Return to Gondar |
| Day 05 | Fly to Addis Ababa, then Semera |
| Day 06 | Drive to Hamedela in the Danakil Depression |
| Day 07 | Explore Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano |
| Day 08 | Return to Semera via Danakil Depression |
| Day 09 | Fly to Jinka, Visit Omorate, and Dasenech |
| Day 10 | Discover Karo and Hamer People's |
| Day 11 | Visit Mursi and Ari Peoples, Return to Addis Ababa |
Day 01: Fly to Gondar and Explore
>> Morning: You'll have a flight to Gondar.
Afternoon: You will visit key attractions such as Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure), Fasilides’ Bath, and Debre Berhan Selassie Church.
Evening: You'll relax and enjoy traditional Ethiopian cuisine at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Gondar.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: HaZ Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)
Day 02: Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park Trek
>> Morning: You'll drive to Simien Mountains National Park (2-3 hours), and you will have a game drive.
Trekking: You'll begin trekking with views of dramatic landscapes, spotting wildlife such as gelada baboons.
Evening: You will settle into the campsite and enjoy a warm campfire dinner.
Overnight stay: Camp in the Simien Mountains.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP
Day 03: Simien Mountains National Park Exploration
>> You will enjoy full-day trekking through the Simien Mountains.
Highlights include:
Observation of diverse flora and fauna, including gelada baboons, ibex and Ethiopian wolves.
A picnic lunch amidst scenic vistas.
Overnight stay: Camping in the Simien Mountains.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP
Day 04: Final Trek and Return to Gondar
>> On this day, it will be your final day trekking in Simien Mountain. On the way back, you'll enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the mountain.
Morning: You'll conclude your trek and drive back to Gondar.
Afternoon: You'll have free time to relax or explore Gondar further.
Overnight: Hotel in Gondar.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 05: Fly to Addis Ababa, then Semera
>> On this day, you will have an easy day. You will be using flights until Semera.
Morning: You will fly to Addis Ababa with a connecting flight to Semera.
Evening: You will have a brief orientation about the Danakil Depression.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Semera.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Dini Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Semera (Town)
Day 06: Drive to Hamedela in the Danakil Depression
>> You will drive to Hamedela in the Danakil Depression.
Morning: You'll begin the journey to Hamedela, stopping for local interactions and views of the landscape.
Afternoon: You will arrive at Hamedela and set up camp.
Evening: You will enjoy a spectacular sunset over the desert.
Overnight stay: Camping in Hamedela.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 07: Explore Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano
>> Today, you will be exploring Dallol and Erta Ale Volcano
Morning: You'll visit Dallol’s colorful sulfur springs and mineral formations.
Afternoon: You will drive to the base of the Erta Ale Volcano.
Evening: You'll begin the ascent of Erta Ale to witness the active lava lake.
Overnight stay: Camping near Erta Ale.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 08: Return to Semera via Danakil Depression
>> You will return to Semera via the Danakil Depression.
Morning: You'll explore additional sites in the Danakil Depression, including salt pans and camel caravans.
Afternoon: You'll drive back to Semera.
Evening: You'll catch your last flight to Addis Ababa.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Addis Ababa.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Caravan Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)
Day 09: Fly to Jinka, Visit Omorate, and Dasenech
>> You'll fly to Jinka and visit Omorate and Dasenech.
Morning: You will fly to Jinka.
Afternoon: You'll drive to Omorate, cross the Omo River, and visit the Dasenech people to learn about their culture.
Evening: You'll drive to Turmi for an overnight stay.
Overnight stay: Lodge in Turmi.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10: Discover Karo and Hamer People's
>> Morning: After breakfast, you'll visit the Karo people, known for their intricate body paintings.
Afternoon: You'll explore the Hamer tribe, famed for their traditional ceremonies and hairstyles.
Evening: You will return to Jinka for the night.
Overnight stay: Lodge in Jinka.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Jinka Resort Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 11: Visit Mursi and Ari Peoples, Return to Addis Ababa
>> Morning: You'll drive to Mago National Park to meet the Mursi people, who are famous for lip plates.
Afternoon: You'll explore the Ari peoples, learning about their pottery and coffee-making traditions.
Evening: You'll fly back to Addis Ababa.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Addis Ababa.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section