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SIMIEN MOUNTAIN & RAS DASHEN TREK, ETHIOPIA TREK: OPEN CHALLENGE |
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Dates:
8 October - 18 October 2008
7 October - 17 October 2009
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Open Challenges are open to anyone wanting to raise money for any charity, whether it’s a large national organisation or your local hospice or appeal.
Simien Mountain & Ras Dashen Trek, Ethiopia
11 days / 10 nights
Trip Grade: Tough
Please click here for an explanation of the grades.
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INTRODUCTION
The Simien Mountains form one of Africa’s largest and most spectacular mountain ranges. With many of the peaks rising above 4000m, they make an awe-inspiring sight and contain Ethiopia’s highest mountain – Ras Dashen, standing majestically at 4620m.
Our trek takes us through the Simien Mountain National Park, an area abundant with wildlife and exotic vegetation, fertile cultivated terraces and vibrant hillside villages. Our ultimate goal is the summit of Ras Dashen - the spectacular 360 degree views from the top will take your breath away.
This is a tough, challenging and incredibly rewarding trek, and you will remember the beauty of the countryside, the diversity of the flora and fauna and the friendliness of the local people for a long time to come.
ALL OUR OPEN CHALLENGES ARE ADVENTUROUS AND CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE BY MOST PEOPLE PROVIDED THEY TRAIN WELL IN ADVANCE!
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Fly London to Addis Ababa
Day 2: Arrive Addis, transfer to Gonder; free till evening briefing
Day 3: Transfer to National Park; trek plateau; look out for gelada baboons
Day 4: Trek via Geech Abyss and spectacular waterfall to cultivated village terraces
Day 5: Cross moorland to fabulous views of cliffs and canyons; climb to 4090m pass before descent to camp
Day 6: Ascend through Chenek valley, home to protected walia ibex; drop into next valley
Day 7: Steep climb to Ras Dashen, with 360° views at summit (4620m); descend to camp
Day 8: Descend to valley bottom then climb back to Chenek
Day 9: Transfer to Gonder, time to explore and shop; evening celebrations!
Day 10: Free time in Gonder; flight to Addis; depart Addis for London
Day 11: Arrive London
For more information call 01722 718444 or email openchallenges@discoveradventure.com
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 If you would like to take part in this challenge, please ask us for our trip registration pack. You can also sign up by clicking above on the 'Book Online' button.
If you have any questions about our Open Challenges please just call or email us!
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