After breakfast we embark on the city tour through the Addis Abeba which means ‘New Flower’.  We drive to the Entoto mountain, the first residence of the King Menelik when he moved in 1881 the capital of Shewa from Ankober to Entoto. This visit is followed by a visit to Orthodox Cathedral. After lunch we visit the National Museum which contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. After lunch we pay a visit to the Ethnological Museum, the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie and finally drive to Merkato, arguably the largest open- air market in East Africa. Dinner and overnight will be at the Friendship Hotel.

Accommodation: Friendship Hotel

Meal Plan: B B

Today morning we fly to Bahir Dar.  We are met on arrival by our driver/guide and transferred to Blue Nile Resort for lunch.  In the afternoon, we take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the Island Monasteries, such as those on the Zege Peninsula and Kibran Gabriel (which do not allow entry for women). In the late afternoon we return to the town and have time to take a stroll as the sun sets over the Lake.  Dinner and overnight will be at Blue Nile Hotel.

Accommodation: Blue Nile Resort

Meal Plan: D B

In the morning, we drive to the Blue Nile Falls for a hike around the area. The 3-hour walk is offers spectacular views over the falls.  For lunch we return to the Blue Nile Resort and drive in the afternoon to Gondar for a dinner and Overnight at the Goha Hotel.  We shall meet our mountain guide for a detailed briefing about the mountain tour.

Accommodation: Goha Hotel

Meal Plan: D B

Today we have an early breakfast and drive via Debark to the Simien Mountain National Park, after entering the park we meet our guide and proceed with a lunch stop at a view point to the Geech Village for dinner and Overnight. With some luck we will find herds of Gelada baboons and mountain Ibex.

Accommodation: Geech Village

Meal Plan: D B

Today we ascend, a headland at the edge of a ridge that stands close to 4000 metres with unbelievable 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains. We can see west, back towards Sankaber and Geech, and south-east along a large gorge towards tomorrow’s destination. The trail continues l through Giant Erica woodlands before emerging on the moorland at Inatye, the second highest peak in the western part of the park. We descend to 3620 m to spend the night at Chenek camp which is often the best spot to see both Ethiopian Wolves and Walia Ibex.

Length of hike:  7-8 hours/18km

Accommodation: Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Mount Buahit is Ethiopia’s third highest peak, standing at an impressive 4430 metre. Your route to Mount Buahit follows footpaths off the road alongside a stream that trickles down the hill. This is quite a steep walk, but we can take regular breaks at great view points en route. This is also our best chance to see Walia Ibex.  At the summit, are rewarded with phenomenal views across the entire Simiens range.  We descend to the main road where 4x4 cars take us to Ambiko camp at 2700m for dinner and overnight in tent.

Accommodation: Ambiko Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

The day begins before sunrise to give us ample time for trekking. The first 2-3 hours we follow a rocky trail. The trail then starts to ascend more steeply and continues for another hour. From here to the summit it will take about 2 hours trekking through Afro alpine meadows. The trail winds its way into the moorland where everlasting flowers and helichrysum become dominant. The trail to the summit is obvious and easy until you make that final scramble and find yourself on the roof of Africa. Eventually, we return 4-5 hours to the Ambiko campsite for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ambiko Fly Camp

Meal Plan: B L D

Today after breakfast we will be picked up by 4x4 vehicles and return to the Simien Mountain Lodge for lunch and an afternoon to relax. We enjoy the comfort of the lodge and the hot shower after many days of hiking. All rooms have traditional Ethiopian decor. There are original oil paintings and traditional weave – simply a place to relax and rejuvenate.

Accommodation: Simien Mountain Lodge

Meal Plan: L D

Today after breakfast we return to Goha hotel in Gondar. Here we embark on acity tour and visit the 17th century royal palaces and the old standing mural painting church of Debre Birhan Selassie. The city's unique imperial precinct contains a dozen castles and fortress-like battlements built by various Emperors during the 236-year period of the Gondarian Empire. By European standards, the Gondar castles may not be elaborate, but their very presence in Africa makes them a rare and imposing sight. We can have a lunch at the city square and continue our tour at the beautifully painted Debre Birhan Selassie church. The Debre Birhan Selassie Church in Gondar town is famous for its "winged angel faces "that decorate the entire ceiling.  Dinner and Overnight will be at the Goha Hotel.

Accommodation: Goha Hotel

Meal Plan: B L D

Today after breakfast we transfer to the airport for a flight to Addis to connect with our international flight. Depending on the flight times we may have time to enjoy a typical Ethiopian traditional dinner.