Short Community Hiking in Gurage Ethiopia

Travel: 210 km

Hiking: 2-3 h; 8 km

We'll pick you up from your home or hotel in Addis Ababa. Driving from Addis Abeba to Gurage via Woliso and Wolkite will take you about 3-4 hours. Finally, through passing the town Gubrie and some smaller villages we will drive up to the highland of Gurage. You'll start hiking in the beautiful and breath taking villages and landscape of Gurage. Our destination for today, after hiking 2 to 3 hours, is a campsite in a rural area close to a spectacular valley. In our campsite fresh and delicious dishes will be served as soon as you arrive. First night in the tent.

Meals: -/L/D

Accommodation: Camping

Travel: -

Hiking: 6-7 h; 17 km

After breakfast we hike into a valley, while witnessing the traditional way of life of the Gurage ethnic group, both in the Christian and Muslim part of the locals. It's yet another spectacular journey for nature lovers. The evergreen hills, the beautiful rivers are the traditional godjo houses in every village are all waiting for us. Upon arrival in our next host community at a lower and warmer altitude, you'll have some time to relax and enjoy, before having dinner and the second night in the tent.

Meals: B/L/D

Accommodation: Camping

Travel: 3-4 h; 200 km

Hiking: 3 h; 8 km

Today you will be crossing a deep valley with a river. The slopes are steep and covered with dense green forest. The path is a bit steep and recommended only for experienced hikes (but alternatives are available). And adventurers with some climbing abilities have the chance to reach a cave hidden in the forest. After crossing the river, on the other side, you need climbing a few 100m uphill where the vehicle is waiting. After a lunch in a local restaurant you will drive back to Addis Ababa.

Meals: B/L/-

Accommodation: -

• 2 nights camping in tents for 2 persons;
• all transfers and travels in Ethiopia with private car (minivan or 4x4);
• full board (1 drink per meal included, alcoholic drinks excluded);
• all entrance fees and permissions at tourist attractions, churches, museums and national parks;
• for the trekking: entrance and camping fees, guide, scouts and rangers, mules and mulemen or porters, cook, cooking and camping equipment (it's recommended to bring your own sleeping bag);
• all persons for safety and security (when prescribed);
• all tips for meals;
• all (mandatory) local guides in the single destinations;
• all taxes and administrative fees;
• 24/7 emergency assistance;
• experienced SimienEcoTours Mountain Guide (fluently English & Amharic speaking), other language guide on request with surcharge.

• international flights;
• travel insurance;
• visa for Ethiopia (currently US$ 82);
• alcoholic beverages;
• sleeping bag;
• tipping;
• photo and video fees;
• all extras and personal expenses.