Wild Tracks - Cycling Tour

Package Overview

The Simien Mountains are a spectacular mountain range nestled in the north of Ethiopia. Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500m. The park is home to some extremely rare animals such as the Gelada baboon, the Simien fox and the Walia ibex, a goat found nowhere else in the world. The Simien Mountains have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their unique ecosystem and phenomenal scenery which rivals Colorado’s Grand Canyon.

The region offers awesome single- track riding for mountain bikers and a great physical challenge (riding and trekking at altitudes of up to 4620m) as well as great views, wildlife and varied interaction with friendly local people. Great views, wildlife and varied interaction with local people. A network of paths hewn by centuries of travel connects the villages that are dotted throughout the mountains and make fantastic and challenging mountain biking. Mountain biking as you’ve never seen it before, the aims of this ambitious mountain biking expedition are to summit Ras Deshan, Ethiopia’s highest peak at 4,620m, and to ride from Sankaber to Adiarkay.

Moving through villages on an almost daily basis also provides a great opportunity for cultural interaction.
Stunning scenery, on a par with Colorado’s Grand Canyon.
Riding past wildlife and through remote mountain villages.
Riding single track hewn by centuries of human and animal use in the cradle of humanity.

THE ROUTE

We start the expedition in the Town of Mota . We start by acclimatising and preparing the bikes before heading up into Bahirdar and Semien Mountains . The first few days will be spent gaining altitude, with some small descents, before we reach Ambiko, the base for the push to the summit of Ras Deshan, on day seven. An early start and a long day will see us climbing to the top of Ethiopia and riding back down to Ambiko again. We then move north and start to descend the main plateau over the next few days, flying down dusty single track an our exhilarating journey through the mountains.

We start the trip in the capital of Ethiopia, Adis Abeba. A hilly tour brings you to the Tana lake and the Ethiopian Orthodox monasteries. You’ll discover the Blue Nile Waterfalls near Tississat and you ‘ll travel towards the historical Gonder. You’ll be surprised by the amazing views and the superb hights.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 :

  On your arrival, you will be welcomed by our staff then transfer to your hotel. The name of the capital city of Ethiopia in Amharic (the national language of Ethiopia) means “New flower”. Addis, which was founded in 1886 by Menelik II, is located at 2,500 meters above sea level in one of the highest parts of Entoto mountain chain (3,000 meters above sea level). It enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25ºC. Addis Ababa is a pleasant city with side avenues of jacaranda Trees, interesting museums and one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, known as the “Merkato”. It also has a good number of restaurants, hotels and discotheques.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 2 :

  Early Morning arrival, We will drive about 250 km from Addis to Bichena. From there, we’ll bike for 40 km off road direction Mota.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 :

  Morning after breakfast biking to Bahirdar, one of the most beautiful towns in Ethiopia. On the way visit the Amhara people way of life and the real countryside of Ethiopia. Arrive and relax.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 :

  Biking 70 km round trip to visit Tississat named after the Water Falls of the Blue Nile (the life blood of the Sudanese and Egyptians) Bike again to Bahirdar, and drive to Gonder.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 :

  Transfert to Debark , have lunch. After lunch we start our tour to Zarimba ( Limalimo) which is part of the Semien Mountain national park, spectacular “Grand Canyon views”. We bike back to Debark which is the most tough biking and people can’t bike more than 50km as per our previous experience.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 :

  Biking in the Semien Mountain National Park high mountains and back off road to Sankaber.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 :

  Biking until Chenek, at 3,600m, the best place for scenery viewing. We drive to Bhuait where we enjoy the views on the highest peak of Simien, Ras Dashen Mountain (4620 meter). Back to Chenek

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 :

  Descent from Chenek to Debark on the bike for 70 km all are off the tracks. Have final camping lunch in the Semien Mountain and drive to Gonder

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 :

  Flight from Gonder to Addis Adeba. Afternoon city tour to Addis Ababa national museum and Merkato, the biggest open market in Africa. Farewell dinner in the famous Ethiopian traditional restaurant with live music and delicious meal. Transfer to Bole International airport for flight to home country

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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