Adventure: Trekking
Trekking in Ethiopia does not involve being super-fit. Horses, mules
and donkeys are universal means of transport, so horse trekking has been a
natural development.
Trekking in the Semien Mountains National Park
As the name indicates, the 'Semien', which means 'North' in Amharic, is
an area of highland country in the northern part of Ethiopia.
The Semein mountains National park, which is one of the principal
mountain massifs in Africa, is commonly known as the “Roof of Africa”. It
has been declared as world heritage site by UNESCO.
The marvelous
scenery combined with the varied endemic plants, mammals, birds and the
breathtaking environment make the area an ideal place of mountains
trekking.
Trekking in the Bale Mountains National Park
In the Southeast part of the country, the Bale National Park is the
largest area of Afro alpine habitat in the whole of Africa.
Bale
Mountains is an area of high altitude plateau that is broken by numerous
spectacular volcanic plugs and peaks, beautiful alpine lakes and rushing
mountain streams that descend in the deep rocky gorges on their way to the
lowlands below. It is home for various Endemic
Birds and Endemic
Animals.
The Bale Mountains remain an untouched and beautiful
world. Rising to a height of more than 4,000 meters, the range borders the
southern highlands of Ethiopia. Mount Tullu Deemtu, the 2nd highest peak
in Ethiopia, is 4,377 meters above sea level.
Trekking among the Omo Valley People
The remote south-west highlands, east and west of the Omo Valley where
strong and colorful cultures complement the appeal of scenery, flora and
fauna, is another site ideal for trekking and cultural interactions.:
