4 Days Community Based Trekking and Gheralta Mountains

Day 1:  Mekele-Adigrat –  AGORO LODGE TO ANAF (5 HRS, 3000 M)

You will be picked up from Mekele Airport or the hotel, drive for about 2 hrs and flat walking at the beginning from Agoro and then begin ascent for about 600 meters before arriving at the flats with a trail to Anaf Guesthouse: about 3000 m. and 3 hrs trek.

• Accommodation: Siheta Guesthouse
• Meals Included: LD
• Transport: minivan and donkey for bag

Day 2: Siheta TO Gohagot (4-5) HRS, 2600 M)

Trek across the big Valley of Gohagot on the way experiencing the daily activities of farmers. Overnight at Erar Community Guest House. Here you have a chance to see geladas.

• Accommodation: Gohagot Guesthouse
• Meals Included: BLD
• Transport: donkey for bag

Day 3: TREK Gohagot TO SHIMBREYTI (4-5 HRS, 2800M)

After breakfast walk the escarpment for a while before gently descending to the beautiful Valley of Degamba Village. Ascend again visiting Mariam Buzuhan rock-hewn church and a very old man-made rock tunnel on the way, overnight at Shimbreyti Community Guest House. While here, make sure to search for the resident Gelada baboons.

• Accommodation: Erar Guesthouse
• Meals Included: BLD
• Transport: donkey for bag

Day 4: TREK SHIMBREYTI TO MUZITEY (2 HRS). DRIVE TO GHERALTA (1 HR)

After breakfast, trek for two to Two hrs, first descending from the mountain to the flats of the valley where the trail takes you through rural villages before meeting your pickup vehicle. Drive for about an hour to Gheralta. After lunch, discuss an afternoon excursion to visit Maryam Korkor or Abuna Yemata rock-hewn church with your local guide.

• Accommodation; Vision Hotel
• Meals Included: B
• Transport: Transfer by minivan