What is the best way to get from Simein Mountains to Mekele for the Danakil tour? I will be travelling to Mekele on the 2nd March if anyone wants to share a ride!

Hi everybody! We are planing to do the full trek in the Simien Mountains (from Debark to Adi Arkay, through Ras Dejen) in October. We are not going on an organized group and unfortunately it seems to be quite difficult to get information on the days after Chennek, so we were hoping to get more information here. Meals: Where can we buy meals on the way? Are there lodges after Chenek where we can get diner and breakfast? Are there villages on the way where we can buy basic supplies or food? Water: We have a purification system, but is there running water in October along the trail? Besides Ambiko and Arkwasiye - is there water in all campsites? Any information would be helpful!!

Hi! We will be visiting this area next year in January but will be staying in Gondar and will only have one day to drive to the park, do a hike and drive back to Gondar for overnight. Can you tell me if it is worth a visit for only one day? What can we see during this short time? I am trying to decide on doing this or we will have time to visit Awash National Park and spend one night there but we cannot do both. Having a hard time deciding which to do as I cannot find much information on what we will be able to see in a partial day visit to Simien National Park. Any information is greatly appreciated!

I'm planning a trip to the Simien Mountains for the end of Jan. i notice you were just there in early Jan. I was wondering whether the scenery was still green with flowers or whether it has started to turn brown since it is now the dry season.

how much was the five day Ras deshan trek? Assuming we'll pay separately for out tickets and we'll carry our own sleeping bags?