5-Day Simien Mountains Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Gondar – Debark – Sankaber

At around 7:30 am, you will be collected from your accommodation in Gonder for a 2 and a half hour journey to Debark in a 4x4 vehicle. The journey will take you along a bumpy and dusty road, providing a genuine glimpse into the lives of the rural population if you have yet to leave the urban areas of Ethiopia. Upon arrival in Debark, 4-5hrs driving, 7km 2/3 hours walking you will register at the park headquarters, meet your guide and scout, and then continue into the mountains by 4x4. Although the road extends right to the first camp at Sankaber, you will be dropped off en route for a leisurely acclimatization hike lasting three hours. As you step out of the vehicle and walk along the ridge, breathtaking views will greet you. There will be an opportunity to have a picnic lunch, and after a brief yet strenuous climb to Sankaber, you will be welcomed daily on this hike with fresh coffee, tea, and snacks.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sankaber – Geech

You will commence your trek along the ridge, Duration: 7-8 hours / Distance: 15km where breathtaking vistas of the foothills, situated 800m below, await. Low bushes including Giant Heather, soda apple, Abyssinian rose, St John's Wort, and Globe thistle. The trek from Sankaber to Geech is the magnificent Genbar Falls, which cascades down a sheer 500m drop. From a viewpoint nearby, you can observe falcons, augur buzzards, and lammergeier vultures gracefully gliding on the warm air currents below. After leaving Genbar Falls, at a more tranquil waterfall that is less daunting. You might catch sight of klipspringers and bush bucks along the steep, rocky slopes, while groups of Gelada Baboons wander through the arid fields foraging for roots. Just before arriving at the Geech campsite, there is a delightful opportunity to visit a traditional village house for a taste of home-roasted coffee and injurra. Geech Camp is situated on a lush plateau, offering spectacular views of the sunset.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada Monkey Abundant

Walia Ibex Occasional

Ethiopian Wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden Jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Geech – Imet Gogo– Siha Gorge – Kedar Dit – Geech

Following your breakfast, a two-hour trek along the grassy plateau will take you past numerous strange, oversized Giant Lobelia plants. Your goal is Imet Gogo, a stunning rocky outcrop providing panoramic views of the Simien Range. Standing at an elevation of 3,926 meters, you can gaze West along the ridge toward Sankaber and Geech, and Southeast across a steep gorge toward tomorrow's ridge hike that leads to Inatye and Cheneck Camp. The vistas from this point are considered some of the finest in the Simien Mountains, though the sheer drop is quite intimidating. After exploring Imet Gogo, you’ll make your way back to camp through Siha Gorge for lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax before embarking on a short optional trek to KedaDit (3,760 meters) to catch the sunset. You will spend another night at Geech Camp.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Geech – Innatye - Chenek

Today marks the longest and arguably the most breathtaking journey along the ridge for much of its distance. After enjoying breakfast, you will return along the trail towards Imet Gogo, then take a southeast turn towards Inatye. This route descends into a forest filled with Giant Hazel trees before continuing along the ridge across open grasslands. The ascent to Inatye, which stands at 4,070 meters, offers spectacular views as a reward. Inatye translates to “mamma mia,” and the alarming vertical drop here certainly justifies this name! Following a picnic lunch, the trail primarily descends through open grassland and giant lobelia on the way to Chenek, with several breathtaking viewpoints en route. The Chenek camp is excellent for wildlife sightings, where Gelada Baboons and Wallia Ibex are frequently seen.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chenek (3600m) – Mount Buahit (4430m) – Chenek (3600m) Walking 5 hours / 830m elevation

Following an early breakfast, your journey will begin by heading southeast from Chennek towards the ascent of Buahit Peak, which stands at 4430 meters. The trail meanders alongside a small stream for a duration of one to two hours until reaching Buahit Pass. Once at the pass, the vistas unfold to the northeast, revealing Lori and Sona Villages. This spot is excellent for observing the Wallia Ibex. From this point, an additional one to two hours of scrambling up a rocky incline will lead you to Buahit Peak. Although the altitude makes the climb challenging, the breathtaking views from the summit and the wildlife encountered along the way more than compensate for the effort. After a brief lunch in Chenek, transportation will be provided back to Gonder.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.