4-Day Simien Mountain Trekking(Hiking)

• 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, 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

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 standout feature of 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 you through drier, dustier terrain before pausing for lunch 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 –Innatye - Chenek

We encounter the impressive cliffs of Imet-Gogo, which stands at 3926 meters. An optional, lengthened path from Gich camp leads to Imet-Gogo by connecting with the escarpment further north at Saha, a viewpoint reaching 3785 meters that is frequented by gelada baboons, before it continues along the steep cliffs down south towards Imet-Gogo. The time spent at Imet-Gogo offers spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountain valleys and uniquely shaped domes in the distance. We then make our way down into the Jinbar River Valley, where the stark contrast between Imet-Gogo we ascend to the top of Inatye, which rises to 4070 meters and is an incredible spot for enjoying lunch. After our meal, we descend for roughly two hours along a steep path until reaching Chennek. The breathtaking views all around and to glimpse Walia ibex as they graze near the escarpment’s edge, occasionally wandering close to the campsite. The day wraps up with a satisfying dinner served in pleasingly ample portions!

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

On the last day of our journey in Simien National Park, we will embark on a morning ascent from Chennek camp to Buwahit, the second highest peak in the Simien Mountains, standing at 4430 meters. As we make our way to the top, we may encounter various wildlife, such as the Walia ibex, and with a bit of luck, we might see the elusive Simien fox, a mammal unique to Ethiopia. The climb rewards us with breathtaking vistas of the lush valley stretching westward from Chennek camp, while to the east, we are treated to a stunning view that reaches as far as Ras Dejen, which at 4543 meters, is Ethiopia's tallest peak. After returning to Chennek camp for lunch, our afternoon will include a picturesque drive through the National Park, leading us back to Debark before we proceed to Gondar, arriving in the early evening.

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.