7-Day Ethiopia Best Wildlife Trek Simien to Bale

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

Gondar to Michibiny to Sankaber (Hike and Acclimatization)

Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar, then drive to Michibiny (approximately 2.5 hours).
From Gondar, we continue to the trekking start point at Michibiny (around 3,200 m). We will also arrange trekking permits at the Simien Mountains National Park Headquarters with a brief stop.

We begin the trek with an easy 2 to 3 hour hike to Sankaber (about 3,250 m), an excellent way to acclimatize to the altitude.
Overnight: Camping at Sankaber.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sankaber to Gich (Jinbar Falls Viewpoint)

Hike from Sankaber to Gich (around 3,600 m).
Today’s trek covers approximately 12 km and takes around 5 to 6 hours.

The route passes through highland grasslands, heather forests, and cultivated fields, following a spectacular escarpment with dramatic views. Along the way, you may observe friendly Gelada baboons foraging in large groups.

A highlight of the day is the Jinbar Falls viewpoint, reached after a short scramble over rocks. This waterfall drops hundreds of meters down the escarpment into the abyss.

At the end of the trek, we reach the village of Gich, where local people prepare a well deserved coffee ceremony.
Overnight: Camping near the village of Gich.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gich to Chennek (Imet Gogo Detour)

Hike from Gich to Chennek (around 3,620 m).
This is a long but exceptionally spectacular stage of the trek with stunning views throughout the day.

Today we hike 7 to 8 hours to cover approximately 12 km, including a short detour to Imet Gogo (about 3,925 m). This summit offers some of the most exciting panoramic views. Giant lobelia is abundant on the Gich plateau. With luck, you may see the Lammergeyer (bearded vulture) soaring overhead, and the endemic Thick billed Raven.

On the way to Chennek, you will pass other major peaks including Inataye (up to about 4,070 m) and a deep valley. Chennek is one of the best places to spot the endemic and endangered Walia Ibex, which often walk into the camp area.
Overnight: Camping at Chennek.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chennek to Ras Bwahit (Bwahit Pass) to Gondar to Addis Ababa

Today takes us to Bwahit Pass (about 4,200 m). If you have the energy, you can continue to Ras Bwahit, the second highest peak of Ethiopia after Ras Dashen.

Total hiking distance is approximately 10 km, taking about 5 to 6 hours. Along the route, there is a great chance to spot Walia Ibex, and with luck you may also see the rare Ethiopian Wolf.

In the late afternoon, we drive back to Gondar (around 4 hours), and then take an evening flight back to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Jano Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Addis Ababa to Robe to Dinsho to Habera Waterfall to Bale Mountains National Park

In the morning, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Robe.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and drive to Bale Mountains National Park Headquarters at Dinsho, the gateway to one of Ethiopia’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Enjoy a guided nature walk through juniper and Hagenia woodlands while searching for endemic wildlife including Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bohor Reedbuck, warthogs, and bird species such as the Wattled Ibis.

After lunch, continue driving deeper into the park toward Afro alpine landscapes and begin a scenic trek to Habera Waterfall through open moorlands and high altitude scenery. Along the trail, there is a strong chance to spot the Ethiopian Wolf and the Giant Mole Rat.

Overnight: Camping near Habera Waterfall or return to Robe for a hotel stay, depending on the selected program option.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain)

High Season October to January (Park is never busy)

Best Weather November to February

Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP

Ethiopian Wolf Common

Mountain Nyala Common

Warthog Common

Menelik's
Bushbuck Occasional

Guereza Monkey Occasional

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Olive Baboon Occasional

Bohor Reedbuck Occasional

Starck's Hare Occasional

Giant Mole-rat Occasional

Bale Monkey Rare

Giant Forest Hog Rare

Golden Jackal Rare

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Habera to Web Valley to Adelay or Sanetti Plateau to Harenna Forest to Bale Robe

After breakfast, explore Bale Mountains National Park with two program options depending on accommodation choice.

Option A (Camping program):
Start a scenic trek from Habera to Adelay across the Web Valley, one of the park’s best wildlife viewing areas. Walk through Afro alpine moorlands and Giant Lobelia fields while searching for the Ethiopian Wolf, Giant Mole Rat, and birds of prey. Overnight camping at Adelay campsite in a dramatic mountain setting.

Option B (Hotel comfort option):
Drive to the Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s highest roads, for Ethiopian Wolf tracking and panoramic mountain views. Continue descending into Harenna Forest to explore the Erica belt and bamboo forest habitat, where the endemic Bale Monkey and forest birds may be spotted before returning to Bale Robe.

Overnight: Adelay Campsite or hotel in Bale Robe
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Adelay to Dinsho to Robe to Addis Ababa (or Gaysay Grasslands

After breakfast, the final day in Bale Mountains National Park continues based on the selected program option.

Option A (Camping program):
Hike from Adelay back to Dinsho through Hagenia woodlands, juniper forests, and open grasslands, with opportunities to spot Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Olive Baboons, Bohor Reedbuck, and endemic bird species.
Upon arrival in Dinsho, transfer to Robe Airport for the domestic flight back to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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