7 days tour

Trek In The Spectacular Simien Mountains

Trek In The Spectacular Simien Mountains

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking guide service at all destinations

Insurance

Transport Insurance but please be aware that insurance policy will be according to Ethiopian law.

Accommodation

Camping site Tent

Hygieneprotocol

No COVID-19 restriction to enjoy this incredible trip.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner bottled mineral water Coffee Tea

Transport

Surface transport Fuel Driver

Not included:

Flights

If you come to Ethiopia with Ethiopian airline you will get discount for internal flights. After you booked your trip weโ€™ll help you to reserve your fight according to the itinerary with additional cost.

Others

Alcohol beverages Video filming and photography fees Tips and items of personal nature like laundry Souvenirs ete All expense that are not mentioned in the included part

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Itinerary of your trip Trek In The Spectacular Simien Mountains

  • Day 1 Day 1: Gondar (2,300Masl) - Sankaber (3,250 Masl) 180Km/3Hrs Drive
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Gondar (2,300Masl) - Sankaber (3,250 Masl) 180Km/3Hrs Drive

      We will meet you in the morning at Gonder Airport or your hotel in Gonder. After breakfast, drive to the first camp site (Sankaber) via Debark (the small town, which is the headquarters of Simien). 

      After entrance and trekking gear load continue to Sankaber. This day you will be rewarded with very impressive views of the low land areas to the north and west of the Simien. 

      when you walk before you reach the first camp site you will most certainly encounter troops of the endemic gelada baboons, only found in Ethiopia, is often referred to as the bleeding heart baboon or the lion monkey because their coat is shaggy resembling a lion, whilst their chest has a marked red heart or patch. The baboon can be found in good numbers and is quite easy to approach.

      Sankaber camp is situated at an altitude of 3250 meters on an impressive view point between the northern escarpment and the southern wazla. Before you arrive at the camp you will walk about 2hrs. 

      overnight camping 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Sankaber (3,200 Masl) - Geech (3,600 Masl), Walking 7-8 Hrs / 14Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sankaber (3,200 Masl) - Geech (3,600 Masl), Walking 7-8 Hrs / 14Km

      From Sankaber Camp the path to Geech Camp will stretch for approximately fourteen kilometers. (7-8hrs). The initial stages of this path leads through extensive areas of highland grasslands and heather forests. This path offers some of the most impressive views of the escarpment. One of the best views is of the Jinbar waterfall which plummets down the Geech Abyss. After descending down to the Jinbar River a short ascent remains to Geech village. 

      You will notice extensive soil erosion in this area as a result of the combination of such factors as slope steepness, cultivation, overgrazing, erosive rainfall and limited land resources. We pause in Geech village as we are invited into one of the local houses for a coffee ceremony. 

      Here you will participate in this very important social tradition of Ethiopia as well as gain an insight into the traditional lifestyle. Just above Geech village is the campsite which will serve as your base for one night. The campsite has great views of the mountains and is characterized by giant Lobelia plants. These plants can grow up to 10 meters in height and may live for as long as twenty years, at which point they first flower before dying. 

      overnight camping 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Geech (3,600 Masl) - Cheneck (3,600 Masl), Walking 7-8 Hours / 15Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Geech (3,600 Masl) - Cheneck (3,600 Masl), Walking 7-8 Hours / 15Km

      Today is the longest and arguably most spectacular passing close to the ridge most of its length. Walk from Geech to Chenek via Imet gogo. If you are lucky you might see the Ethiopian wolf in this area. We will be walking through the Giant lobelia trees and under these trees African Field Rats are common. 


      After picnic lunch we walk on the edge of Enatye escarpments (4,070 masl, which is another breathtaking viewpoint in the National park. Finally we descend to Chenek which is the best place to see the endemic Waliya Ibex and more Gelada Baboons. 

      overnight camping

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cheneck (3600Masl) - Ambico (3,200 Masl), Walking 8-9 Hours / 16 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cheneck (3600Masl) - Ambico (3,200 Masl), Walking 8-9 Hours / 16 Km

      We walk to Ambico climbing Buhit Mountain (4,430 masl), the second highest peak next to Ras Dajen in the Simien Mountains, giving excellent views over the whole area.


      After refreshment at the summit, you descend towards Chero Laba crossing the Mesheha River. We will reach Ambico and rest there for the night, before we climb Ras Dajen. 

      Overnight camping 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ambico (3,200 Masl) - Ras Dejen Summit (4,620 Masl) - Ambico (3,200 M), Walking 7 Hrs / 11 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ambico (3,200 Masl) - Ras Dejen Summit (4,620 Masl) - Ambico (3,200 M), Walking 7 Hrs / 11 Km

      Today you will reach the highest summit in Ethiopia through other impressive peaks. After more than 7 hours of climbing you finally reach the steeper rocky ground leading up to the summit cairn. There is plenty of time to enjoy the expansive views from the highest mountain in Ethiopia before returning to the same way to Ambico. 


      overnight camping 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ambico (3,200 Masl) - Chenek (3,600 Masl), Walking 8-9Hours / 16Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ambico (3,200 Masl) - Chenek (3,600 Masl), Walking 8-9Hours / 16Km

      Today you will walk back to Chenek through breathtaking escarpments, faunas and floras. 


      overnight camping 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cheneck (3600 Masl) - Gondar (2300 Masl) /220Km/3Hrs Drive
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cheneck (3600 Masl) - Gondar (2300 Masl) /220Km/3Hrs Drive

      After breakfast drive to Gondar and once you reach Gondar your 7 days and 6 nights trek in the spectacular Simien Mountains end at your hotel. If you plan to visit other places in Ethiopia this tour can be combine with other destnations in ethiopia. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 80

Minors from 15 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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