Embark on a 4-day trek through the stunning Simien Mountains National Park, known for its breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife. Discover the beauty of Africa’s highlands and encounter rare species like the Gelada Baboon and Simien Fox.
Embark on a 4-day trek through the stunning Simien Mountains National Park, known for its breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife. Discover the beauty of Africa’s highlands and encounter rare species like the Gelada Baboon and Simien Fox.
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Simien Mountains National Park - Simien Mountains- 4 Days Trekking.
Day 01 - Gondar to Sankaber:
You will depart early morning from Gondar to Debark. In debark you will arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and guide then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber. You can either drive all the way in to Sankaber or have the…
- Simien Mountains National Park - Simien Mountains- 4 Days Trekking.
Day 01 - Gondar to Sankaber:
You will depart early morning from Gondar to Debark. In debark you will arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and guide then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber. You can either drive all the way in to Sankaber or have the car drop you off near Buyit Ras for a short hike. If you choose to hike in you will take in beautiful views of the landscape and the endless mountain ridges, and you likely see some gelada baboons. When you arrive in Sankaber you will be met with your supplies. Sankaber will be the first campsite on your trip.
Day 02 - Sankaber to Geech Camp:
From Sankaber you will begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down. From the ridge you will descend down into the valley and be able to view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. After some time at the waterfall you will continue on to Geech village where you will find your second campsite.
Day 03- Geech to Chennek:
After breakfast you will start off on a 7-8 hour hike of the best views you will see in the Simien Mountains. In route you will pass through Imet Gogo. Here you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and be able to look out at the amazing landscape from 360 degrees. At this height and view point you can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and view the seemingly never ending valleys. After Imet Gogo you will hike to the view point at Innateye valley at an altitude of 4,070m. Lunch will be here and then you will descend to Chennek (3,600m) for your third campsite.
Day 04- Chennek to Gondar:
Breakfast at the campsite then a 2 hour hike up to the Buwahit peak. Here you will be standing on the second highest peak in the Simien Mountains (4,430m). Here is where many visitors are able to see the endemic animals like the Walia Ibex and Ethiopian Red Fox. After spending time at the peak you will hike back down to Chennek for lunch and transportation back to Debark/Gondar.
- Complete cooking materials
- Scout
- 4WD transportation to and from Gonder
- English speaking guide
- Professional cook
- Plenty of food & bottled mineral water everyday
- All entrance fees
- Sleeping bags & mattresses
- Tent
- Complete cooking materials
- Scout
- 4WD transportation to and from Gonder
- English speaking guide
- Professional cook
- Plenty of food & bottled mineral water everyday
- All entrance fees
- Sleeping bags & mattresses
- Tent
- Alcoholic
- Personal insurance, Flights
- Tips
- Alcoholic
- Personal insurance, Flights
- Tips
An unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of the magnificent Simien region. Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, the Simien Mountains National Park is one of the major highlands of Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashen, which at 4533m is the highest peak in Ethiopia. The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with…
An unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of the magnificent Simien region. Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, the Simien Mountains National Park is one of the major highlands of Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashen, which at 4533m is the highest peak in Ethiopia. The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with wildlife totally unique to the region, including the scarlet-chested Gelada Baboon, the Alia Ibex and the Simien Fox. The mountains are also home to diverse plant-life and over fifty species of bird
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.