Embark on a thrilling 2-night, 3-day trek to Semien Mountain in Ethiopia. Explore the stunning peaks, plateaus, and valleys of the Simien Mountains, and choose from two lodges for a comfortable stay.
Embark on a thrilling 2-night, 3-day trek to Semien Mountain in Ethiopia. Explore the stunning peaks, plateaus, and valleys of the Simien Mountains, and choose from two lodges for a comfortable stay.
2 nights / 3 Days Visiting Simien Mountain
Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar to Sankobar
Drive from Gondar to Debark. Here we obtain a permit from the Park headquarters and collect our obligatory scout before continuing to Sankabar (3250m ASL) for the first overnight camp. An early start is needed as the drive from Gondar takes a 2-3…
2 nights / 3 Days Visiting Simien Mountain
Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar to Sankobar
Drive from Gondar to Debark. Here we obtain a permit from the Park headquarters and collect our obligatory scout before continuing to Sankabar (3250m ASL) for the first overnight camp. An early start is needed as the drive from Gondar takes a 2-3 hours. The trek begins at Buytras (Simien Lodge), taking about 3 – 4 hours to walk to the Sankabar campsite is usually possible. During the walk there’s a good chance of seeing your first Gelada Baboon
Sankabar to Geech
Simien Mountains National Park - in the morning of day 2, we will walk to Geech via the spectacular Jinbar waterfall. The trek will take approximately 5 – 7 hours. After descending down to the Jinbar Wenz (which feeds the waterfall) a short ascent remains to Geech village. A short distance beyond Geech village is the camp site. The camp site has great views of the mountains and is characterized by giant lobelia plants. The nearby Kedadit summit provides one of the best places to see the sun set. The camp site is situated at 3600m ASL.
Geech to Ambaras to Gondar
Simien Mountains National Park - Geech to Ambaras to Gondar We trek from Geech to the Imet Gogo promontory, for one of the most spectacular views in the whole mountain range. This is a great day for seeing the magnificent Lammergeier vultures. From Imet Gogo we trek back to the road near a village called Ambaras and meet the car for the drive back to Gondar. The trek will last approximately 4-5 hours.
- Accommodation
- English Speaking Guide & Scout
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All Entrance Fees & Taxes
- Accommodation
- English Speaking Guide & Scout
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All Entrance Fees & Taxes
- Flight Tickets
- Alcohol Drinks
- Flight Tickets
- Alcohol Drinks
The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most popular destinations. Sitting just north of Gondar, it’s easily accessible along the northern circuit of Ethiopia. Comprising 220 square kilometres of peaks, plateaus, vistas and valleys, the park offers stunning viewpoints and some of the best trekking routes in Africa.
The two lodges in the area, Simien…
The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most popular destinations. Sitting just north of Gondar, it’s easily accessible along the northern circuit of Ethiopia. Comprising 220 square kilometres of peaks, plateaus, vistas and valleys, the park offers stunning viewpoints and some of the best trekking routes in Africa.
The two lodges in the area, Simien Lodge and Limalimo Lodge, offer great alternatives to the typical camping and trekking setup, meaning whatever your budget, fitness levels, or accommodation preferences, you can visit the Simien Mountains and enjoy all the beauty the park has to offer.
- We provide meals vegan food and also based on their health restriction.
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.
