Simien Tour Package
3 days Simien Mountains
4 days Simien Mountains
6 days Simien Mountains
10 days Simien Mountains
3 days Simien Mountains
Day 1: 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 Sankobar (3250m ASL) for the first overnight camp. An early start is needed as the drive from Gondar takes 2-3 hours. The trek begins at Buytras (Simien Lodge), taking about 3–4 hours to walk to the Sankabar campsite. During the walk there’s a good chance of seeing your first Gelada baboons.
Day 2: Sankabar to Geech
Walk to Geech via the spectacular Jinbar waterfall (5–7 hours). Descend to Jinbar Wenz, short ascent to Geech village. Campsite at 3600m ASL with views and giant lobelia plants. Sunset at Kedadit summit.
Day 3: Geech to Ambaras to Gondar
Trek from Geech to Imet Gogo promontory for views, then descend to Ambaras and meet the car for the drive back to Gondar (4–5 hrs).
4 days Simien Mountains
Day 1: Gondar-Sankaber (3250 m), 4 hours
Pick up at Gondar Airport or hotel. Drive to park headquarters in Debark. Arrange permits, pick up scout, easy hike along northern escarpment. Overnight at Sankaber.
Day 2: Sankaber – Gich (3600 m), 5-6 hrs
Trek along northern escarpment, descend Kaba Valley, climb to Gich Abyss, view Jinbar waterfall, lunch by Jinbar River, walk to Gich village and camp.
Day 3: Gich – Chennek (3600 m), 7-8 hrs
Stroll through giant lobelia fields, reach Imet-Gogo (3926 m) for views, descend to Jinbahir River Valley, climb to 4070 m summit for lunch, descend to Chennek camp.
Day 4: Chennek – Buwahit, 5-6 hrs
Climb Buwahit (4430m) to spot Walia Ibex, scenic views including Ras-Dejen (4543m), return to Chennek camp, drive back to Gondar.
6 Days Simien Mountains
Day 1: Sankaber (3250m), 3-4 hours
Early start from Gondar, obtain permits at Debark, introductory walk along northern escarpment. Tea and coffee at Sankaber campsite.
Day 2: Gich (3600m), 5-6 hours
Trek along escarpment, descend to Kaba Valley, lunch at Jinbar River, ascend to Gich village, coffee ceremony, sunset at Kedadit, return to camp.
Day 3: Chennek (3600m), 7-8 hours
Pass lobelia fields, optional route via Saha viewpoint, Imet-Gogo summit views, descend to Chennek camp, spot Walia ibex.
Day 4: Chennek to Ambiko (3200m), 6-8 hours
Trek towards Ras Dejen, climb Buwahit pass, descend to Ambiko camp.
Day 5: Ambiko to Ras Dejen (4533m), 7-8 hours
Ascend to Ras Dejen peak, enjoy panoramic views, descend back to Ambiko camp.
Day 6: Return to Chiro Leba, drive back to Gondar (3600m), 3-5 hrs
Retrace path to Chiro Leba and drive back to Gondar.
10 Days Trekking Simien Mountains
Day 01: Sankaber to Gich (3,600m), 5–6 hours
Gentle stroll through Erica heather, spot klipspringer, visit Jinibar waterfall, picnic lunch, trek to Gich camp through moorland and giant lobelia.
Day 02: Imet Gogo and two peaks circuit, 4–5 hours
Scenic trail to Imet Gogo viewpoint, spot Ethiopian wolf, proceed to Lobelia Valley, visit Saha viewpoint, finish at Kedadit campsite.
Day 03: Gich to Chennek (3,600m), 7–8 hours
Ascend through Afroalpine meadows, reach Inateye peak (4,070m), view raptors and escarpments, descend to Chennek campsite.
Day 04: Chennek to Ambiko (3,600m), 8–9 hours
Sunrise trek, ascend Bwhait pass (4,200m), descend to Chiro Leba, ascend to Ambiko campsite.
Day 05: Ras Dejen Peak (4,553m) to Mentaber (3,550m), 10–12 hours
Early ascent to Ras Dejen, 6–7 hour climb, descend 4–5 hours to Mentaber campsite.
Day 06: Mentaber to Arekwazeye (3,600m), 7 hours
Cross hillside to 3,580m pass, descend to Arekwazeye village and campsite.
Day 07: Arekwazeye to Sona (3,020m), 4–5 hours
Walk uphill to Mt. Beorch Whuha peak, join main trail to Sona campsite.
Day 08: Sona to Mekarebya (1,900m), 5–6 hours
Downhill to Ansiya River, continue on flat terrain to Mekarebya campsite.
Day 09: Mekarebya to Mulit (2,050m), 5–6 hours
Descend to river, ascend rocky trail to Hawaza, flat path to Mulit village.
Day 10: Mulit to Adi Arkay (1,665m), 2 hours
Gentle downhill stroll to Adiarkay, finish trek.
““Traveling through the Simien Mountains is like stepping into a painting — nature in its most vivid form.””