4-Day "Exploring Ethiopia's Simien Mountains Adventure"

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

Transfer from Gondar to chilkuanit camp sanakaber

Gondar to Sankaber Camp

Meet in the morning at Gondar Airport or your hotel. Drive to Debark, the national park headquarters, to obtain entry permits and meet your scout. Enjoy a coffee break and visit the local market if time permits.

From Debark, drive 16 km to the park gate, where we’ll begin our trek. The starting point will be flexible based on your interests. Experience stunning escarpment views and diverse plant species as you trek to Sankaber Camp for your first camp 3250masl.

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

Trek from Sanakabar camp to Gich camp via Jinibar falls

Sankaber Camp to Gich Camp

After breakfast, trek 15 km to Gich Camp, taking approximately 7 hours. Walk along the escarpment with breathtaking views 800m above the foothills. Encounter Giant Heather, Abyssinian Rose, and possibly Gelada baboons, Klipspringers, and even leopards.

Highlight your trek with a visit to Jinba Waterfalls, Ethiopia's longest fall at 500m. Spot various vultures from the viewpoint, then enjoy a picnic by the Jinba River near a serene waterfall.

Before reaching Gich Camp, you can visit a traditional village house for coffee and local culture. After settling in, take an optional sunset trek to Kedadit (3,786m) for panoramic views before returning to camp for dinner camp at gich 3600masl.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trek from Gich to Chennek (3620m) via Imet Gogo and mount enatye

Geech to Chenek Camp

Trek 7-8 hours along the best route in the Simien Mountains. En route, visit Imet Gogo (3,926m), renowned for its breathtaking 360-degree views of canyons and cliffs.

After Imet Gogo, descend to the valley of Meflekiaw, then climb 500 meters to Enatye (4,070m), the day's highest point. From there, descend to Chenek Camp (3,600m), where you'll encounter Gelada baboons and possibly Walia ibex relaxing nearby. Overnight at Chenek Camp 3620masl.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering Simien Mountains NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning trek mount Buwahit second highest peak of Ethiopia -Gondar via debark

Depart from Chenek Camp (3,620m) early in the morning. Hike 12 km over 5-6 hours, including breaks. Ascend approximately 600m to Bwahit Pass (4,200m), a key point for those aiming for Ras Dashen.

If conditions permit, continue to the summit of Ras Bwahit (4,430m), one of the region’s highest peaks. After enjoying the views, descend back to Chenek.

Your vehicle will then take you along a rough 58 km road to Debark, followed by a smooth drive back to Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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