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Home3-Day Trek To Geech Village And Ambaras From Sankaber
Description
Take up this unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of the magnificent Simien region. Explore the unique wildlife of the National Park, including the Scarlet-chested Gelada Baboon, the Alia Ibex and the Simien Fox. Also, lookout for a beautiful waterfall and a canyon as you descend into the valley.
Highlights
- Hike to the highest peak of Simien mountains in Ethiopia
- Get up close with the unique wildlife of Sankaber National Park
- See beautiful waterfalls, canyons and ridges as you trek to Ambaras
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Day 1: Gondar - Sankaber expand_more
Depart early morning from Gondar to Debark.
In Debark, you will arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and your Simien 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, you will take in beautiful views of the landscape and the endless mountain ridges, and you likely to 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.
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Day 2: Sankaber - Geech Camp: expand_more
From Sankaber, you will begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down.
From the ridge, you will descend into the valley and be able to view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss.
After some time at the waterfall, continue to Geech village, where you will find your second campsite.
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Day 3: Geech to Ambaras: expand_more
Start in the morning and hike for about 6-7 hours. Many hikers agree that the route from Geech to Ambaras is the most magnificent hike the Simiens have to offer.
En 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. You can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and view the seemingly never-ending valleys at this height.
Take a break for lunch and hike the rest of the way to Ambaras, where you will be met by a car to take you back to Debark/Gondar.
What's Included
4WD transportation to and from Gonder
Guide
Scout
Professional cook
Complete cooking materials
Mule(s) & mule handler
Tent
Sleeping bags & mattresses
Tables & Chairs on the mountain trek
All park entrance fees
Plenty of food & bottled mineral water
Camping fire every single night.
What's Excluded
Tips
Except including
Know before you go
This tour is programmed for 2 people but if the number of people increases, the price will be different.
Meeting Point
Gondar, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 250 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 125 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |