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Description
Embark on a captivating 4-day trek through the Simien Mountains, starting with a scenic drive from Gondar to Sankaber. Choose to trek or drive to Sankaber, where you will encounter gelada baboons and breathtaking landscapes. Next, trek from Sankaber to Geech Camp, offering panoramic views of foothills and the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. Next, hike from Geech to Chennek and continue to Buwahit Peak (4,430m), where endemic species like the Walia Ibex and Ethiopian Red Fox may be spotted.
Highlights
- Witness stunning landscapes through the Simien Mountains
- Encounter the famous Gelada baboons
- Explore the breathtaking Geech Abyss, Jinbar River, and Geech village
- Hike from Sankaber to Geech Camp, revelling in panoramic views of foothills
- Ascend to altitudes of 3,926m at Imet Gogo and 4,070m at Innateye Valley
- Hike to the second-highest peak, Buwahit (4,430m)
- Spot endemic wildlife like the Walia Ibex and Ethiopian Red Fox
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Day 1: Gondar to Sankabe expand_more
- You will depart in the early morning from Gondar to Debark. In debark, you will go ahead and arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and guide, then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber.
- You can drive into 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 will 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.
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Day 2: Sankaber to Geech Camp expand_more
- From Sankaber, you will begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills, which are 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, you will continue to Geech village, where you will find your second campsite.
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Day 3: Geech to Chennek expand_more
- After breakfast, you will start on a 7-8 hour hike of the best views in the Simien Mountains. En route, you will pass through Imet Gogo.
- Here, you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and can look out at the fantastic landscape from 360 degrees. You can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and seemingly never-ending valleys at this height and viewpoint.
- After Imet Gogo, you will hike to the viewpoint of 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.
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Day 4: Chennek to Gondar expand_more
- Breakfast at the campsite, then a 2-hour hike up to the Buwahit peak.
- Here, you will stand on the second-highest peak in the Simien Mountains (4,430m). Here is where many visitors can 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.
What's Included
- English-speaking Ethiopian guide,
- 4WD transportation to and from Gonder
- All Entrance fees
- Scout
- Tent
- Sleeping bags & mattresses
- Plenty of food & bottled mineral water everyday
- Complete cooking materials
- Professional cook
What's Excluded
- Alcohol
- Personal insurance, Flights
- Tips
What to bring
- Phone or camera
- Passport
- Ethiopian tourist visa
- Arrival flight tickets
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 600 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
| Private Tour Price | USD 2500 |
| Maximum no. of people | 3 |
Starting From
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USD 600 / group