4-Day Simien Mountains Trekking Tour with Endemic Wildlife

4 Days Round trip from North Gondar Debark Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the dramatic volcanic escarpments and sweeping afro-alpine plateaus of the UNESCO-listed Simien Mountains
02 Witness the spectacular Jinba Falls plunging 500 metres into the Geech Abyss
03 Encounter rare endemic wildlife including Gelada baboons, the Ethiopian Wolf, and the Walia Ibex
04 Summit Mount Buahit at 4,430 metres and enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from Imet Gogo

Embark on an exhilarating 4-day trek through Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Roof of Africa. Starting from the historic city of Gondar, this journey leads you across dramatic volcanic escarpments and sweeping afro-alpine plateaus, with opportunities to encounter endemic Gelada baboons, the rare Ethiopian Wolf, and the magnificent Walia Ibex. Along the way, visit the spectacular Jinba Falls, take in breathtaking 360-degree views from Imet Gogo, and climb Mount Buahit at 4,430 metres, the second-highest peak in the Simien Mountains.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park, Debarq

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gondar to Sankaber and Gelada Encounters

Drive from the historic city of Gondar into the park.
The trek begins with a gentle hike from the Sankaber gateway, where you will immediately encounter large troops of endemic Gelada baboons, also known as bleeding-heart monkeys, grazing peacefully along the grassy plateaus.

Day 02

Jinba Falls and Geech Camp Trek

Trek along the deep escarpment, often 800 metres above the foothills, to the spectacular Jinba Falls, where the Jinbar River plunges roughly 500 metres into the Geech Abyss.
The trail then winds through fields of giant heather and alien-looking Giant Lobelia plants before reaching Geech Camp.

Day 03

Imet Gogo Views and Chennek Camp

Hike through lush, changing vegetation zones to Imet Gogo at 3,926 metres, which offers one of the most breathtaking 360-degree views in the entire park.
Keep an eye out for the rare and endangered Ethiopian Wolf along the trail.
Descend into the valley to end your day at Chennek Camp.

Day 04

Mount Buahit Climb and Walia Ibex Search

Tackle a steep but rewarding three-hour climb up to Mount Buahit at 4,430 metres, the second-highest peak in the Simien Mountains.
Scan the steep, rocky cliffs for the Walia Ibex, a magnificent mountain goat found nowhere else on earth.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from North Gondar Debark 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transport from and to Gondar, including all petrol
All entrance fees
Private scout
Private guide
Private cook and camp assistant
All cooking equipment
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (packed lunch during trekking)
Mule and mule handler
Water, tea, and coffee
Tents
Sleeping mats

What's Not Included

Hotels
Flights
Visa fee and personal travel insurance
Alcohol
Other soft drinks
Tips

What to bring

Wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen
Walking clothes and shoes
Trekking poles
Layers of clothing
Waterproof jacket
Warm hat for night time
Altitude sickness pills
Wet wipes
Head torch
First aid kit
Hand sanitiser
Power bank or solar charger

Know before you go

Cards are not usually accepted in Ethiopia, and it is essentially a cash-based country.
Some hotels may accept cards, so check with your hotel before you travel.
Some restaurants in Addis Ababa hotel properties will accept cards, but card payments are generally difficult to use.
Local restaurants, cafes, and hotel restaurants will expect cash payment.
Payment is generally made as you go and not upon checking out of your hotel.
ATMs are available in all cities visited but accept Visa and Mastercard only.
The maximum withdrawal is ETB 4,000 per transaction and ETB 10,000 per day.
ATMs will not function during a power cut.

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