Ethiopia · Trekking

3-Day Simien Mountains Trek from Sankaber to Geech and Ambaras

3 Days Round trip from Gondar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the remote splendour of the magnificent Simien region
02 Explore Simien Mountains National Park's unique wildlife, including gelada baboons
03 See the Jinbar River waterfall plunging into the Geech Abyss
04 Hike via Imet Gogo for 360-degree views over canyons, ridges, and valleys

Take up this unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of the magnificent Simien region. Explore the unique wildlife of Simien Mountains National Park, including the scarlet-chested gelada baboon, the Walia ibex, and the Simien fox. Also look out for a beautiful waterfall and a canyon as you descend into the valley on your way from Sankaber to Geech and Ambaras.

From the ridge, descend into the valley and view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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 via Debark

Depart early in the morning from Gondar to Debark.
In Debark, 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 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 are 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.

Day 02

Hike from Sankaber to Geech Camp

From Sankaber, begin hiking along the ridge and look out over the foothills 800 m below.
From the ridge, descend into the valley and view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss.
After spending some time at the waterfall, continue to Geech village, where you will find your second campsite.

Day 03

Geech to Ambaras via Imet Gogo

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 reach an altitude of 3,926 m and be able to look out over the amazing landscape in 360 degrees. From this height, you can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and seemingly never-ending valleys.
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.

The route