Ethiopia · Trekking

2-Day Simien Mountains Trek from Gondar with Sankaber Camping

2 Days Round trip from Gondar Easy pace

Travelers posing with the Jinbar Waterfalls

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar via Debark
02 Hike near Buyit Ras for beautiful views of endless mountain ridges
03 Spot endemic gelada baboons in their natural habitat
04 Visit the Jinbar Waterfall at Geech Abyss, where the river plunges into the gorge
05 Camp at Sankaber surrounded by the park's dramatic landscape

Embark on this 2-day tour from Gondar into Simien Mountains National Park, travelling via Debark to Sankaber for mountain scenery, camping, and wildlife viewing. You may hike in near Buyit Ras for beautiful views of the landscape and endless mountain ridges, with the chance to spot endemic gelada baboons. The journey continues with an early trek to the Jinbar Waterfall and Geech Abyss, where the Jinbar River plunges dramatically into the gorge.

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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park, Debarq

Languages Amharic, Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gondar to Sankaber via Debark

You will depart early in the morning from Gondar to Debark. In Debark, you will arrange your visit with the park office, receive a scout and guide, and then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber.
You can drive directly 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.

Day 02

Early Trek to Jinbar Waterfall and Geech Abyss

Today begins with an early morning departure at 2 am to the Jinbar Waterfall.
From here, you will go on an easy trek to the Geech Abyss, where you will see a large waterfall as the Jinbar River plunges into the abyss. This area is also an excellent place for viewing the endemic gelada baboon, also known as the bleeding heart baboon because of the red patch of skin on its chest. Overnight in Debark or return to Gondar.