Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa to Gondar, Drive to Sankaber

   • Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar.

   • Meet your guide at Gondar Airport or hotel.

   • Drive 100 km to Debark, taking approximately two hours.

   • Obtain park permits and meet your scout at the park headquarters.

   • Continue driving for one hour to reach the trailhead.

   • Begin an introductory hike along the northern escarpment.

   • Admire views of the foothills and northern Ethiopian plains.

   • Observe Gelada baboons along the trail.

   Stay overnight at Sankaber Camp.

2. Day 2: Sankaber to Gich

   • Begin trekking east along the northern escarpment.

   • Descend into the Kaba Valley and ascend toward Gich Abyss.

   • Cross a narrow ridge offering views of the Simien foothills.

   • Witness the impressive Jinbar Waterfall plunging 500 meters into the gorge.

   • Continue trekking for two hours and stop for lunch by the Jinbar River.

   • Pass through barley fields en route to Gich village.

   • Participate in a traditional coffee ceremony with local residents.

   • Hike up to Kedadit for sunset views over the eastern cliffs.

   • Return to camp for dinner and rest at Gich Camp.

3. Day 3: Gich to Chennek

   • Trek through fields of Giant Lobelia toward the cliffs of Imet-Gogo (3,926 m).

   • Absorb panoramic views of mountain valleys and distant volcanic domes.

   • Descend into the Jinbahir River Valley for a different vantage of Imet-Gogo.

   • Follow the escarpment’s edge, ascending to a 4,070-meter summit.

   • Stop for lunch at the summit.

   • Descend for two hours along a steep trail to Chennek Camp.

   • Observe the landscape from the escarpment bench.

   • Spot Walia Ibex in the late afternoon.

   Spend the night at Chennek Camp.

4. Day 4: Chennek to Gondar

   • Hike up to Buwahit Peak (4,430 m), the second highest in the Simien range.

   • Enjoy views of the surrounding highlands and peaks.

   • Attempt to spot the rare Walia Ibex along the trail.

   • Catch a glimpse of Ras Dejen (4,543 m), Ethiopia’s highest peak.

   • Return to Chennek Camp.

   • Drive approximately four hours back to Gondar for your overnight stay or departure.