3-Day Simien Mountains Trek:Adventure&Scenic Views

Gondar – Sankaber Camp

Day 1Gondar – Sankaber Camp Gondar – Sankaber Camp We will meet you in the morning at Gondar Airport or your hotel in Gondar. Our journey begins with a scenic drive from Gondar to Debark, the administrative headquarters of the Simien Mountains National Park. Upon arrival, we will stop to obtain the necessary permits for park entry and meet our local scout who will accompany us throughout the trek. During our visit to Debark, we can enjoy a tea and coffee break, and if time permits, we will explore the local market. The market operates daily, with larger markets taking place every Wednesday and Saturday, offering a vibrant glimpse into the daily life of the locals. From Debark, we will continue our drive to the park entrance, located about 16 kilometers from the town. Once we reach the national park gate, we will begin our trek. We will continue our trek to Sankaber Camp, where we will set up camp for the first night, surrounded by the beauty of the Simien Mountains. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery) High Season October to April (Lodges are busy) Best Weather October to April Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP Gelada Monkey Abundant Walia Ibex Occasional Ethiopian Wolf Rare Klipspringer Rare Bushbuck Rare Show more Golden Jackal Rare Hyena Rare Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Sankaber Camp – Gich Camp

Day 2Sankaber Camp – Gich Camp Sankaber Camp – Gich Camp After breakfast, we begin our 15 km trek to Gich Camp, taking around 7 hours. The trail offers stunning views over the foothills, passing through lush vegetation like Giant Heather, Abyssinian Rose, and Globe Thistle. Along the way, you may spot Gelada baboons, Klipspringer, Bushbuck, and Rock Hyrax. We will visit Jinba Waterfalls, Ethiopia’s longest, and view various vultures, the Lammergeier. After a picnic by the Jinba River, we continue to Gich village. Optionally, you can visit a local home for coffee. At Gich Camp, enjoy a snack before a short sunset trek to Kedadit for 360-degree views of the mountains. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

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Day 3Gich campsite _aynamed _drive to gondar Gich campsite _aynamed _drive to gondar The sunrise at Gich Camp offers a peaceful start to the day. After breakfast, we begin our climb to Mt. Imet Gogo (3,926 meters), a rocky promontory famous for its panoramic views. The gentle 300-meter ascent leads to the summit, where you'll enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the Simien Mountains. We then descend 300 meters into the valley, the source of the Jinba River, passing through lush vegetation, Festuca grasslands, Lobelia plants, everlasting flowers, and Erica arborea trees. We continue through this scenic landscape to Aynmeda Camp, where your vehicle will be waiting. From there, we drive to the historic city of Gondar, concluding the adventure. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred,