4-Day "Exploring Ethiopia's Simien Mountains Adventure"

Transfer from Gondar to Chilkuanit Camp Sanakaber

Day 1Transfer from Gondar to Chilkuanit Camp Sanakaber Transfer from Gondar to Chilkuanit Camp Sanakaber Gondar to Sankaber Camp You'll meet in the morning at Gondar Airport or your hotel. You'll drive to Debark, the national park headquarters, to obtain entry permits and meet your scout. You'll enjoy a coffee break and visit the local market if time permits. From Debark, you'll drive 16 km to the park gate, where you’ll begin your trek. The starting point will be flexible based on your interests. You'll experience stunning escarpment views and diverse plant species as you trek to Sankaber Camp for your first camp 3250masl. 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

Trek from Sanakabar Camp to Gich Camp via Jinibar Falls

Day 2Trek from Sanakabar Camp to Gich Camp via Jinibar Falls Trek from Sanakabar Camp to Gich Camp via Jinibar Falls Sankaber Camp to Gich Camp After breakfast, you'll trek 15 km to Gich Camp, taking approximately 7 hours. You'll walk along the escarpment with breathtaking views 800m above the foothills. You'll encounter Giant Heather, Abyssinian Rose, and possibly Gelada baboons, Klipspringers, and even leopards. The highlight of your trek will be a visit to Jinba Waterfalls, Ethiopia's longest fall at 500m. You'll spot various vultures from the viewpoint, then enjoy a picnic by the Jinba River near a serene waterfall. Before reaching Gich Camp, you can visit a traditional village house for coffee and local culture. After settling in, you can take an optional sunset trek to Kedadit (3,786m) for panoramic views before returning to camp for dinner camp at Gich 3600masl. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Trek from Gich to Chennek (3620m) via Imet Gogo and Mount Enatye

Day 3Trek from Gich to Chennek (3620m) via Imet Gogo and Mount Enatye Trek from Gich to Chennek (3620m) via Imet Gogo and Mount Enatye Geech to Chenek Camp You'll trek 7-8 hours along the best route in the Simien Mountains. En route, you'll visit Imet Gogo (3,926m), renowned for its breathtaking 360-degree views of canyons and cliffs. After Imet Gogo, you'll descend to the valley of Meflekiaw, then climb 500 meters to Enatye (4,070m), the day's highest point. From there, you'll descend to Chenek Camp (3,600m), where you'll encounter Gelada baboons and possibly Walia ibex relaxing nearby. Your overnight stay will be at Chenek Camp 3620masl. Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering Simien Mountains NP without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Trek Mount Buwahit Second Highest Peak of Ethiopia -Gondar via Debark

Day 4Morning Trek Mount Buwahit Second Highest Peak of Ethiopia -Gondar via Debark Morning Trek Mount Buwahit Second Highest Peak of Ethiopia -Gondar via Debark You'll depart from Chenek Camp (3,620m) early in the morning. You will hike 12 km over 5-6 hours, including breaks. You'll ascend approximately 600m to Bwahit Pass (4,200m), a key point for those aiming for Ras Dashen. If conditions permit, you'll continue to the summit of Ras Bwahit (4,430m), one of the region’s highest peaks. After enjoying the views, you'll descend back to Chenek. Your vehicle will then take you along a rough 58 km road to Debark, followed by a smooth drive back to Gondar. Main Destination: Gondar (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote