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3 Day Trekking Tour to Simien Mountains
- Duration72 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryHiking Tours, Involves Animals
Overview
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Simien Mountains trekking adventure stands out for its perfect blend of nature, culture, and professional service. The tour offer flexible itineraries tailored to each group’s interest and pace. The expert local guides and scouts ensure safety while sharing deep knowledge of the park’s wildlife, like the endemic Gelada baboon and rare Walia Ibex. Along the way, you’ll experience vibrant local markets, dramatic escarpments, and breathtaking sights like the 500m Jinbar Falls and Mt. Bwahit. What truly sets us apart is the quality of service: the professional camp cooks prepare fresh, nutritious meals with local ingredients—even in remote highlands. Campsites are chosen for their comfort and scenery, and we prioritize eco-conscious practices. More than just a trek, this is a thoughtfully guided, immersive journey through Ethiopia’s most spectacular landscapes—crafted and supported by a passionate, experienced team.
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What's included
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
What's Not included
Tipping and shopping
Itinerary
Gondar u2013 Simien Mountains (Sankaber Camp)nAfter hotel checkout or arrival at Gondar airport, we drive to Debark, gateway to the Simien Mountains. Here, we arrange park entry and meet our scout. If time allows, enjoy tea or coffee and visit the local marketu2014especially vibrant on Wednesdays and Saturdays.nFrom Debark, we drive 16km to the park gate, then continue to the treku2019s starting point (flexible based on interest and time). Expect stunning escarpments, unique flora, and encounters with endemic Gelada baboons. You may also spot klipspringers, bushbucks, and various bird species. The trek concludes at Sankaber Camp, where we spend the first night.
After breakfast, begin a 7-hour, 15km trek from Sankaber to Chennek. Hike along dramatic escarpments with views over 800m drops. Pass through lush zones of Giant Heather, Abyssinian Rose, and Globe Thistle. Spot Gelada baboons, Klipspringer, bushbuck, and possibly a leopard. A highlight is Jinbar Fallsu2014a 500m drop, Ethiopiau2019s highest. Watch for vultures like Lammergeier, Griffon, and Hooded Vulture. The area is also rich in birdlife, including the endemic Abyssinian Catbird. Enjoy a picnic by Jinbar River, then ascend Mt. Inatye (approx. 500m climb) for spectacular views. After lunch on the summit, descend through open grassland and Giant Lobelia to Chennek Camp (3,620m), nestled below Mt. Bwahit. This area offers some of the best wildlife viewing, including Walia Ibex and Geladas.nOvernight at Chennek Camp.
Start the day with a short trek from Chennek along the escarpment, with views of Mt. Emet Gogo (3,926m). If time allows, ascend to 4,000m or even Mt. Bwahit (4,430m), the second-highest peak in Ethiopia. Expect sightings of the rare Walia Ibex, vultures, and other birds. The trail features unique high-altitude flora like Lobelia, everlasting flower, Erica arborea, St. Johnu2019s Wort, and Festuca grass.nIn the early afternoon, return to camp and drive back to Gondar.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.