5 Days Simien Mountains Trekking & Hiking Tour

Tour Overview

Explore the heart of Simien Mountains National Park on this 5-day trekking and hiking tour from Gondar.

This itinerary includes many of the classic Simien experiences: Sankaber, Jinbar Waterfall, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, before finishing with a high-altitude hike into the Bwahit area.

It is an excellent choice for travellers who want a serious multi-day Simien Mountains walking holiday but do not have enough time for a longer Ras Dejen summit expedition.

Tour Highlights

• Five-day Simien Mountains trekking holiday
• Trek from Sankaber to Geech
• See Jinbar Waterfall
• Hike to Imet Gogo
• Explore Saha and Kedadit viewpoints
• Trek to Chenek
• Search for geladas and Walia ibex
• See giant lobelias
• Reach high-altitude Bwahit viewpoints
• Experience camping in the Ethiopian highlands

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Gondar → Debark → Sankaber

Meet your guide in Gondar and drive towards Debark and the Simien Mountains.

After completing park arrangements, continue into the park and begin an introductory hike towards Sankaber.

The trail offers immediate views of the escarpment and excellent opportunities to see geladas.

Trekking: Approximately 2 hours

Overnight: Sankaber

Elevation: Approx. 3,250 m

Day 2 – Sankaber → Jinbar Waterfall → Geech

Follow the classic hiking trail towards Geech.

Pass grasslands and heather vegetation before reaching views of Jinbar Waterfall.

Descend towards the river and climb to Geech.

Trekking: Approximately 5–6 hours

Distance: Around 10 km

Overnight: Geech

Elevation: Approx. 3,600 m

Day 3 – Imet Gogo → Saha → Kedadit → Geech

Spend the day exploring some of the best viewpoints in the Simien Mountains.

Hike to Imet Gogo, approximately 3,926 metres, before continuing towards Saha and Kedadit.

Enjoy panoramic views over valleys, cliffs and distant peaks.

Return to Geech.

Trekking: Approximately 5–6 hours

Overnight: Geech

Day 4 – Geech → Chenek

Leave Geech and follow the escarpment towards Chenek.

The route is one of the most scenic sections of the trek.

Look for geladas, raptors and, with luck, Ethiopian wolves.

Chenek is particularly well known for possible Walia ibex sightings.

Trekking: Approximately 7–8 hours

Overnight: Chenek

Day 5 – Bwahit Highlands → Gondar

Begin early with a hike from Chenek towards the Bwahit massif.

Reach a suitable high viewpoint according to fitness, weather and available time.

Return to Chenek, meet the vehicle and drive to Gondar via Debark.

Highest trekking area: Above 4,000 m

Tour ends: Gondar

Includes

• Private transportation
• Trekking guide
• Scout
• Cook
• Mule support
• Camping equipment
• Park and camping fees
• Meals during the trek
• Drinking water according to package

Excludes

• Flights
• Visa
• Travel insurance
• Personal trekking gear
• Hotels in Gondar unless included
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Medical and evacuation costs

Additional Information

Difficulty

Moderate to challenging.

The itinerary includes several long hiking days and elevations approaching or exceeding 4,000 metres.

Elevation Profile

Sankaber: approx. 3,250 m

Geech: approx. 3,600 m

Imet Gogo: approx. 3,926 m

Chenek: approx. 3,600 m

Bwahit hiking area: above 4,000 m

Best For

Active travellers who want a five-day Simien Mountains hiking package with the classic viewpoints plus higher mountain scenery.