6 Days Simien Mountains Trekking Tour

Tour Overview

Discover the classic highlights of Ethiopia’s most famous mountain range on this 6-day Simien Mountains trekking tour from Gondar.

The itinerary combines Sankaber, Jinbar Waterfall, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek with a high-altitude hike towards the Bwahit massif.

With four major trekking areas and several nights camping inside the mountains, this package offers significantly more depth than a short Simien Mountains tour while remaining shorter than the Ras Dejen summit expeditions.

Tour Highlights

  • Six-day Simien Mountains hiking adventure
  • Trek Sankaber to Geech
  • See Jinbar Waterfall
  • Visit Imet Gogo, Saha and Kedadit
  • Trek to Chenek
  • Search for Walia ibex
  • Walk among geladas
  • Hike into the Bwahit highlands
  • Experience elevations above 4,000 metres
  • Camp beneath spectacular escarpments

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Gondar → Sankaber

Drive from Gondar via Debark into the Simien Mountains.

Begin with an approximately two-hour introductory hike towards Sankaber.

Look for geladas and enjoy the first views across the northern escarpment.

Overnight: Sankaber

Elevation: Approx. 3,250 m

Day 2 – Sankaber → Jinbar Waterfall → Geech

Trek approximately 10 km towards Geech.

Pass highland grasslands and enjoy views of Jinbar Waterfall plunging into the gorge.

Cross the river and climb towards Geech.

Trekking: 5–6 hours

Overnight: Geech

Elevation: Approx. 3,600 m

Day 3 – Imet Gogo, Saha & Kedadit

Explore the high plateau around Geech.

Reach Imet Gogo at approximately 3,926 metres before continuing towards Saha and Kedadit.

Return to Geech.

Trekking: 5–6 hours

Overnight: Geech

Day 4 – Geech → Chenek

Follow the escarpment eastward towards Chenek.

Enjoy some of the longest uninterrupted mountain views of the trip.

Chenek is particularly important habitat for Walia ibex.

Trekking: Approximately 7–8 hours

Overnight: Chenek

Day 5 – Bwahit Highlands Hike

Climb from Chenek towards the Bwahit massif.

Depending on fitness, weather and guide assessment, reach one of the high viewpoints above 4,000 metres.

Return to Chenek.

Trekking: Approximately 5–7 hours

Overnight: Chenek

Day 6 – Chenek → Debark → Gondar

After breakfast, meet the vehicle and drive back towards Debark and Gondar.

Tour ends in Gondar.

Includes

  • Gondar–Simien transportation
  • Guide
  • Scout
  • Cook
  • Mule support
  • Camping equipment
  • Park entrance
  • Camping fees
  • Trekking meals
  • Drinking water according to package

Excludes

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Hotels outside the trek unless stated
  • Alcohol and soft drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Medical and evacuation expenses

Additional Information

Difficulty

Moderate to challenging.

This itinerary is suitable for active travellers comfortable hiking for 5–8 hours on several consecutive days.

Highest Elevation

The Bwahit hiking section reaches above 4,000 metres.

Best For

Travellers looking for a medium-length Simien Mountains trekking package with the major viewpoints and a high-altitude hiking experience, but without a Ras Dejen summit attempt.

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