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4-Day Simien Mountains Trek is a 4 Days tour in Ethiopia , starting from USD 440. See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.

Duration
4 Days

Route
N/A

From
USD 440

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

About 4-Day Simien Mountains Trek

The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia's most popular destinations. Sitting just north of Gondar, it's easily accessible along the northern circuit of Ethiopia. Comprising 220 square kilometers of peaks, plateaus, vistas, and valleys, the park offers stunning viewpoints and some of the best trekking routes in Africa.

Duration: 4 Days
Route: N/A
From: USD 440

Overview

Itinerary

Included & not included

Highlights for 4-Day Simien Mountains Trek

Day 1:Drive from Gondar to Sankaber
Day 2:Sankaber - Geech
Day 3:Geech - Chenek
Day 4:Drive Back to Gonder

Itinerary

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Drive from Gondar to Sankaber
Day 02	Sankaber - Geech
Day 03	Geech - Chenek
Day 04	Drive Back to Gonder

Day 01 Drive from Gondar to Sankaber

You'll depart early in the morning from Gondar (7 am at the latest), driving to Sankober. You will stop along the way to handle park and activity game drive fees, etc. If you like, you can drop you in or around Buyit Ras for a 3-4 hour hike to Sankober, which passes close to the escarpment edge. Nearing Sankober, you will have beautiful views on both sides of the escarpment ridge, where you will likely see the endemic Gelada baboons. In Sankober, you will be met with your supplies. Your overnight stay will be camping in Sankober.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 02 Sankaber - Geech

From Sankober, you will depart into a valley, through which the Wazla (or Koba) River runs. You'll have an activity game drive (this river is often dry). Coming out of the valley, you will have views of the Jinbar River waterfalls falling into the Geech Abyss. Continuing along, you will cross the Jinbar River and ascend into the village of Geech. Total trekking time: 4-5 hours.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

Day 03 Geech - Chenek

After an early breakfast, you'll have a game drive activity. You'll depart from Geech to the peak of Imet Gogo at 3926m. Here, you'll have spectacular views over the lowlands - one of the highlights of the trip. As you continue to Chenek, you will pass Korbete Metia, a solid rock wall that opens up exposing beautiful views over the lowlands and the escarpment. This is also a good place for spotting lammergeiers. You will stay overnight camping in Chenek. Total trekking time: 7 - 9 hours.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

Day 04 Drive Back to Gonder

From Chenek, you will continue visiting and a game drive activity east up a valley to Bwahit Peak, overlooking the camp from where you just came. After the visit, you will return to Gondar for an overnight stay.