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4-Day Trekking to Simien Mountain 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 Trekking to Simien Mountain

The Simien Mountains, located in northern Ethiopia, are a dramatic mountain range known for their jagged peaks, deep valleys, and sheer cliffs, making them a popular trekking destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the highest point in the range is Ras Dejen, Ethiopia's tallest peak, and the area is particularly famous for its unique wildlife including the endemic Walia ibex.

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

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 4-Day Trekking to Simien Mountain

Day 1:Drive Gonder - Sankaber
Day 2:Hike Sankaber to Gich
Day 3:Hike Gich to Chennek
Day 4:Hike Chennek to Ras Bwahit

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Drive Gonder - Sankaber
Day 02	Hike Sankaber to Gich
Day 03	Hike Gich to Chennek
Day 04	Hike Chennek to Ras Bwahit

Day 01: Drive Gonder - Sankaber

>> Drive (2.5 hrs) Gondar- Michibiny (3200 m), hike to Sankaber (3250 m).
From Gondar, we drive to Michibiny with a brief stop at the Simien Mountains National Park headquarters to arrange the permit. We start the trekking easy with a 2-3 hours hike to Sankaber, a good way to acclimatize and get used to the altitude. Overnight camping.

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

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

Day 02: Hike Sankaber to Gich

>> Today's trek covers a distance of approximately 12 km and takes around 5-6 hours. The hike goes through highland grasslands, heather forests, cultivated fields and follows a spectacular escarpment with dramatic views.
We will encounter the friendly Gelada baboons, foraging in big groups. A stunning viewpoint at the Jinbar Falls is reached after clambering a few rocks. This waterfall plunges several hundred meters down the escarpment down into the abyss. At the end of the day we pass through the welcoming village of Gich where the local people are happy to prepare a well-deserved coffee. The coffee ceremony is an important social event in Ethiopian culture. The camp for the night is not far from the village. Overnight camping.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

Day 03: Hike Gich to Chennek

>> This is a long but probably the most spectacular stage of the trekking, offering stunning views all the way.
Today we hike 7-8 hours to cover 12 km, including a short detour to Imet Gogo (3925 m). This summit offers the most exciting views. The giant lobelia is abundant on the Gich plateau. The majestic lammergeyer might soar the skies in front of you and the endemic thick billed raven will be present.
On your way to Chennek you pass some other major peaks (Inataye reaching 4070 meter) and a deep valley. Chennek is the best place to spot the endemic and endangered Walia Ibex. Not seldom they walk into the camp. Overnight camping.

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

Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

Day 04: Hike Chennek to Ras Bwahit

>> The last day in the Simien Mountains takes us up to the Bwahit Pass (4200 m) and if you've got the energy, you can hike all the way to Ras Bwahit, the second highest peak of Ethiopia after Ras Dashen. Total hike is 10 km, 5-6 hrs. Not only will you likely spot the Walia Ibex, you might even spot the endemic, and extremely rare, Ethiopian Wolf. In the late afternoon, we drive back to Gondar.