Simien Mountains Trek – 3 Days
Three days in the simien mountains shows you all the main highlights that the park has to offer.
Itinerary
Gondar to Sankaber
You will depart early morning from Gondar to Debark. In debark you will arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and guide then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber. You can either drive all the way in to Sankaber or have the car drop you off near Buyit Ras for a short hike. If you choose to hike in you will take in beautiful views of the landscape and the endless mountain ridges, and you likely see some gelada baboons. When you arrive in Sankaber you will be met with your supplies. Sankaber will be the first campsite on your trip.
Sankaber to Geech Camp
From Sankaber you will begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down. From the ridge you will descend down into the valley and be able to view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. After some time at the waterfall you will continue on to Geech village where you will find your second campsite.
Geech to Ambaras
Today’s hike will average about 6-7 hours. Many hikers agree that the route from Geech to Ambaras is the most magnificent hike the simiens have to offer. In route you will pass through Imet Gogo. Here you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and be able to look out at the amazing landscape from 360 degrees. At this height and view point you can see the canyone below, distant ridges, and view the seemingly never ending valleys. Here you will break for lunch and hike the rest of the way to Ambaras where you will be met by a car to bring you back to Debark/Gondar.
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Fun, safe, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly!
I am from the U.S. and traveled to Ethiopia last year. When I met Mensur in 2016, he gave me a fantastic tour of the castles in Gonder and nearby parts of the city. I had a wonderful time and learned a lot, and best of all, I became lifelong friends with Mensur! We have stayed in close contact for almost 7 years now.
Although Mensur was unfortunately unable to give me a tour himself last year, he set me up with an excellent company for a 3 day trek in the Simien Mountains. There were 3 other travelers in the group, and two guides the entire time. I felt extremely safe everywhere we went, and I learned a huge amount the ecology and wildlife of the Simiens. We saw walia ibex, baboons from 20 feet away, many many birds, beautiful plants, and gorgeous mountain landscapes during our trek. Mensur can cares deeply about his clients and his business.
Fantastic experiences all around. I look forward to going back to Ethiopia again one day. I highly recommend traveling with Mensur.
recent reviews
Fun, safe, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly!
I am from the U.S. and traveled to Ethiopia last year. When I met Mensur in 2016, he gave me a fantastic tour of the castles in Gonder and nearby parts of the city. I had a wonderful time and learned a lot, and best of all, I became lifelong friends with Mensur! We have stayed in close contact for almost 7 years now.
Although Mensur was unfortunately unable to give me a tour himself last year, he set me up with an excellent company for a 3 day trek in the Simien Mountains. There were 3 other travelers in the group, and two guides the entire time. I felt extremely safe everywhere we went, and I learned a huge amount the ecology and wildlife of the Simiens. We saw walia ibex, baboons from 20 feet away, many many birds, beautiful plants, and gorgeous mountain landscapes during our trek. Mensur can cares deeply about his clients and his business.
Fantastic experiences all around. I look forward to going back to Ethiopia again one day. I highly recommend traveling with Mensur.
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