Simien Trekking Itinerary
8 Days Tour From $995USD/pax
Type of Tour : Simien Mountains Trekking
Duration : 8 days
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrival in Addis Ababa and welcomed by our representative; transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, have an optional visit of Addis Ababa (the visit can be our walking
tour or with vehicle) or if you have another plan of your own. Overnight Jupiter
Hotel (4 star)
Day 2 Addis Ababa - Gondar – Debark – Sankabar
Fly to Gondar and then drive to Debark (106km), the head quarter of the Simien
Mountains, and then to Sankabar. You can spend the rest of the day spotting
Gelada Baboons around the lodge or camp site. Overnight camping
Day 3 Sankabar – Geech (5 hrs)
Hike to Geech, you will have many stops to admire the spectacular scenery. While
crossing the river Jinbar, you will have a chance to spot many troops of Gelada
baboon. Overnight camping at Geech camp site (3550m)
Day 4 Geech – Chenek (7-8hrs)
Hike to Chenek passing through the beautiful landscape and the giant lobelias
forest. You will have a picnic lunch on your way and arrives at Chenek camp site
(3500m) where you spend the night. Here you can also spot the endemic Walia
Ibex. Overnight camping at Chenek
Day 5 Chenek – Ambiquo (6-7hrs)
Today, hike to Ambiquo passing through the Valleys of Serekawa and Mesheba, and
Bwait Summit (4430m). From the distance, in the middle of cliffs and peaks, you
can spot the Ras Dashen peak. Overnight camping at Ambiquo camp site (3200m)
for two nights
Day 6 Ambiquo - Ras Dashen – Ambiquo (9-10hrs)
Start very early to ascend Ras Dashen (4620 m), the highest peak in Ethiopia and
the fourth highest mountain in Africa. The acclimatization is good and the ascension
is not absolutely technical. It is just a long day of hike, on the roof of Ethiopia with
a breathtaking view. Then descend back to Ambiquo for overnight.
Day 7 Ambiquo - Chenek (6-7hrs)
Trek back to Chenek in the same route you hike in the previous day crossing the
Mesheba River. Overnight camping at Chenek camp site
Day 8 Chenek – Gondar – Addis Ababa - Departure
Drive from Chenek to Gondar and then fly to Addis Ababa. In the evening, be
transferred to the airport for your final departure.
12 Days Tour From $1395USD/pax
Type of Tour : Simien Mountains Trekking
Duration : 12 days
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrival in Addis Ababa and welcomed by our representative; transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, have an optional visit of Addis Ababa (the visit can be our walking
tour or with vehicle) or if you have another plan of your own. Overnight Jupiter
Hotel (4 star)
Day 2 Addis Ababa - Gondar – Debark – Sankabar
Fly to Gondar and then drive to Debark (106km), the head quarter of the Simien
Mountains, and then to Sankabar. You can spend the rest of the day spotting
Gelada Baboons around the lodge or camp site. Overnight camping
Day 3 Sankabar – Geech (5 hrs)
Hike to Geech, you will have many stops to admire the spectacular scenery. While
crossing the river Jinbar, you will have a chance to spot many troops of Gelada
baboon. Overnight camping at Geech camp site (3550m)
Day 4 Geech – Chenek (7-8hrs)
Hike to Chenek passing through the beautiful landscape and the giant lobelias
forest. You will have a picnic lunch on your way and arrives at Chenek camp site
(3500m) where you spend the night. Here you can also spot the endemic Walia
Ibex. Overnight camping at Chenek
Day 5 Chenek – Ambiquo (6-7hrs)
Today, hike to Ambiquo passing through the Valleys of Serekawa and Mesheba, and
Bwait Summit (4430m). From the distance, in the middle of cliffs and peaks, you
can spot the Ras Dashen peak. Overnight camping at Ambiquo camp site (3200m)
for two nights
Day 6 Ambiquo - Ras Dashen – Ambiquo (9-10hrs)
Start very early to ascend Ras Dashen (4620 m), the highest peak in Ethiopia and
the fourth highest mountain in Africa. The acclimatization is good and the ascension
is not absolutely technical. It is just a long day of hike, on the roof of Ethiopia with
a breathtaking view. Then descend back to Ambiquo for overnight.
Day 7 Ambiquo - Sona (4-6hrs)
Trek towards the lowlands and camp at Sona. overnight camping.
Day 8 Sona - Mekarebia
Trek to Mekarebia and overnight camping.
Day 9 Mekarebia - Mulit
Trek to Mulit and overnight camping.