3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

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3 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods"

The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

What's Included

mule(s) & mule handler
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Local guide and scout
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Bottled mineral water
Alcoholic Beverage
Services which are not listed on the inclusion

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Gondar to Sankabar

    1 stop
  • 1
    Simien Mountains National Park

    Drive from Gondar to Debark. Here we obtain a permit from the Park headquarters and collect our obligatory scout before continuing to Sankabar (3250m ASL) for the first overnight camp. An early start is needed as the drive from Gondar takes a 2-3 hours. The trek begins at Buytras (Simien Lodge), taking about 3 – 4 hours to walk to the Sankabar campsite is usually possible. During the walk there’s a good chance of seeing your first Gelada baboons.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Sankabar to Geech

    1 stop
  • 2
    Simien Mountains National Park

    In the morning of day 2, we will walk to Geech via the spectacular Jinbar waterfall. The trek will take approximately 5 – 7 hours. After descending down to the Jinbar Wenz (which feeds the waterfall) a short ascent remains to Geech village. A short distance beyond Geech village is the camp site. The camp site has great views of the mountains and is characterized by giant lobelia plants. The nearby Kedadit summit provides one of the best places to see the sun set. The camp site is situated at 3600m ASL.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Geech to Ambaras to Gondar

    1 stop
  • 3
    Simien Mountains National Park

    we trek from Geech to the Imet Gogo promontory, for one of the most spectacular views in the whole mountain range. This is a great day for seeing the magnificent Lammergeier vultures. From Imet Gogo we trek back to the road near a village called Ambaras and meet the car for the drive back to Gondar. The trek will last approximately 4-5 hours. Or end in Axum as well.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Simien Tour and Travel

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Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Pack Animal Tours
Car Tours
Involves Animals
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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