Classic wildlife area (Gelada, Walia ibex — sightings not guaranteed)
Simien Mountains
Chenek among the peaks.
Simien Mountains National Park; altitude around 3,600–3,620 m (also spelled Chennek)
Also known as: Chennek
About
Chenek
Chenek (Chenek Camp) is a major destination on longer Simien trekking routes, set among dramatic mountain scenery often described as a natural amphitheatre of surrounding peaks. It is particularly known for wildlife opportunities including Gelada and Walia ibex, and is an important staging point for Bwahit and Ras Dashen routes. Optional morning hikes toward the Bwahit area are offered on some itineraries when fitness, weather and time allow.
Highlights
Highlights
High-altitude camp before summit and Bwahit routes
Surrounding peaks and amphitheatre-like setting
End point of the 4-Day Classic corridor
Things to do
Things to do
- Overnight camping
- Wildlife viewing and photography
- Optional morning hikes toward the Bwahit area (fitness, weather and time permitting)
- Rest day or staging before Ambiko on summit itineraries
Journeys
Routes that visit this place
The signature classic corridor trek: Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, with optional Bwahit-area morning hike on the final day.
Combines a Gondar heritage day with three days of Simien trekking to Chenek.
Summit-focused Simien trek: classic corridor into Chenek, then Bwahit Pass (~4,200 m), Meseha Valley and Ambiko base (~3,200 m) for a Ras…
Full Simien crossing: classic corridor, Bwahit Pass, Ambiko, Ras Dashen summit (~4,550 m in this detailed version), then the quieter…