Classic overnight camp on western and classic routes
Simien Mountains
Geech highland camp.
Simien Mountains National Park; altitude approximately 3,600 m
About
Geech
Geech (Geech Camp) is a classic overnight stop on Simien treks. Approaching camp, the landscape becomes increasingly Afro-alpine, with highland grasslands, giant lobelia and escarpment scenery. An optional nearby sunset viewpoint is often offered when time and weather allow. Geech is the usual base before the climb to Imet Gogo.
Highlights
Highlights
Giant lobelia highland vegetation
Escarpment scenery and quieter mountain surroundings
Optional sunset viewpoint nearby
Staging point for Imet Gogo the following day
Things to do
Things to do
- Trekking and overnight camping
- Wildlife observation and photography
- Optional sunset viewpoint walk when conditions allow
- Rest and acclimatisation before higher viewpoint days
Journeys
Routes that visit this place
A three-day trek into the western classic corridor as far as Imet Gogo (~3,926 m), with overnight camps at Sankaber and Geech.
The signature classic corridor trek: Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, with optional Bwahit-area morning hike on the final day.
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…