Waterfall viewpoint above the Geech Abyss / deep gorge
Simien Mountains
Jinbar Waterfall Geech Abyss.
Between Sankaber and Geech on the western Simien trekking route
Also known as: Jinbar River, Geech Abyss, Genbar
About
Jinbar Waterfall (Geech Abyss)
Jinbar Waterfall (also known as Jinbar River / Geech Abyss; sometimes Genbar in local usage) is where the Jinbar River disappears over the escarpment edge and plunges into the Geech Abyss. It is one of the defining scenes of the western Simien trekking route and a highlight of the Sankaber–Geech day. Water volume varies with season and recent rainfall.
Highlights
Highlights
Defining scene on the Sankaber–Geech trek day
Strong subject for landscape photography
Seasonal variation in flow and spray
Things to do
Things to do
- Viewpoint stop during the Sankaber–Geech trek
- Photography of the waterfall and gorge
- Short guided approach walks to safe viewing positions
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.
Combines a Gondar heritage day with three days of Simien trekking to Chenek.
Eight-day product combining central Simien highlights (Geech, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo, Chenek, Bwahit) with Ambiko and a Ras Dashen summit…