First dramatic Simien escarpment views on many itineraries
Simien Mountains
Sankaber the classic start.
Simien Mountains National Park; altitude approximately 3,200–3,250 m
About
Sankaber
Sankaber (Sankaber Camp) is a gateway to the classic Simien trekking routes and one of the most important starting points for multi-day treks. The area offers escarpment views and is known habitat for Gelada baboons. It is a common first overnight camp on 2-day introductions, 3-day adventures, 4-day classic treks and longer summit expeditions.
Highlights
Highlights
Known Gelada habitat (sightings not guaranteed)
Classic trek starting and overnight point
Accessible highland walking for first mountain days
Things to do
Things to do
- Trekking on introductory highland trails
- Wildlife viewing along the escarpment rim
- Overnight camping at Sankaber Camp
- Photography of cliffs, valleys and highland light
Journeys
Routes that visit this place
An overnight mountain introduction: park entry via Debark, escarpment walking around Sankaber and the surrounding trekking area, time in…
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…