Simien Mountains National Park escarpments and deep valleys
Journeys
Three days to Imet Gogo.
3 Days / 2 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Gondar · Moderate to Challenging
Active first-time trekkers
Overview
3-Day Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure
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 itinerary does not reach Chenek; travellers who specifically want Chenek should choose the 4-Day Classic. Possible start from Buyit Ras; road pickup often in the Ambaras area after Imet Gogo.
Highlights
Highlights
Wild Gelada baboons; possibility of Walia ibex (not guaranteed)
Jinbar Waterfall & Geech Abyss
Giant lobelia; Imet Gogo ~3,926 m
Two nights mountain camping; highland villages
Gondar gateway
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 01Gondar to Sankaber
Gondar ~2,200 m; Sankaber ~3,250 m; drive approximately 100–105 km to Debark/park area; walking approximately 5–13 km. Possible start from Buyit Ras toward Sankaber; Geladas often gather along the escarpment; overnight Sankaber Camp. Meals: lunch & dinner.
Overnight Sankaber Camp
Day 02Sankaber to Geech
Sankaber ~3,250 m; Geech ~3,600 m; approximately 12–15 km; ~5–7 hours. Follow the escarpment; Jinbar Waterfall into Geech Abyss; climb to Geech; optional sunset viewpoint; overnight Geech Camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Overnight Geech Camp
Day 03Geech to Imet Gogo & return to Gondar
Geech ~3,600 m; Imet Gogo ~3,926 m; walking approximately 10–17 km; ~5–8 hours. Climb to Imet Gogo for panoramic views; continue to road pickup often in the Ambaras area; return to Gondar. Meals: breakfast & lunch.
Included
Included
- Private Gondar–Simien–Gondar transportation; professional English-speaking trekking guide
- Park entrance fee; required trekking permits; camping fees; park scout/ranger
- Trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining/cooking equipment; camping crew; cook
- Mule support for agreed luggage/equipment
- Breakfast each trekking morning; lunch/packed lunch; dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Guided trekking; wildlife and landscape interpretation; pre-trek briefing; packing guidance; pickup/drop-off
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless specifically stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks and extra drinks; laundry; communications costs; tips; personal purchases
- Medical/evacuation costs; optional activities
Destinations
Places on this journey
Personally planned in Gondar