Simien Mountains National Park; Gelada baboons; Walia ibex (habitat; sightings not guaranteed)
Journeys
The Simien Classic to Chenek.
4 Days / 3 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Gondar · Moderate to Challenging
Travellers who want the classic trail
Overview
4-Day Simien Classic Trek
The signature classic corridor trek: Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, with optional Bwahit-area morning hike on the final day. Walking distance approximately 30–45 km depending on route and optional hikes. This is the core Simien product for travellers who want the full western escarpment circuit without a summit attempt.
Highlights
Highlights
Jinbar Waterfall; Imet Gogo; Chenek; Bwahit landscape (optional)
Highland villages; mountain camping; Gondar cultural context at start/end
Walking distance approximately 30–45 km depending on options
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 01Gondar to Sankaber
Gondar ~2,200 m; Sankaber ~3,250 m; drive ~100 km; walking approximately 5–13 km depending on trail. After breakfast travel north toward Debark for park arrangements; begin walking into the highlands; Gelada often gather; overnight Sankaber Camp.
Overnight Sankaber Camp
Day 02Sankaber to Geech
Altitude ~3,250–3,600 m; walking approximately 10–14 km; ~5–7 hours. Follow the escarpment toward Geech; descend toward Jinbar River; Jinbar Waterfall highlight; climb toward Geech; overnight Geech Camp.
Overnight Geech Camp
Day 03Geech to Chenek via Imet Gogo
Highest point ~3,926 m; walking approximately 15–17 km; ~7–9 hours. Climb to Imet Gogo; continue toward Chenek across highland ridges; Gelada and possible Walia ibex; overnight Chenek Camp.
Overnight Chenek Camp
Day 04Chenek & return to Gondar
Chenek ~3,620 m. Morning around Chenek; optional morning hike toward Bwahit area according to fitness, weather and time; meet vehicle and return to Gondar via Debark.
Included
Included
- Private transportation Gondar–Simien–return; professional English-speaking local trekking guide
- Park entrance fee; required trekking/camping permits; park scout/ranger
- Trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining tent where required; cooking and camp equipment
- Professional trekking cook; camp support crew; mule support
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee during camping
- All agreed trekking support; pre-trip briefing; packing guidance; pickup/drop-off
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking gear
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; SIM/data/roaming; tips; personal shopping
- Medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional activities
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