Central Simien corridor plus summit attempt
Journeys
Simien & Ras Dashen eight days.
8 Days / 7 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Bwahit → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → return corridor → Gondar · Challenging
Overview
Simien & Ras Dashen (8 Days)
Eight-day product combining central Simien highlights (Geech, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo, Chenek, Bwahit) with Ambiko and a Ras Dashen summit attempt. The extra days versus the Challenge allow fuller enjoyment of the classic escarpment before committing to the summit approach — see the Simien properly, then climb.
Highlights
Highlights
Destinations: Geech, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo, Chenek, Bwahit, Ambiko, Ras Dashen
Balanced pacing between viewpoints and high mountain days
Full camping support throughout
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 01Gondar to Sankaber
Via Debark; park entry; escarpment walk; overnight Sankaber Camp.
Overnight Sankaber Camp
Day 02Sankaber to Geech
Jinbar Waterfall; Afro-alpine approach; overnight Geech Camp.
Overnight Geech Camp
Day 03Geech to Imet Gogo area / Chenek approach
Full viewpoint day focused on Imet Gogo and surrounding escarpment; overnight toward Chenek corridor (Geech or Chenek per pacing).
Overnight Geech or Chenek per pacing
Day 04Into Chenek
Complete approach to Chenek; wildlife time in known Walia and Gelada habitat; overnight Chenek Camp.
Overnight Chenek Camp
Day 05Chenek to Ambiko
Bwahit Pass (~4,200 m); Meseha Valley; Ambiko base (~3,200 m); overnight Ambiko Camp.
Overnight Ambiko Camp
Day 06Ras Dashen summit
Pre-sunrise summit attempt; return to Ambiko; overnight Ambiko Camp.
Overnight Ambiko Camp
Day 07Ambiko toward Chenek corridor
Descent and transfer toward the western road network; overnight camping or lodge as confirmed.
Overnight Camping or lodge as confirmed
Day 08Return to Gondar
Final transfer via Debark to Gondar.
Included
Included
- Gondar–Simien transportation; return/end-of-route transportation according to itinerary
- Professional trekking guide; park entrance fees; required trekking permits; park scout/ranger
- Camping throughout; trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining/cooking equipment
- Professional cook; camp support crew; mule support; mule handlers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; route guidance; wildlife and landscape interpretation
- Pre-trek briefing; packing guidance
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; communications; tips; personal expenses
- Medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional services
Destinations