Full Simien crossing beyond the familiar trekking route after summit
Viajes
The full Simien crossing.
10 Days / 9 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Sona → Mekarebya → Mulit → Adi Arkay → Gondar · Challenging
Experienced trekkers who value depth
Resumen
10-Day Simien Mountains & Ras Dashen Expedition
Full Simien crossing: classic corridor, Bwahit Pass, Ambiko, Ras Dashen summit (~4,550 m in this detailed version), then the quieter eastern transect via Sona, Mekarebya and Mulit to Adi Arkay vehicle pickup and return to Gondar. The defining long expedition for travellers who want the summit and the remote side of the range beyond the familiar escarpment circuit.
Puntos clave
Puntos clave
Ras Dashen ~4,550 m (this detailed itinerary)
Remote valleys and communities; changing landscapes
Siha Gorge on the great-views day toward Chenek
Itinerario
Itinerario
Día 01Arrival in Gondar
~2,200 m. Meet guide; possible Royal Enclosure visit; expedition briefing; pernoctación Gondar hotel.
Noche Gondar hotel
Día 02Gondar → Debark → Sankaber
Drive ~100 km to Debark; Sankaber ~3,200–3,250 m; introductory hike; pernoctación camping Sankaber.
Noche Sankaber
Día 03Sankaber → Geech
Approximately 14–15 km; Geech ~3,600 m; ~6–8 hours. Jinbar Waterfall area; pernoctación Geech camp.
Noche Geech
Día 04Geech → Imet Gogo → Siha Gorge → Chenek
Approximately 15–20 km; highest ~3,900 m; Chenek ~3,600 m. pernoctación Chenek camp.
Noche Chenek
Día 05Chenek → Bwahit Pass → Ambiko
Approximately 18–20 km; pass ~4,200 m; Ambiko ~3,200 m. pernoctación Ambiko camp.
Noche Ambiko
Día 06Ambiko → Ras Dashen summit → Ambiko
Summit ~4,550 m; round-trip ~14–16 km; ~8–10+ hours. pernoctación Ambiko camp.
Noche Ambiko
Día 07Ambiko → Sona
Approximately 15–20 km. Continue eastern/lowland side rather than fully retracing; pernoctación Sona camp.
Noche Sona
Día 08Sona → Mekarebya
Approximately 15–20 km. Quieter Simien; communities and agriculture where appropriate; pernoctación Mekarebya camp.
Noche Mekarebya
Día 09Mekarebya → Mulit
Approximately 15–20 km. Quieter trekking day along the Incya River corridor; pernoctación Mulit camp.
Noche Mulit
Día 10Mulit → Adi Arkay → Gondar
Final walk to Adi Arkay; drive to Gondar hotel or airport.
Incluido
Incluido
- Private transportation from Gondar to the mountains; transportation from Adi Arkay back to Gondar; all agreed ground transfers
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide; required explorador del parque/ranger; park entrance fees; trekking and camping permits; camping fees
- trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining and cooking equipment; professional cook; camping crew
- Mule support; mule handlers; group trekking equipment
- Breakfast throughout the trekking programme; lunch/packed lunch; dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; pre-trek briefing; packing guidance; route planning and coordination
- Wildlife and landscape interpretation; Gondar pickup/drop-off
No incluido
No incluido
- Vuelos nacionales e internacionales; visa/eVisa; seguro de viaje
- Saco de dormir personal a menos que se indique específicamente; equipo personal de trekking
- Alcohol; personal snacks and extra drinks; laundry; SIM/data/roaming; tips; souvenirs/personal shopping
- Professional photography/video; medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional activities
- Any service not specifically listed in the final quotation
Destinos
Lugares de este viaje
Planificado en persona en Gondar