Full Simien crossing beyond the familiar trekking route after summit
Voyages
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
Aperçu
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.
Points forts
Points forts
Ras Dashen ~4,550 m (this detailed itinerary)
Remote valleys and communities; changing landscapes
Siha Gorge on the great-views day toward Chenek
Itinéraire
Itinéraire
Jour 01Arrival in Gondar
~2,200 m. Meet guide; possible Royal Enclosure visit; expedition briefing; overnight Gondar hotel.
Nuit Hôtel Gondar
Jour 02Gondar → Debark → Sankaber
Drive ~100 km to Debark; Sankaber ~3,200–3,250 m; introductory hike; overnight camping Sankaber.
Nuit Sankaber
Jour 03Sankaber → Geech
Approximately 14–15 km; Geech ~3,600 m; ~6–8 hours. Jinbar Waterfall area; overnight Geech camp.
Nuit Geech
Jour 04Geech → Imet Gogo → Siha Gorge → Chenek
Approximately 15–20 km; highest ~3,900 m; Chenek ~3,600 m. Overnight Chenek camp.
Nuit Chenek
Jour 05Chenek → Bwahit Pass → Ambiko
Approximately 18–20 km; pass ~4,200 m; Ambiko ~3,200 m. Overnight Ambiko camp.
Nuit Ambiko
Jour 06Ambiko → Ras Dashen summit → Ambiko
Summit ~4,550 m; round-trip ~14–16 km; ~8–10+ hours. Overnight Ambiko camp.
Nuit Ambiko
Jour 07Ambiko → Sona
Approximately 15–20 km. Continue eastern/lowland side rather than fully retracing; overnight Sona camp.
Nuit Sona
Jour 08Sona → Mekarebya
Approximately 15–20 km. Quieter Simien; communities and agriculture where appropriate; overnight Mekarebya camp.
Nuit Mekarebya
Jour 09Mekarebya → Mulit
Approximately 15–20 km. Quieter trekking day along the Incya River corridor; overnight Mulit camp.
Nuit Mulit
Jour 10Mulit → Adi Arkay → Gondar
Final walk to Adi Arkay; drive to Gondar hotel or airport.
Inclus
Inclus
- Private transportation from Gondar to the mountains; transportation from Adi Arkay back to Gondar; all agreed ground transfers
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide; required park scout/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
Non inclus
Non inclus
- Vols internationaux et intérieurs ; visa/e-Visa ; assurance voyage
- Sac de couchage personnel, sauf indication contraire ; équipement personnel de randonnée
- 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
Destinations
Lieux de ce voyage
Planifié en personne à Gondar