4 days Simien Mountain Trekking tour

Gondar, Ethiopia 4.00 days Difficulty: moderate Instant confirmation

Highlights

Trek through the Simien Mountains on a 4-day guided tour from Gondar
Discover the Simien Mountains National Park and its diverse wildlife
Enjoy the views of the Simien Mountains from the Buwahit Peak
See the endemic animals like the Walia Ibex and Ethiopian Red Fox
Visit the Geech Abyss
the Jinbar River
and the Innateye Valley

About this experience

The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most spectacular natural landscapes and are located in the northern part of the country, in the Amhara Region. The area is famous for its dramatic mountain scenery, deep valleys, steep cliffs, high plateaus, and impressive peaks. Some peaks rise above 4,000 meters, making the Simien Mountains one of the highest mountain areas in Africa.
The mountains were formed by ancient volcanic activity and have been shaped over millions of years by erosion. Their spectacular landscapes include enormous escarpments, narrow valleys, waterfalls, and unusual rock formations. The scenery is particularly beautiful during sunrise and sunset, when the cliffs and valleys are covered in changing colors.
The Simien Mountains are also important because of their unique wildlife. They are home to the gelada, a grass-eating monkey found only in the Ethiopian highlands. Visitors may see large groups of geladas moving across the mountain slopes. The mountains are also home to the Walia ibex, a rare wild goat found nowhere else in the world, and the Ethiopian wolf, one of the world’s rarest canids.
The Simien Mountains National Park protects much of this remarkable environment. It was established to conserve the area's wildlife, plants, and landscapes and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The park is also an important destination for trekking and adventure tourism.
Visitors can take multi-day hikes through villages, valleys, and highland plateaus while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Popular trekking areas include Sankaber, Gich, Chenek, and Imet Gogo. Along the way, travelers can experience the traditional lifestyle and hospitality of communities living in the highlands.
The Simien Mountains are more than a beautiful tourist destination. They represent an important part of Ethiopia’s natural heritage and provide a home for rare animals and plants. Their dramatic scenery, rich biodiversity, and cultural significance make the Simien Mountains one of the most remarkable places to visit in Ethiopia.

What's included

 Simien Mountain Hikes
 4 days accommodation with breakfast
 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser jeep with fuel and driver's
 Park fees
 Entrance fees
 Scout fees
 Local guide fees and other associated expenses
 Nature professional guide
 Photo graph and video fees
 Hotel or airport pickup and drop off
 Unlimited bottles of water
 Government tax
 Ethiopian coffee or tea
 4 days Simien Mountain full meal board
 Farewell dinner

What's not included

Personal tips
Alcoholic drinks
Domestics flight

What to bring

Comfortable shoes Warm clothing Hat Camera Hiking shoes Sunscreen

Important information

Accessibility: yes
Age: 5

Itinerary

Fly Addis- Gondar then Drive to Sankaber

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (10.00h)

📍 Simien Mountain

From Addis Ababa to Gondar, we'll meet you at Gondar Airport or your hotel and then take a smooth drive along a well-paved road to the park headquarters in Debark. The journey covers 100 km and will take approximately two hours. Once you arrive at the headquarters, we'll organize our park permits and meet our scout. After that, you'll drive for another hour before embarking on your first introductory hike. This initial trek is an easy one along the northern edge of the escarpment, offering beautiful views of the foothills and plains of northern Ethiopia. During the hike, you can expect to see Gelada baboons. You will encounter gelada baboon along this hike and have wild life viewing. Your overnight stay will be at Sankaber.

Included: full meal board ,All entrances fees

Drive Sankaber – Gich

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (11.00h)

From Sankaber, begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down. From the ridge, descend into the valley and view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. After some time at the waterfall, continue to Geech village, where you will find your second campsite.

Included: full meal board, All entrance fees

Drive Gich – Chennek

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (8.00h)

📍 Simien mountain

After breakfast, start on a 7-8 hour hike of the best views in the Simien Mountains. En route, pass through Imet Gogo. Here, you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and can view the fantastic landscape from 360 degrees. You can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and seemingly never-ending valleys at this height and viewpoint. After Imet Gogo, hike to the viewpoint at Innateye Valley at an altitude of 4,070m. Lunch will be here, and then you will descend to Chennek (3,600m) for your third campsite.

Included: full meal board, All entrance fees

drive to Gondar and fly Gondar to Addis Ababa, 5-6 hrs

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (8.00h)

📍 Addis Ababa

Early morning start to drive Chenek to Gondar and afternoon fly to Addis Ababa. where you'll have the rest of the day to relax or explore any remaining sights in the city.

Included: full meal board

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring for this activity? ▾

Comfortable shoes Warm clothing Hat Camera Hiking shoes Sunscreen

Is this activity suitable for children? ▾

Age policy: 5

What languages are available for this tour? ▾

English

What is the cancellation policy? ▾

More than 30 days before the trip: Full refund, minus any non-refundable fees. 15–30 days before the trip: 75% refund. 7–14 days before the trip: 50% refund. Less than 7 days before the trip: No refund. No-show: No refund will be provided.

Total

Group size: 1–25 participants