Day-By-Day itinerary
Day 1, Gondar-Sankaber
Drive from Gondar towards the first campsite in Simien mountains national park – Sankaber (3hrs drive). We will have about 2-3hrs walk before the campsite to see the Gelada baboons, and after a short break at campsite we will have around 30-40 minutes walk around the campsite. Over night Sankaber campsite (3250m) camping.
Day 2, Sankaber-Gich (6-7 hrs)
Walk from Sankaber campsite to Gich campsite via Jinbar waterfall (540m high), & through Gich village. After a short break in Gich campsite we will have a short hike to Kedadit (3760m), to see the sunset & the dramatic view. Then overnight at Gich campsite (3600m) camping.
Day 3, Gich-Chennek (7-8 hrs)
Walk from Gich camp to Chennek campsite via Imtgogo (3926m) which offers extremely pleasurable breathtaking scenic beauty. Pass Inatye (4070m), overnight in Chennek campsite (3620m), camping.
Day 4, Chennek-Chennek (6-7hrs)
Walk from Chennek to Mount Buwahit which is the second highest peak in Ethiopia with 4430m. And spot the endemic gorgeous Walmart Ibex in the Simien mountains, and the Ethiopian wolf. Overnight Chennek camping.
Day 5, Chennek-Chennek – Gondar/Axum(Aksum)
After doing a little walk around the campsite drive out from Chennek to Gondar for about 4 hrs.
To book or ask questions about this itinerary contact Mitiku here.
We also have options for fewer days in the Simien Mountains. If you would like to organize a trip for 1-3 days then please see here.
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