Simien Mountains National Park

Day 1
Fly to Gondar and drive directly to Sankabar (3,250m), the gateway to the Simien Mountains National Park, via Debark, where you will meet up with all the trekking crew. Late afternoon, trek for about 2 hours around the campsite. Overnight in Sankaber (camping).
Day 2
Trek for 5-7 hours to Geech (3,600m), through the Kaba Valley and walk by the narrow ridge of Jinbahir river plunges. Continue to the campsite with a short hike up to Kedadit to enjoy the sunset down to the gorgeous shaded landscapes. Overnight in Geech (camping).
Day 3
Trek to Imet Gogo promontory, for one of the most spectacular views in the whole mountain range and continue for 4-5 hours to the road near Ambaras village to meet the car for the drive back to Gondar. Overnight in Gondar (hotel).
Day 4
In the morning, visit the UNESCO Royal Enclosure, a group of castles from the 17th century, Debre Birhan Selassie church and the Fasilides pool area. In the afternoon, fly to Addis Ababa with time to do some shopping or sightseeing. In the evening, Inside Ethiopia Tours offers you a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for departure.

Day 1
Fly to Gondar and visit the UNESCO Royal Enclosure, a group of castles from the 17th century. In the afternoon, visit the Debre Birhan Selassie church and the Fasilides pool area. Overnight in Gondar (hotel).
Day 2
Drive to Sankabar (3,250m), the gateway to the Simien Mountains National Park, via Debark and meet up with all the trekking crew. Late afternoon, trek for about 2 hours around the campsite. Overnight in Sankaber (camping).
Day 3
Trek for 5-7 hours to Geech (3,600m), through the Kaba Valley and walk by the narrow ridge of Jinbahir river plunges. Continue to the campsite with a short hike up to Kedadit to enjoy the sunset down to the gorgeous shaded landscapes. Overnight in Geech (camping) .
Day 4
Trek for 6-7 hours through giant Lobelia trees, where a lot of wildlife can be spotted and keep walking on the edge of the Enatye escarpment for a spectacular view. Then continue to Chenek (3,600m), the best sight to see the endemic Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboons. Overnight in Chenek (camping).
Day 5
Day of trekking up to the second highest peak in the Simien Mountains, Buwahit (4430m) and walk back to Chenek for lunch. Afterwards, walk to the village of Argin to witness the highland people’s lifestyles. Overnight in Chenek (camping).
Day 6
After breakfast, drive back to Gondar and fly to Addis Ababa. In the evening, Inside Ethiopia Tours offers you a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. End of the tour.

Day 1
Fly to Gondar and drive to Sankabar (3,250m), the gateway to the Simien Mountains National Park, via Debark and meet up with all the trekking crew. Late afternoon, trek for about 2 hours around the campsite. Overnight in Sankaber (camping).
Day 2
Trek for 5-7 hours to Geech (3,600m), through the Kaba Valley and walk by the narrow ridge of Jinbahir river plunges (500m). Continue to the campsite with a short hike up to Kedadit to enjoy the sunset down to the gorgeous shaded landscapes. Overnight in Geech (camping) .
Day 3
Trek to Imet Gogo (3,926m) to explore the Siha Gorge and Kedadit through the grass plateau, homeland of the Giant Lobelia plant, and enjoy a 360º panoramic view. Back to the campsite for a rest and short walk for sunset to Kedadit Mount. Overnight in Geech (camping).
Day 4
Trek for 6-7 hours to Chenek (3,600m), through giant Lobelia trees, where a lot of wildlife can be spotted and keep walking on the edge of the Enatye escarpment (400m), for spectacular views. Then continue to Chenek, the best sight to see the endemic lammergeiers, Walia Ibex and Gelada Baboons. Overnight in Chenek (camping).
Day 5
Trek for 6-7 hours to Ambiquo (4,200m) and climb up to Mount Buwahit, the second highest peak in Ethiopia. Overnight in Ambiquo (camping) .
Day 6
Trek for 8-9 hours to Sona (4,620m) through the Meseha river and the Arkwazye village. Overnight in Sona (camping).
Day 7
Trek to Mekareba via the Incya valley and descend to the lowland for picnic and refreshment at the Incya river. Overnight in Mekareba (camping) .
Day 8
Trek to Ras Dashen (4,543m) in the longest and challenging hike of the tour. The reward will be the amazing views from the highest point in Ethiopia. Proceed to Ambiquo campsite for overnight (camping).
Day 9
Trek back to Chenek through the side of the Bohit Mountain. Overnight in Chenek (camping).
Day 10
After breakfast, drive back to Gondar. If time allowed, visit the city before flying back to Addis Ababa. In the evening, Inside Ethiopia Tours offers you a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. End of the tour.