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6 Days Semien Mountains Trekking

$450/

per person
  • 6 Days/ 5 Nights
  • Max People : 8
  • Simien Mountains

Trek through Ethiopia's breathtaking Simien Mountains, encounter endemic wildlife including gelada baboons, Walia ibex, and Ethiopian wolves, and summit Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia.

A perfect adventure for trekking enthusiasts seeking stunning landscapes, high-altitude challenges, and cultural encounters with local communities.

Included and Excluded

  • Meals during trekking
  • Camping gear and tents
  • Professional trekking guide and scouts
  • Accommodation at campsites
  • Transportation to/from trekking start/end points
  • Park entrance fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal equipment (hiking sticks, boots, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Optional excursions not listed

Itinerary

Start trekking from Sankaber campsite, covering about 10 km in approximately 6 hours. Follow the spectacular escarpment, encounter gelada baboons, and reach Jinbar Falls. End the day in Gich village with a coffee prepared by locals. Overnight near the village.

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Overnight near Gich village

Trek for around 8 hours covering 12 km, including a short detour to Imet Gogo (3925 m) for stunning views. Spot lammergeyer, thick-billed ravens, giant lobelia, and endangered Walia ibex. Overnight at Chennek campsite.

  • Distance: 12 km
  • Overnight at Chennek campsite

Hike 14 km in at least 7 hours, ascending Bwahit Pass (4200 m) and descending to Mesheha River valley (2800 m). Enjoy first glimpses of Ras Dashen and possibility of spotting Ethiopian wolves. Overnight at Ambiko campsite.

  • Distance: 14 km
  • Overnight at Ambiko campsite

Trek 8 km to the summit of Ras Dashen (4533 m), taking roughly 5 hours. Celebrate reaching Ethiopia's highest peak. Return to Ambiko for overnight stay (3.5 hours descent).

  • Distance: 8 km
  • Overnight at Ambiko campsite

Descend back into known areas, either walking to Chiro Leba (4 hours) for vehicle pickup or continuing the trek to Chennek for another night among giant lobelias. Enjoy the landscapes and wildlife along the way.

  • Distance: varies
  • Overnight at Chennek campsite

Follow a new path to reach Sankaber, covering roughly 20 km in about 7 hours. Option to camp under the stars at Sankaber, stay at Simien Lodge, or drive out to Debark.

  • Distance: 20 km
  • End of trekking tour
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