2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

Mobile ticket

The Simien Mountains are one of Ethiopia’s most popular destinations. Sitting just north of Gondar, it’s easily accessible along the northern circuit of Ethiopia. Comprising 220 square kilometres of peaks, plateaus, vistas and valleys, the park offers stunning viewpoints and some of the best trekking routes in Africa.

The two lodges in the area, Simien Lodge and Limalimo Lodge, offer great alternatives to the typical camping and trekking setup, meaning whatever your budget, fitness levels, or accommodation preferences, you can visit the Simien Mountains and enjoy all the beauty the park has to offer.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We provide meals vegan food and also based on their health restriction.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Accommodation

English Speaking Guide & Scout

All Entrance Fees & Taxes

Flight Tickets

Alcohol Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Gondar Airport

Gonder Ethiopia

HaZ HOTEL, GONDER

Gonder Town Gonder Ethiopia

What To Expect

Day 1

2 nights / 3 Days Visiting Simien Mountain

Accommodations

Camping at Sankaber

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Simien Mountains National Park

Gondar to Sankobar Drive from Gondar to Debark. Here we obtain a permit from the Park headquarters and collect our obligatory scout before continuing to Sankabar (3250m ASL) for the first overnight camp. An early start is needed as the drive from Gondar takes a 2-3 hours. The trek begins at Buytras (Simien Lodge), taking about 3 – 4 hours to walk to the Sankabar campsite is usually possible. During the walk there’s a good chance of seeing your first Gelada Baboon

4 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Sankabar to Geech

Accommodations

Camping at Geech

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Simien Mountains National Park

in the morning of day 2, we will walk to Geech via the spectacular Jinbar waterfall. The trek will take approximately 5 – 7 hours. After descending down to the Jinbar Wenz (which feeds the waterfall) a short ascent remains to Geech village. A short distance beyond Geech village is the camp site. The camp site has great views of the mountains and is characterized by giant lobelia plants. The nearby Kedadit summit provides one of the best places to see the sun set. The camp site is situated at 3600m ASL.

7 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Geech to Ambaras to Gondar

Accommodations

Last Day is not included

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Simien Mountains National Park

Geech to Ambaras to Gondar We trek from Geech to the Imet Gogo promontory, for one of the most spectacular views in the whole mountain range. This is a great day for seeing the magnificent Lammergeier vultures. From Imet Gogo we trek back to the road near a village called Ambaras and meet the car for the drive back to Gondar. The trek will last approximately 4-5 hours.

5 hours • Admission Included

Options

2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful time in the mountains of Simien!
mariasV5589SR,
Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent an incredible 3-day trip to Simien Mountain with Ethio Backpacker Tours and I can't stop raving about it! They truly went above and beyond to make this once-in-a-lifetime experience unforgettable. Huge thanks to the team for organizing such a fantastic adventure. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore Ethiopia in a unique and exciting way!
A Dream Trip to Ethiopia
Relax44329081158,
Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ethio Backpacker Tours organized a flawless 10-day tour through Ethiopia. From Lalibela to the Simien Mountains, everything was arranged to perfection. The service was friendly, and the guides were always available to help. We can’t wait to return!
Their customer service is the best I experienced in Africa!
zoltanr164,
Dec 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ethio Backpacker Tours is a brilliant tour company! We highly recommend taking this tour and asking for Tsehaynew. He seems to know more information than the others. Even though we didn’t have enough time to travel to Lalibela, we’re convinced to come back. Their customer service is the best We experienced in Africa. The tours are organized yet adventurous. We will be returning next year (or the year after) to visit the other part of Ethiopia with this company and hope it'll be with our same guide.
impressive mountain!
bahird2023,
Dec 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I been to simien mountain during October, and my first arrival of Gonder and I saw the fasil castle and other churches. Gonder is only town and has many mountains but indeed historical. next day, we drive to the mountain and camp two nights. We saw massive numbers it gilada baboons, klipspringer and endemic birds. I love the cook, guide and the entire atmosphere. Thanks to the company for the special coordination.