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Trekking in the Simien Mountains
Duration: 8 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> See the Jinbar River plunge into the Geech Abyss
> See Walia Ibex and Gelada baboons
> Participate in a traditional coffee ceremony
Trek through the Simien Mountains, following widespread network of trails used by the local people to travel between the villages on the lower slopes or to reach the high pastures for feeding their animals. The superiority of these trails, along with the fantastic scenery, unique flora and fauna make this a gratifying and challenging trek. It is a paradise for natural history fanatics as well as for trekkers.
During this 8-day trek through the Simien Mountains you will have plenty of time to submerge yourself into pure nature, get to see exotic animals like Gelada Baboons, interact with the locals and get to know their customs. Enjoy nature in its purest form, come to Ethiopia!
Itinerary
Day
1
Gondar - Sankaber
You will depart early morning from Gondar to Debark. In Debark, you will arrange your visit with the park office and receive a scout and guide then drive into the park to arrive at Sankaber. You can either drive all the way into Sankaber or have the car drop you off near Buyit Ras for a short hike. If you choose to hike in you will take in beautiful views of the landscape and the endless mountain ridges, and you likely see some gelada baboons. When you arrive in Sankaber you will be met with your supplies. Sankaber will be the first campsite on your trip.
Sankaber
Day
2
Sankaber - Geech Camp
From Sankaber you will begin hiking following the ridge and look out over the foothills 800m down. From the ridge you will descend down into the valley and be able to view the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. After some time at the waterfall, you will continue on to Geech village where you will find your second campsite.
Geech Camp
Day
3
Geech Camp - Imet Gogo - Siha Gorge - Keda Dit - Geech Camp
After breakfast at geech campsite you will hike through the grass plateau that are home to the, appropriately titled, Giant Lobelia plants. After about 2 hours you will reach Imet Gogo which is an amazing 360 degree view of the Simien Mountains. Here you will have reached an altitude of 3,926m and be able to look out at the amazing landscape from 360 degrees. At this height and view point you can see the canyon below, distant ridges, and view the seemingly never ending valleys. From here you will return to Geech, but first you will pass through Siha Gorge for a lunch break. When you arrive back at Geech you will have time to relax from the hike. Before nightfall you will have the option of taking a short sunset hike to Keda Dit. You will spend the night back at Geech.
Geech Camp
Day
4
Geech - Innatye - Chennek
After breakfast at Geech you start your 7 hour hike to one of the most spectacular passing in the mountains. From the campsite you will walk SE towards Innatye where you will descend into a forest of Giant Hazel and through the ridgelines open grasslands. After climbing up to Innatye to view the vertical drop you will see why locals named it to mean mama mia. Here you will have lunch and continue on towards Chennek where you will be able to view the wildlife like, Walia Ibex and Gelada baboons, and plant life. Chennek will be your campsite for the night.
Chennek
Day
5
Chennek - Sona
In order to get through the escarpment and into the lowlands, you will have to hike to the highest point of the trek the Bawhit Pass (4200m). The pass is an hours hike up above Chenek camp towards Bawhit Mt. This is one of your best chances on the entire trek to see the elusive Ethiopian Wolf. More common in this area are large groups of Walia Ibex and Gelada baboons feeding together. The largest male Ibex will likely be perched on a rocky outlook, watching over both the Walia and Geladas.Once through the pass, the trail winds down towards the village of Arkwaisye. Here you Will take a much needed rest while the locals prepare a traditional coffee ceremony which involves roasting and grinding the beans. It is Ethiopian custom to have three rounds of coffee and by the end you will be re-energized and ready to finish the trek to Sona camp (2600m).
Sona
Day
6
Sona - Mekarebya
From Sona you will reach a valley called Incya Vally and descend into the lowlands. After lunch at the Incya River you will have time for a swim before heading out for another hike along the banks of the river to Mekarbe campsite where you will stay for the night.
Mekarebya
Day
7
Mekarebya - Mulit
The walk from Markerba toMulet brings you along the riverbed of the Incya River and provides amazing opportunities to see numerous birds. Pin-tailed waders, village indigo paradise monarchs and tropical bobu can all be spotted here. Lunch break will be at Derkwenth pool where you can have another chance to take a swim before climbing to the Awazza village. Here you can find the spectacular Awazza Table Mountain and then hike to the last campsite at Mulet.
Mulit
Day
8
Mulit - Gondar
At Mulet campsite, you will have breakfast and take a 3 hour walk to Adi Arkaye where a vehicle will meet you to bring you back to Gondar.
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