A UNESCO World Heritage massif often called the "Roof of Africa". The escarpment drops 1,500 m to the lowlands, creating one of the most dramatic trekking landscapes on the continent. We climb to Ras Dashen (4,550 m), Ethiopia's highest peak.
Simien Mountains · Mountain Trekking
Simien Mountains Trek — 5 Days (Ethiopia)
Dramatic escarpment trekking in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains — gelada baboons, Walia ibex, and Ras Dashen (4,550 m).
⏱ 5 days
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⛰ Strenuous
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💰 $ 1,140 per person
·# BMS-SIMIENM
The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- Summit Ras Dashen (4,550 m)
- Gelada baboon troops
- Walia ibex sightings
- 1,500 m escarpment views
- UNESCO World Heritage
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Gondar → Debark → Sankaber
Drive to Debark (park HQ), permit processing, then trek or drive to Sankaber camp (3,250 m). Afternoon acclimatisation walk.
Activities: Scenic drive, trek
Stay: Sankaber Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 3,250 m
Day 2
Sankaber → Geech
Trek along the escarpment to Geech camp (3,600 m). Gelada baboons, cliff-edge viewpoints.
Activities: Trekking
Stay: Geech Camp
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 3,600 m
Day 3
Geech → Chenek
Cross Imet Gogo (3,926 m) for the iconic escarpment panorama. Descend to Chenek camp (3,620 m).
Activities: Trekking, viewpoint
Stay: Chenek Camp
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 3,620 m
Day 4
Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen Summit
Early start. Trek to Ambiko camp (3,200 m), then summit Ras Dashen (4,550 m) and descend to Ambiko.
Activities: Summit climb
Stay: Ambiko Camp
Meals: All meals
Altitude: 4,550 m → 3,200 m
Day 5
Ambiko → Debark → Gondar
Final descent to Debark, transfer back to Gondar.
Activities: Descent, transfer
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 3,200 → 2,200 m
✓ Included
- Simien park fees
- Mountain guide
- Mule handler + mules for gear
- Cook and full board meals
- Camping equipment
- Rescue arrangements
✗ Not included
- Sleeping bag
- Personal hiking gear
- Tips
- Gondar hotel before/after
- Travel insurance
🎒 What to bring
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Hiking boots
- Headlamp
- Sun protection