6-Days Simien Mountain Trekking Itinerary

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6-Days SimienMountain TrekkingItinerary

6-Days Simien Mountain Trekking Itinerary. d meet your scout. Continue to Sankaber for the first short walk, then trek along the northern escarpment to Gich camp. Enjoy breathtaking views including the 530m Jinbar wat...

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Day 1: Gondar – Debark – Sankaber – Gich (3,600m), 5-6 hrsDrive early from Gondar to Debark (100 km) to arrange park permits an

d meet your scout. Continue to Sankaber for the first short walk, then trek along the northern escarpment to Gich camp. Enjoy breathtaking views including the 530m Jinbar waterfall where you’ll have lunch by the river before a 30-minute walk to camp. Overnight at Gich.

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Day 2: Gich – Chennek (3,600m), 7-8 hrsTrek past Giant Lobelia fields toward Imet Gogo cliff (3,926m) for spectacular mountain

and volcanic landscape views. Descend into Jinbar River Valley, then climb to 4,070m summit for lunch. Descend steeply to Chennek camp with panoramic views and possible Walia Ibex sightings. Overnight at Chennek.

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Day 3: Chennek – Sona (3,100m), 6-7 hrsAscend toward Buwahit peak (4,430m), enjoying stunning scenery and wildlife, including t

he endemic Walia Ibex. Descend rocky trails along the escarpment to reach Sona village near Imet Gogo with magnificent views. Overnight at Sona.

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Day 4: Sona – Mekarebia (2,200m), 6-7 hrsDescend steeply through Sona village toward the river Insia for a refreshing swim

. Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony by the river and relax before continuing through lush valleys to Mekarebia camp. Overnight at Mekarebia.

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Day 5: Mekarebia – Mulit (1,800m), 6-7 hrsCross the river multiple times, enjoying birdlife and the natural swimming pool Derek

-Wonz. After lunch and possible swim, trek to Awasza village and then to Mulit camp on a wide plateau. Celebrate the last night with a campfire and traditional shoulder dance (Eskista).

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Day 6: Mulit – Adiarkay – GondarTake a short 2-hour walk to Adiarkay town where a jeep awaits

. Option for tea or coffee before the 6-hour scenic drive back to Gondar, passing historic sites like the Italian-built Limalimo road. Fly back to Addis Ababa, marking the end of the tour.

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