Day 03:Trek from Sankaber to Geech
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.
Meals: Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation:Camping at Geech
Day 04:Geech to Imet Gogo to Siha Gorge to Kedadit to Geech
After breakfast at Geech campsite you will hike through the grass plateau that is 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 Kedadit. You will spend the night back at Geech.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Geech
Day 05: Geech to Innatye to 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 south east 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. Chenek will be your campsite for the night.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Chenek
Day 06: Chenek to Ambiko
After breakfast you will hike for 2 hours and summit the Buwahit pass (4,200m). From here you can look out towards your hike for tomorrow, Ras-Dashen. You will follow the path down towards Meseha valley and cross a river and back up again towards Ambiko where you will camp for the night.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Ambiko
Day 07: Ambiko to Ras-Dashen to Ambiko
The big trek to the peak of Ras-Dashen will begin with an early morning walk through the main valley before sunrise. Then you will start ascending the mountain with a steep climb amidst the Giant Lobelia plants. The last part of the hike will likely be very challenging, but very rewarding when you are able to reach the highest point in Ethiopia. At 4,543m you will have amazing views of the immense landscape. After approximately 8-9 hours of hiking for the day you will arrive at Ambiko campsite for the night.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Ambiko
Day 08: Ambiko to Sona
Today you will hike 9 hours form ambiko down into the Meseha river and up to the Arkwazye village. Here you will arrive at the Sona campsite and be able to take in the view of the first portion of the trek.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Sona
Day 09: Sona to Mekarebia
From Sona you will reach a valley called Incya Valley 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 Mekarbia campsite where you will stay for the night.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Mekarebia
Day 10: Markerbia to Mulet
The walk from Markerbia to Mulet 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 bamboo can all be spotted here. Lunch break will be at Derk-wenth 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.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Mulet
Day 11: Mulet to 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.
Meals:Lunch /picnic/ and Diner
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Accommodation: Camping at Sanakaber
Day 12: Fly to Addis Ababa /Optional/
On this day of tour, you will visit the capital city of Addis Ababa. We will visit the Institute of Ethiopian Studies Ethnological museum that houses a unique collection of artifacts from the 80+ tribes of Ethiopia. You will also have the opportunity to visit Trinity Cathedral and Merkato. Along our way we will have the chance to see avenues, squares, obelisks and many places of interests and shopping. Finally you will be taken to a farewell dinner depending on your scheduled flight; you will be transferred out to Bole International Airport for return flight back home.
