Full Simien crossing beyond the familiar trekking route after summit
Journeys
The full Simien crossing.
10 Days / 9 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Sona → Mekarebya → Mulit → Adi Arkay → Gondar · Challenging
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Route
- Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Sona → Mekarebya → Mulit → Adi Arkay → Gondar
- Style
- Full crossing
Overview
10-Day Simien Mountains & Ras Dashen Expedition
Full Simien crossing: classic corridor, Bwahit Pass, Ambiko, Ras Dashen summit (~4,550 m in this detailed version), then the quieter eastern transect via Sona, Mekarebya and Mulit to Adi Arkay vehicle pickup and return to Gondar. The defining long expedition for travellers who want the summit and the remote side of the range beyond the familiar escarpment circuit.
Highlights
Highlights
Ras Dashen ~4,550 m (this detailed itinerary)
Remote valleys and communities; changing landscapes
Siha Gorge on the great-views day toward Chenek
Itinerary
Itinerary
Included
Included
- Private transportation from Gondar to the mountains; transportation from Adi Arkay back to Gondar; all agreed ground transfers
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide; required park scout/ranger; park entrance fees; trekking and camping permits; camping fees
- Trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining and cooking equipment; professional cook; camping crew
- Mule support; mule handlers; group trekking equipment
- Breakfast throughout the trekking programme; lunch/packed lunch; dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; pre-trek briefing; packing guidance; route planning and coordination
- Wildlife and landscape interpretation; Gondar pickup/drop-off
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless specifically stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks and extra drinks; laundry; SIM/data/roaming; tips; souvenirs/personal shopping
- Professional photography/video; medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional activities
- Any service not specifically listed in the final quotation
Preparation
Before you travel
- Share walking comfort, prior altitude experience and any medical needs during planning.
- Pack layers for cold nights, sun protection for open ridges and broken-in footwear.
- Summit success and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed — programmes adapt to conditions.
- A written proposal from the operating company confirms inclusions for your dates.
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