Simien Mountains National Park; Gelada baboons; Walia ibex (habitat; sightings not guaranteed)
Journeys
The Simien Classic to Chenek.
4 Days / 3 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Gondar · Moderate to Challenging
- Duration
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate to Challenging
- Route
- Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Gondar
- Style
- Signature journey
Overview
4-Day Simien Classic Trek
The signature classic corridor trek: Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, with optional Bwahit-area morning hike on the final day. Walking distance approximately 30–45 km depending on route and optional hikes. This is the core Simien product for travellers who want the full western escarpment circuit without a summit attempt.
Highlights
Highlights
Jinbar Waterfall; Imet Gogo; Chenek; Bwahit landscape (optional)
Highland villages; mountain camping; Gondar cultural context at start/end
Walking distance approximately 30–45 km depending on options
Itinerary
Itinerary
Included
Included
- Private transportation Gondar–Simien–return; professional English-speaking local trekking guide
- Park entrance fee; required trekking/camping permits; park scout/ranger
- Trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining tent where required; cooking and camp equipment
- Professional trekking cook; camp support crew; mule support
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee during camping
- All agreed trekking support; pre-trip briefing; packing guidance; pickup/drop-off
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking gear
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; SIM/data/roaming; tips; personal shopping
- Medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional activities
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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