Signature seven-day Gondar and Simien running journey.
Journeys
Run the Simien Run the land. Meet the people. Know the mountains.
7 Days / 6 Nights · Gondar → Highland approaches → Simien trail running days → Gondar · Easy Runner to Ultra (routes adapted to ability)
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Levels
- Easy Runner, Trail Runner, Mountain Runner, Ultra Runner
- Region
- Simien / Gondar core specialty
Overview
Run the Simien — 7 Days / 6 Nights
Ethiopia is famous for runners; this is a running journey through Gondar and the Simien Mountains, not a sightseeing tour with a short jog added. Guests run through the historic city, into the highlands and on mountain trails above the escarpment, with coffee stops and time among people who live in the landscape.
This is dirt trails, uneven ground, climbs, descents and altitude with a guide who knows the mountains, communities and terrain. Geladas and other wildlife may be encountered on their terms.
Highlights
Highlights
City and countryside running before mountain trail days.
Possible routes around Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek selected by conditions and ability.
Flexible distances, wildlife without chasing it, coffee and local encounters.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Before travel we ask about recent mileage, longest recent run, trail experience, altitude experience, preferred distance, dates and whether the priority is sightseeing, training or both.
Routes, distances and trails change with weather, park requirements and runner ability.
Altitude is real; this is not a race.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Included
Included
- Local running or mountain guide
- Private Gondar–Simien transport and park arrangements
- Required scout or ranger for park days
- Accommodation for six nights as quoted
- Meals, drinking water and coffee stops where included
- Route planning adapted to the agreed running level
- Pre-trip questionnaire review and briefing
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights, visa and travel insurance
- Personal running shoes and kit
- Alcohol, soft drinks, purchases, laundry and tips
- Optional sightseeing add-ons
- Medical treatment, emergency evacuation and anything not listed
This is not a race and not a standard trek rebadged as running. Distances and trails change with weather, park requirements, altitude and runner ability.
Preparation
Before you travel
- Share running background, weekly mileage, longest recent run and trail experience.
- Discuss altitude experience, preferred distance and training goals.
- Bring personal running shoes, kit, layers, hydration and sun protection.
- Expect uneven ground, climbs, descents and changing altitude.
Destinations
