Central Simien corridor plus summit attempt
Journeys
Simien & Ras Dashen eight days.
8 Days / 7 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Bwahit → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → return corridor → Gondar · Challenging
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Route
- Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Imet Gogo → Chenek → Bwahit → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → return corridor → Gondar
Overview
Simien & Ras Dashen (8 Days)
Eight-day product combining central Simien highlights (Geech, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo, Chenek, Bwahit) with Ambiko and a Ras Dashen summit attempt. The extra days versus the Challenge allow fuller enjoyment of the classic escarpment before committing to the summit approach — see the Simien properly, then climb.
Highlights
Highlights
Destinations: Geech, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo, Chenek, Bwahit, Ambiko, Ras Dashen
Balanced pacing between viewpoints and high mountain days
Full camping support throughout
Itinerary
Itinerary
Included
Included
- Gondar–Simien transportation; return/end-of-route transportation according to itinerary
- Professional trekking guide; park entrance fees; required trekking permits; park scout/ranger
- Camping throughout; trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining/cooking equipment
- Professional cook; camp support crew; mule support; mule handlers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; route guidance; wildlife and landscape interpretation
- Pre-trek briefing; packing guidance
Excluded
Excluded
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; communications; tips; personal expenses
- Medical treatment; emergency evacuation; optional services
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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