Exceptional Simien Mountains 3-Day Trekking Tour｜Ethiopia

Day 1: Gondar to Sankaber

Begin your adventure with a drive from Gondar (or directly from the airport, depending on your arrival time) to Sankaber, which is about 136 km away. Stop at the park headquarters in Debark for registration and to gather your trekking staff, including scouts, guides, and a cook if necessary.

After registration, start your trek, which will take about 3 to 4 hours through the beautiful Simien Mountains. Reach your campsite at Sankaber (3250 meters), where you will stay overnight under the stars.

Day 2: Sankaber – Jinbar Waterfall – Mount Enatye – Chennek Campsite

After breakfast, trek for around 2.5 hours to the stunning Jinbar Waterfall, which drops 530 meters. Enjoy the views, then drive for 40 minutes to Aynameda. From there, begin the walk up to Mount Enatye (4070 meters) across the wide grasslands. If you are lucky, you might see the Ethiopian wolf, which is rare and endemic to the Simien Mountains.

At the peak, have lunch and take in the breathtaking scenery. This area of the park is known for its dramatic cliffs and wide views. Afterward, descend for another 2 hours to Chennek campsite (3620 meters), known for its dramatic cliffs and expansive canyons. Spend the night here.

Day 3: Chennek – Mount Buwahit – Gondar

After breakfast, start your ascent to Mount Buwahit (4430 meters), which is the second-highest peak in Ethiopia. While at Chennek, keep an eye out for wildlife such as the Walia ibex, which is found only in this area, and if you are fortunate, you might even see the Ethiopian wolf. You will also have the chance to see various animals, including klipspringers, bushbucks, and gelada baboons. Leopards are in the area, but they are very rare to spot.

Once you reach the peak, have lunch with stunning views of the surrounding canyons and landscape. Afterward, drive back to Gondar, completing your 3-day trek, which covers many of the highlights of the Simien Mountains National Park, offering experiences that others usually see in 4 days.