10-Day Simien Mountains Trek: Summit Stunning Ras Dejen｜Ethiopia

Day 1: Arrival in Gondar and Transfer to Simien Mountains

Arrive in Gondar, then take a scenic drive to Debark, the entry point to the Simien Mountains. Hire a scout and cook, then embark on a 2-3 hour hike to Sankaber, your first campsite. Enjoy a stunning sunset and a warm dinner by the fire.

Day 2: Trek Sankaber Camp to Gich Camp

After breakfast, hike for 1.5 hours along the escarpment to a beautiful waterfall. Enjoy lunch by the Ginbar River before hiking to your campsite. Optionally visit Geech Village for an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Today’s trek totals about 6-7 hours.

Day 3: Trek Gich to Imet Gogo and Return
Hike to Imet Gogo, catching glimpses of Ras Dashen and Gelada baboons. After 3-4 hours of trekking, have lunch at Inatey Valley (4,070m) before reaching Camp Chennek for incredible views and possible Walia ibex sightings. Trekking time is about 8-9 hours.

Day 4: Trek Gich camp to Chennek Camp via Enatye

Climb to Enatye (4,070m) and enjoy the views down to Chennek Camp (3,620m). This trek takes roughly 6-7 hours.

Day 5: Trek Chennek camp to Ambiko camp

Prepare for a challenging day with many ups and downs. Climb to a high pass at 4,200m, then descend to Mesha River (2,850m) before ascending to Ambiko. Expect to trek for about 8-9 hours.

Day 6: Trek Ambiko to Summit Ras Dashen

Tackle Ras Dashen (4,543m) today, then return to Ambiko after enjoying the views.

Day 7: Trek Ambiko camp to Sona Camp

Trek from Ambiko (3,200m) to Sona Camp (3,150m), stopping for lunch in Arkwhziye village. Total trekking time is about 8-9 hours.

Day 8: Trek Sona to Mekarebya camp

Descend 1,100 meters into Ensiya Valley. Relax with lunch before heading to your campsite near Mekarebya, ideal for birdwatching.

Day 9: Trek Mekarebya to Mulit camp

Trek from Mekarebya, dropping 350 meters and then ascending 400 meters. After lunch, hike for about an hour to reach Mulit (2,150m), approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.

Day 10: Trek Mulit to Adi Arkay

Conclude your trek with a hike to Adi Arkay (1,800m). Afterward, choose to drive back to Gondar or proceed to Axum via Debark. This unforgettable journey will leave you with lasting memories!