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Trekking & Camping
The classic escarpment traverse. Four days across the heart of the Simien Mountains: escarpments, Afromontane forests, gelada herds and dawn on the 'Roof of Africa'.
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From USD 600 per person
Indicative from price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire. Includes park fees, guide, camping and meals.
This is our signature trek, a four-day journey through the dramatic heart of the Simien Mountains National Park. Following ancient mule paths along the northern escarpment, you'll cross high grassland plateaus, descend into river valleys and camp beneath some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.
At more than 3,000 metres the air is thin and the views are endless. Between hiking, you'll meet gelada baboons grazing on the meadows, spot wallia ibex on rocky ledges, and pass shepherds and mule trains who have used these trails for generations.
Carefully paced for altitude, with nights spread across the park's network of campsites, this trek is the complete introduction to the Simien highlands.
Route difficulty
Regular walking days at altitude at a measured pace.
Meet your guide in Debark, complete park formalities, then drive into the park. A gentle afternoon acclimatisation walk to the Sankaber meadow and first escarpment views.
The day begins with a traverse along the escarpment edge, past the spectacular Jinbar waterfalls, before climbing through heather moorland to the Gich campsite.
A sunrise hike to Imet Gogo viewpoint, then a long exposed traverse high above the valleys, home to vast gelada herds, descending to Chennek.
An early attempt toward Ras Bwahit for sweeping views, then trek back to the trailhead and drive to Debark where your trek ends.
A reasonable level of fitness — you'll walk 3–8 hours daily at high altitude.
A focused, immersive escape without a long commitment.
Available privately, so the pace and company are entirely yours.
Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.
Indicative pricing
US$ 1,200
US$ 600 per person × 2
A reasonable level of fitness is needed. You'll hike 5–8 hours daily at altitude. If you're unsure, we recommend the shorter 3-day classic trek first.
We run private treks for solo travellers and small groups, or we can place you with an existing party for company and lower cost.
The perfect short escape
A compact three-day trek packed with the Simien highlights — escarpment viewpoints, gelada baboons and the famous Imet Gogo panorama.
Big views, big herds, two days
A rapid-fire two-day introduction to the Simien highlands — gelada baboons, steep escarpments and the thunder of Jinbar waterfall.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the crown of the Ethiopian highlands — the 'Roof of Africa' — where sheer escarpments fall thousands of metres.
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