Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Nature & Wildlife
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.
From
From USD 300 per person
Indicative from price — your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.
For travellers on a tight schedule, this two-day tour delivers the essence of the Simien Mountains: dramatic escarpment viewpoints, grazing gelada baboon herds and forested valleys threaded by waterfalls.
With an early start and a comfortable pace, it's the ideal taster before a longer trek — or a satisfying standalone wildlife day.
Route difficulty
Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.
Best time to go
Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.
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After park formalities, drive to the western arm, meet breeding herds of gelada baboons and walk to key escarpment viewpoints. Overnight at a lodge or camp.
A morning walk to the Jinbar waterfall viewpoint before returning through the park to Debark.
More details provided at booking.
A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.
Tight schedules — this tour fits neatly into a short break or a long weekend.
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$ 600
US$ 300 per person × 2
This tour is rated easy — well-paced, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, and suits travellers of reasonable general mobility.
The indicative price covers licensed english-speaking guide, park entrance fees and accommodation as per the itinerary. See the full "What's included" list above — your exact quote, and anything you'd like adjusted, is confirmed when you enquire.
Yes — this tour runs privately or for small groups, so you can travel solo, as a couple, or with friends on your own dates.
This tour reaches high altitude in the Simien Mountains. Routes are paced for acclimatisation, and good hydration and a measured pace make a big difference. For practical guidance on managing altitude, see the altitude section under travel information.
The perfect short escape
A compact three-day trek packed with the Simien highlights — escarpment viewpoints, gelada baboons and the famous Imet Gogo panorama.
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'.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the crown of the Ethiopian highlands — the 'Roof of Africa' — where sheer escarpments fall thousands of metres.
Send us an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions and finalise every detail for you.
