DAY 1: Addis Ababa → Gondar → Sankaber

In the morning transfer to Addis Ababa bole international airport and fly to Gondar. Up on your arrival at Gondar you will drive 100 kms from Gonder to Debark, the town where the head quarter of the Simen mountains national park located. At Debark you pick up your local guide, scout, cook and camping materials and head up into the mountains. The road continues all the way to the first camp at Sankaber, but you’ll be dropped off on the way for a leisurely three hour acclimatization hike. The stunning views hit you as soon as you get out of the vehicle as you walk along the ridge. There will be time to stop for a picnic lunch and after a short but demanding climb to Sankaber you’ll be met as every day on this trek with a tray of fresh coffee, tea and snacks. Overnight – Sankaber Camp Site.

DAY 2: Sankaber → Geech

Today after breakfast, you’ll set off trekking along the ridge with stunning views over the foothills 800m below. For the first two hours the trail passes through low bush of Giant Heather, soda apple, Abyssinian rose, St John’s Wort and Globe thistle. The highlight of the trek from Sankaber to Geech is Genbar Falls, an incredible 500m sheer drop. From the viewpoint opposite, you can watch the falcons, augur buzzard and if you are lucky lammergeyer bearded vulture soar on the thermals below. From the Genbar falls, the trail passes drier dustier land, broken by lunch at a somewhat less intimidating and more peaceful waterfall. Klipspringer and bush buck may be seen in the steep rocky and wooded slopes, whilst troops of Gelada Baboons roam the dusty fields for roots. Just before you reach Geech camp site, there is a wonderful opportunity to visit one of the traditional village houses for home roasted coffee and injera the traditional Ethiopian bread. Geech Camp itself is set on a grassy plateau with stunning sunset views. Overnight – Geech Camp Site.

DAY 3: Geech → Ambaras → Gondar

Today’s hike will average about 6-7 hours. The trek between Geech to Ambaras the most amazing and preferable by many travelers. You will pass through Imet Gogo (3926masl) an incredible rocky promontory that grants 360 degree views over the Simien mountains Range. Continue the trek towards Ambaras where you will meet your car and drive back to Gondar. Overnight – Hotel in Gondar.

DAY 4: Gondar → Addis Ababa (Flight) & Departure

Morning visit the Gondar royal castle compound and the fascinating Debre Birhan Sillasse church and Transfer to Gondar airport for return flight back to Addis Ababa. Time for shopping at the souvenir shops. Then in the evening you will have fare well dinner in one of the Ethiopian cultural restaurant with tasty Ethiopian food and cultural dances from the different ethnic groups. Then transfer to the airport for flight back home. The tour ends here.