Day 1
Gondar introduction
Travel from Addis Ababa to Gondar, with the Royal Enclosure and Debre Berhan Selassie Church as the historical focus. Give the city time alongside the mountain stages ahead.
Addis Ababa → Gondar
Gondar and the Western Simien Ridges
Five days place Gondar before a Simien walking sequence through Imet Gogo and Bwahit, with a final return to Addis Ababa via Gondar.
- Duration outline
- 5 days
- Start / finish
- Addis Ababa return
- Arrangements
- Awaiting operator confirmation
Overview
This outline starts and finishes in Addis Ababa over 5 days. Overnight locations, daily travel times and any walking demands are not yet confirmed; the day-by-day itinerary below shows the proposed sequence.
Day-by-day itinerary
A proposed sequence for discussion. Daily access, services and travel arrangements need confirmation.
Day 2
Towards the mountain trails
Approach the Simiens through Debark and begin the ridge walk towards Sankaber and Gich. Confirm the walking scope and camp arrangements as part of the mountain plan.
Gondar → Debark → Sankaber → Gich
Day 3
Imet Gogo to Chenek
The day combines the Imet Gogo outlook with Inatye before descending towards Chenek. The extended ridge sequence should be reviewed against weather, exposure and the walkers' experience.
Gich → Imet Gogo → Inatye → Chenek
Day 4
Bwahit and Limalimo
Bwahit is the final mountain objective before continuing towards Limalimo. Confirm accommodation separately if you wish to stay in the lodge area.
Chenek → Mount Bwahit → Limalimo
Day 5
Gondar to Addis Ababa
Leave the Simien area through Gondar and return to Addis Ababa. Choose any further city activities around the travel connections confirmed for your dates.
Limalimo → Gondar → Addis Ababa
Route at a glance
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Arrangements to confirm
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Inclusions & exclusions
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Stays & transport
Overnight locations, accommodation standards, vehicles and onward connections require a confirmed proposal. The route outline does not guarantee facilities or return times.
Planning questions
This is an editorial route proposal. The operator must confirm current access, feasibility and arrangements for your dates before a trip can be agreed.
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