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populated areas outside the park, and trek to Sankaber (13km; three to four hours) from
there.
BUYIT RAS TO GEECH CAMP VIA SANKABER (25KM, SEVEN TO EIGHT HOURS)
The road will take you straight to Sankaber, but the scenic route along the escarpment
isn't to be missed. There are particularly good views between Michibi and Sankaber.
From Sankaber to Geech is between four and five hours' walk.
GEECH CAMP TO CHENEK VIA IMET GOGO (20KM, SEVEN TO NINE HOURS)
Geech to Chenek could take about five to six hours, but you'd be crazy not to take in Imet
Gogo, around 5km northeast of Geech. The promontory, at 3926m, affords some of the
most spectacular views of the Simien Mountains. It adds about 1½ hours one way. To
make a day trip of it, you could also visit the viewpoints at Saha and Kedadit (2.5km, 30
minutes) and then return to Geech Camp.
From Imet Gogo you have two choices: the first is to return to Geech by your outward
route, then head directly south and back across the Jinbar River to where you'll meet the
dirt road that leads to Chenek. The alternative, which is harder but more scenic, is to fol-
low the escarpment all the way to Chenek.
Chenek is probably the best spot in the Simien Mountains for wildlife. A short walk
away often brings you to a herd of walia ibex and near Chenek is
Korbete Metia
, a stun-
ning spot where lammergeyers are often seen.
CHENEK TO MT BWAHIT & RETURN (6KM, FIVE TO SIX HOURS)
If you can spare more time, the ever-tempting summit of Mt Bwahit (4430m) lies to the
southeast of Chenek camp.
RETURN ROUTES
For the return journey you can either retrace your footsteps (Sankaber is seven to eight
hours away from Chenek), though most people just hike back along the road.
RESPONSIBLE TREKKING
Trekking in Ethiopia has the potential to put great pressure on the environment. You can help preserve the ecology
and beauty of the area by taking note of the following information.
»Carry out all your rubbish. Never ever bury it.
»Minimise the waste you must carry out by taking minimal packaging and taking no more food than you'll need.
