Climbing · Hiking · Private
Mount Guna Ascent
A 4,120-metre summit between Lake Tana and Lalibela that few visitors ever climb.
The Journey
2 nights, designed around the hours that matter
Guna rises above the town of Debre Tabor, the highest point of South Gondar and one of the least-visited high summits in the country. From a ridge at around 3,700 metres, a full day's walk leads past two false summits to its rocky top. It fits neatly between Bahir Dar and Lalibela on an overland route.
Places
- Bahir Dar
- Debre Tabor
- Mount Guna
Tailor-made journey
Priced to your plans
Quoted individually once we know your dates, lodges and group size.
- Duration
- 3 Days · 2 nights
- Best season
- Oct – Feb
- Group size
- 2 – 8 guests
- Style
- Climbing · Hiking · Private
Final pricing depends on season, room category and group size. No deposit is taken until the itinerary is right.
Day by Day
The itinerary, as it usually runs
A working draft rather than a fixed schedule — we move days around for weather, festivals and how you are feeling.
Day 1
Bahir Dar to Debre Tabor
East from Bahir Dar across the plains of Fogera and up to Debre Tabor, an old royal town, with an evening walk to adjust to the altitude.
Day 2
Guna summit · 4,120 m
An early drive to the trailhead on a broad ridge near 3,700 metres, then the walk across the Afro-alpine slopes, past two false summits, to the distinct rocky top. Back to Debre Tabor for the night.
Day 3
Onward
Back to Bahir Dar, or continue east over the highlands toward Lalibela.
What Is Included
- A private vehicle and senior guide
- A local guide for the ascent
- Two nights in Debre Tabor
- Packed lunch on summit day, and breakfast and dinner daily
Not Included
- Travel insurance with evacuation cover (required)
- Drinks and gratuities
Enquire
Make Mount Guna Ascent yours
Send us your dates and we will confirm availability, quote precisely, and suggest the two or three changes we would make if it were our own trip.
Runs Oct – Feb · 2 – 8 guests · priced to your plans
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Altitude, road time, how hard the walking really is, whether the children will cope. Ask us anything — a designer will answer honestly.
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