Simien Mountains

This program offers tough but immensely rewarding trekking along the ridge that falls sheer to the plains far below. It’s not just the scenery (and altitude) that will leave you speechless, but also the excitement of sitting among a group of gelada monkeys, or watching magnificent walia ibex joust on rock ledges.

Begin your full-day Ethiopian trekking adventure from the old, once-capital city of Gondar. Get picked up from your hotel and drive two hours to Debark, the entrance of Simien Mountains National Park. Upon arrival, get all the formalities and permits figured and meet your guide and the national park scouts who will assist you throughout the day. Then, drive 13 miles to the first area of the park and the starting point of your hike. Begin trekking on a three-hour trail all the way up to Michibi, where you will see the endemic gelada baboon and many varieties of plants and birds. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Simien Mountains from above. End the wonderful day with drop-off to your hotel in Gondar.

The chasmic valleys and towering peaks of Simien Mountains National Park are a beacon of wildlife conservation, sheltering rare species such as the Walia ibex and Simien fox. Though UNESCO-listed in 1978, the park remains off the beaten track, providing active sightseers an authentic glimpse of Ethiopia’s natural heritage.

This day trip to Simien Mountain is an all inclusive & unforgettable private adventure. Why Choose this Exclusive Experience? ✔ Private & Hassle Free: Enjoy a fully personalized tour with just your group, including private transportation, all entrance fees, an expert local guide, & mandatory scout fees, everything is taken care of! ✔ Otherworldly Landscapes: Trek through UNESCO-listed highlands with jaw-dropping cliffs, deep valleys & sweeping vistas that feel like another planet. ✔ Wildlife Encounters: Get up close with Gelada monkeys, spot endangered Walia ibex, & watch for lammergeiers soaring above. ✔ Perfect for All Fitness Levels: Choose between gentle walks or moderate hikes, with flexibility to match your pace and interests. ✔ Photographer’s Dream: Capture dramatic cliffs, rare wildlife & endless horizons, every angle is postcard-worthy! This is not just a day trip, it’s a once in a lifetime journey into one of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Book now!

Simien Mountain and Danakil are two different landscapes, simien mountains are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles. Where as danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

Simien Mountains – "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

The Simien Mountains National Park in Northern Ethiopia is an exotic setting with unique wildlife and breathtaking views of a landscape shaped by nature and traditional agriculture. The natural beauties of this region have always filled visitors from Ethiopia and abroad with awe. Gentle highland ridges at altitudes above 3600 meters above sea level, covered with grasses, isolated trees (Erica &bored), and the bizarre Giant Lobelia (Lobelia rhynchopetalum) are found on the high plateau that ends abruptly at 1000- to 2000-m deep escarpments.

Enjoy this tour with a visit to four stunning attractions in Ethiopia… if your criteria includes both landscapes (Highland and Lowland). Other than that there is a visit to one of the wonders of the world which is the rock hewn churches of Lalibela and Tigray, a medieval monolithic churches

Take a journey up into the Simien Mountains, known for its scenery and wildlife, on this small-group tour from Gonder. You'll drive right to the park's Buait Ras area, from where you'll trek to the viewpoint of Chilkuwanit, known for its fantastic views and troops of Gelada Baboons. Other creatures you may end up spotting include ravens, hawks, and even jackals.

No one else in the travel industry offers our combination of tour packages, professionally skilled english and german speaking tour guides and the perfect facilities including Cycling, Safari , Bird watching , rafting,for the tour price we charge. It is not just a matter of our very affordable prices; it’s also what we include that makes the value of our trips so good. Travellers can have long lasting experiences of travelling by communicating with different people, living alongside small communities, tasting new food and encountering new ways of life. Since our traveller’s safety is our main goal all our equipment is of good quality and we go to great lengths to keep it neat and functional.

This spectacular UNESCO protected site will not fail to take your breath away, especially from the top of Ras Dashen, Ethiopia's, highest point at 4543m above sea level. Be awestruck in the landscape's every direction, from the deep valleys to the jagged mountain peaks. Once again, wildlife lovers will get a thrill from Ethiopia's animal range: over 20 large mammal species and over 130 bird species reside in the park. Amongst these, you can spot the gelada baboon, the carcal (large cat), and the three meter wing-spanned lammergeier (bearded vulture). Endangered species can also be found, including the Ethiopian wolf and the Walia Ibex, a wild goat found nowhere else in the world. Some say the Simien Mountains are the rival of Colorado's Grand Canyon; the only way to find out is to see them for yourself.

This spectacular Ethiopia holiday is a small group tour, traveling with local expert guides on a cultural circuit of the north of the country. Our trekking itineraries can be tailored to meet your preference with easy going trails or more challenging routes providing travelers with a good range of options as well as the chance to extend overnight stays in villages from two nights to a whole week.

An unforgettable trek through the remote splendor of the magnificent Simien region. Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, thiamine Mountains National Park is one of the major highlands of Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashed, which at 4533m is the highest peak in Ethiopia. The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with wildlife totally unique to the region, including the scarlet-chested Gelada Baboon, the Alia Ibex and the Simien Fox. The mountains are also home to diverse plant-life and over fifty species of bird.

This extensive trek explores in depth one of Africans largest mountain ranges, studded with at least a dozen peaks over the 4,000m mark. These include Ras Dejen the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest peak in Africa. The area was designated a national park in 1966, and the entire range a UNESCO world heritage site in 1978.

Our guides and cooks are very professionals and experienced. We are very flexible and we have other optional trekking routes via the local villages. We give great emphasis for sanitation so that ,our customers will no have any worry about food poison.

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Start and end in Gondar! With the hiking & trekking tour The Simien Mountains Trek, you have a 4 day tour package taking you through Gondar, Ethiopia. The Simien Mountains Trek includes 4WD transportation to and from Gondar, cook & cooking materials, mule(s) & mule handler, sleeping bags & mattresses all park entrance fees plenty of food & bottled mineral water and more. Additional information Semien Mountains National Park (SMNP) is dubbed as the "Roof of Africa," Ethiopia has the highest elevated portion of landmass on the continent. The SMNP is part of this landmass, it was declared as a World Heritage site by UNESO in 1978.

Travelers experience unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of themagnificent Simien region.Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, theSimien Mountains National Park is one of the major highlandsof Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashen, which at 4533m is thehighest peak in Ethiopia.The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with wildlifetotally unique to the region, including the scarlet-chestedGelada Baboon, the Waliya Ibex and the Simien Fox. Themountains are also home to diverse plant-life and over fiftyspecies of bird throughout their trip.

This extensive trek explores in depth one of Africans largest mountain ranges, studded with at least a dozen peaks over the 4,000m mark. These include Ras Dejen the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest peak in Africa. The area was designated a national park in 1966, and the entire range a UNESCO world heritage site in 1978.