Trekking to the Ras Dashen and into the lowlands with camping

North Ethiopia scenery in Simien Mountains
WWalia Ibex in Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Gelada Baboon, endemic Ethiopian mammal, in Simien Mountains
Walia Ibex in Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Gelada Baboon, endemic Ethiopian mammal, in Simien Mountains
Mountain landscape in North Ethiopia
Gelada Baboon, endemic Ethiopian mammal, in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon, endemic Ethiopian mammal, in Simien Mountains
landscape in Simien Mountains, North Ethiopia
North Ethiopia scenery in Simien Mountains
Knifolia Foliosa in Simien Mountains, Highlands of Ethiopia
North Ethiopia scenery in Simien Mountains
Walia Ibex in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Walia Ibex in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Landscape in North Ethiopia
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Landscape in Simien Mountains
North Ethiopia scenery in Simien Mountains
Knifolia Foliosa in Simien Mountains
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North Ethiopia scenery in Simien Mountains
Walia Ibex in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Walia Ibex in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Landscape in North Ethiopia
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Gelada Baboon in Simien Mountains
Landscape in Simien Mountains
North Ethiopia scenery in Simien Mountains
Knifolia Foliosa in Simien Mountains
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13 days / 12 nights

 Adventurous – trekking above 3 000 m

Standard 3* Hotel, Camping or Lodge

Surface – Air – Horse Riding

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included unless otherwise mentioned

Individual, start from 2 people

Price on request

Departure every week, on request – best period between October and May

Tour code TSM01

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Superb trekking in the Simien Mountain National Park.

The Simien Mountains are often called “the roof of Africa” where are located 20 peaks towering to heights above 4 000 meter. The mountains are lush and green.

You will discover fantastic landscapes with breathtaking views and unique endemic fauna and flora as Gelada Baboon, Ibex Walia and Giant Lobellia.

The Simien is considered as a trekking paradise. The Simien escarpments have been elected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

You will be accompanied by a cook who will prepare all meals. Some mules will escort you to ensure the transportation of all luggage and equipment.

You will visit the historical town of Gondar called The Camelot of Africa.

Highlights :

  • Simien National Park
  • Gondar
  • Peak of Ras Dashen (4 620 m)
  • Peak of Imet Gogo (3 926 m)
  • Peak of Inatye (4 070 m)
  • Peak of Bwahit (4 430 m)
  • Endemic mamals : Gelada baboon, Walia Ibex

Attention point :

Best period for this tour : dry season, October to May
Need to acclimatise : altitudes above 3 000 m
You should be ready to be on your feet for long time periods (6-8 hours per day and more when you will go on the Ras Dashen peak).
You will use good trails which are the paths used by local people when they travel between their villages.