Who we are
Gondar Simien Tours is a locally owned brand created by Tesema “Tevan” Mulualem, a guide based in Gondar. Journeys are operated by Simien Ethio Tours.
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Your local gateway to the Simien Mountains.
Discover Gondar. Explore the Simien Mountains. Travel deeper with a local team that knows the mountain and handles the details.
In plain words
Who we are. Where we work.
Where we operate
We plan from Fasil Castle Street, Gondar, Ethiopia into Simien Mountains National Park, Gondar city journeys, and related highland routes.
Explore the Simien MountainsHow planning works
Tell us your time, walking comfort and interests. Tevan replies with questions, then a route and quote for current conditions. A journey is not confirmed until you accept a written proposal.
Start the plannerThe way north
The journey changes before your eyes.
Gondar is the cultural and practical doorway. Then the city loosens its hold: farmland, villages, climbing road, Debark—and finally a horizon cut open by the Simien escarpment.
Road north · Amhara highlands- 01Gondar
- 02Road north
- 03Debark
- 04Escarpment
City → farmland → highlands → trail
Find your horizon
Where will the mountains take you?
Not a checklist. Three different ways to feel the scale of the landscape.
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Imet Gogo
Walk into the view.
Signature Simien viewpoint at approximately 3,926 m — deep gorges, ridges and sheer cliffs.
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Gelada country
Observe. Never stage.
Known habitat for Gelada, with Walia ibex and (uncommonly) Ethiopian wolf also present in the park.
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Ras Dashen
The summit journey.
Ethiopia’s highest summit (also Ras Dejen; approximately 4,500+ m). A demanding Ambiko-based summit day — success depends on conditions.
Choose with clarity
How do you want to meet the mountains?
From a first encounter to a full highland expedition, begin with the experience that feels like yours. Every journey is privately refined around your time and pace.
1 Day01First encounter
Simien Mountains Day Trip / Simien in a Day
A one-day introduction to Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar.
DifficultyEasy to Moderate (walking adjustable)
Best forTravellers with limited time
4 Days / 3 Nights02Signature journey
4-Day Simien Classic Trek
The signature classic corridor trek: Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, with optional Bwahit-area morning hike on the final…
DifficultyModerate to Challenging
Best forTravellers who want the classic trail
10 Days / 9 Nights03Full crossing
10-Day Simien Mountains & Ras Dashen Expedition
Full Simien crossing: classic corridor, Bwahit Pass, Ambiko, Ras Dashen summit (~4,550 m in this detailed version), then the…
DifficultyChallenging
Best forExperienced trekkers who value depth
Signature journeys
Possibilities, not packages.
Traveler reviews
Their journeys. In their own words.
Independent feedback from travelers who met Tevan in Gondar and experienced northern Ethiopia with local guidance.
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Tevan · Founder & local guideThe mountains I call home
“Knowing a place is different from simply knowing the way through it.”
My name is Tesema "Tevan" Mulualem. I built Gondar Simien Tours around a simple idea: help people experience the place I know—not just visit it. That means honest routes, real preparation and space for the moments no itinerary can schedule.
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Proof, not promises
If we say it, we should show it.
Prepared behind the scenes
Guides, scouts, cooks, drivers, mule handlers, food and camp equipment coordinated before you reach the trail.
First-hand guidance
Advice shaped around your time, ability and interests—not an itinerary pushed onto every traveler.
Respect for the mountain
Altitude, weather and wildlife are treated honestly. The route can flex when real conditions require judgment.
Route intelligence
We walk the trails we sell.
Good planning is honest about what is known, what changes, and what still needs checking. Route decisions account for walking comfort, altitude, weather and current local conditions.
Plan with the local teamSimien EssentialField knowledge
- Walking time
- Route dependent
- Trail condition
- Checked before departure
- GPS data
- Survey in progress
Beyond the trail
More ways to travel deeper.
01Gondar Food & Coffee Experience3–5 Hours
Gondar Food & Coffee Experience
Ethiopian coffee culture and Gondar flavours: traditional coffee preparation and ceremony, local snacks, injera and dishes,…
Explore experience02Gondar Hidden Running ExperienceNot fixed; Easy / Moderate / Challenging options; can finish with coffee/breakfast
Gondar Hidden Running Experience
Guided run away from main paved roads onto quieter local paths, dirt tracks, countryside trails and hidden routes around Gondar.
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03Timkat & Simien MountainsSuggested 6 Days / 5 Nights
Timkat & Simien Mountains
Festival and mountain journey: Timkat in Gondar, then Simien landscapes, escarpments, Geladas and possible Imet Gogo / Geech area.
Explore experienceYou bring the curiosity. We handle the complexity.
Start with one simple question.
Tell us how much time you have—or that you have no idea yet. That is enough to begin.