The Simien Mountains
UNESCO-listed escarpments, geladas and Walia ibex — explore Ethiopia's wild highland frontier at your own pace.
Simien Mountains; approximately 3,926 m
Imet Gogo is one of the signature viewpoints in the Simien Mountains.
Simien Mountains National Park; altitude around 3,600–3,620 m (also spelled Chennek)
Chenek (Chenek Camp) is a major destination on longer Simien trekking routes, set among dramatic mountain…
Simien Mountains massif; Ethiopia’s highest mountain; summit approximately 4,500+ m (approximately 4,543–4,550 m depending on measurement)
Ras Dashen (also Ras Dejen) is Ethiopia’s highest mountain and the high point of the Simien massif.
Signature journeys
From a first mountain trek to a summit journey, find a starting point for your time, curiosity and pace.
Signature journey
The signature classic corridor trek: Sankaber, Geech, Imet Gogo and Chenek, with optional Bwahit-area…
Summit objective
Summit-focused Simien trek: classic corridor into Chenek, then Bwahit Pass (~4,200 m), Meseha Valley and…
Full crossing
Full Simien crossing: classic corridor, Bwahit Pass, Ambiko, Ras Dashen summit (~4,550 m in this detailed…
The royal city
Castles, coffee, markets and the people who call Gondar home — an introduction shaped around your interests.
Gondar
Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure / historic Royal Compound) is the royal enclosure associated with Emperor…
Near Gondar; rural highlands surrounding Kosoye
The Kosoye Mountains / Kosoye highlands offer rural Ethiopian life, village visits, farmland walks and…
Northern Ethiopia; gateway to Simien Mountains National Park; altitude approximately 2,200 m
Gondar is the historic royal city once capital of the Ethiopian Empire.
Language
Start with a simple question. Tevan and the local team will help shape the rest.
Notes and stories from the local team.
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