Simien Mountains A Beginner’s Guide & Trekking Expeditions

The Semien Mountains are located in northern Ethiopia, northeast of Gondar, and are part of the great Ethiopian Highlands. Among these mountains, which are a world heritage site, is the Semien National Park. The park’s plateaux are divided by valleys and rise to the pinnacles. The highest point of the park is Ras Dashen (4,550m), while other heights include Kidis Yared (4,453m) and Biuat (4,437m). The park is home to several animal species, including Gelada, caracal, walia ibex, and Ethiopian Wolves. The Semien Mountains are famous for being a great spot in Africa where snow never falls, having been seen by a Jesuit priest and subsequently by Henry Salt.

On this mountain, every hiker sticks to the same path, which winds its way along the Simien Mountains National Park ridge, passing via Sankaber, Geech, and the Chenek camp. In three or five days, you may cover the famed track, and at the end of the walk, you can reach Sankaber and Chenek with a 4×4. We also suggest adding an extra day or two to this journey so you can see the breathtaking imet Gogo and climb Mount Buahit. In particular, there are a plethora of possibilities for individuals who are enthusiastic about trekking greater distances from Chenek. Ras Dashen, Ethiopia’s highest peak, is a common attraction, however other than its elevation, its path offers nothing to recommend it. An fantastic hike through the seldom seen portions is the multi-week march all the way to Lalibella, which many trekkers undertake. Another beautiful path that trekkers can take to reach the lowlands from these mountains is that of Sonar, Mekarba, and Mullet campsites; these are seldom-visited camps that offer plenty of river swimming opportunities.