Simien Mountains Trek
A 5-7 day trek across Ethiopia's high plateau — Ras Dashen summit and gelada baboon country.
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- Region
- Ethiopia
- Country
- Africa
- Biome
- Ethiopian alpine (2,800–4,543 m)
- Best season
- September – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Ethiopian alpine (2,800–4,543 m)
- Best season: September – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 5-7 day trek across Ethiopia's high plateau — Ras Dashen summit and gelada baboon country.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: September – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Ethiopian alpine (2,800–4,543 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Africa
Biome
Ethiopian alpine (2,800–4,543 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Simien Mountains Trek trip tools
Popular pursuits at Simien Mountains Trek
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.