Simien Mountains Trek
A 5-7 day trek across Ethiopia's high plateau — Ras Dashen summit and gelada baboon country.
Where on earth
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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