Simien Mountains

The Simien Mountains, which include Ras Deshen (Ethiopia's highest mountain), are located in the north-western corner of the country. Now a world heritage site, the Simiens boast some of Africa's most beautiful mountain scenery. Our trekking routes into the Simiens take you far from the regular tourist trails.

The surrounding mountain country is home to endemic flora and fauna, and scenery of such splendour that many travellers consider this the most beautiful mountain country in all of Africa. Bird and animal life here includes the walia ibex, the gelada baboons, the bearded vultures, thick-billed ravens and eagles.

The Amhara people act as our mountain guides and mule drovers. They are welcoming, humorous and incredibly hardy. Poverty in the area is great, however, and with the charity Community Projects Africa we have set up a regular medical aid programme to Arwasyie Village and the surrounds, from where we employ a number of locals.

Avoid the rainy season (from May to September), when weather in the mountain areas can be especially poor. Whenever you go, remember that the nights can be very cold, whereas the days are often warm with magnificent blue skies.

In and around the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Trekking in the Simien Mountains is highly recommended. You will see some of Africa's most beautiful and impressive mountain scenery, meet the Amhar people, and get to remote places where few tourists ever visit.

We support The Simien Mountains Mobile Medical Service (run by Brian and Wendy Lovatt) with their health and community projects in the Simiens. Wendy set up the Medic on a Mule service some years ago in order to deliver medical care to remote villages. The charity grew and now they look after the health post at Keyit, which Gane and Marshall helped set up back in the 1990's, as well as training health nurses and midwifes. Gane and Marshall are committed to funding at least one health worker training course per annum. Ask for more details and consider visiting and supporting one of the projects as you trek in this beautiful land.