Simien Mountains trek
Ethiopia · Africa · Multi-day trek · score 72/100
Security flag. Amhara Region: armed conflict; park access has been disrupted - verify current status
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Simien Mountains NP (Amhara) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 100 km |
| Typical duration | 4-12 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 4550 m |
| Best season | Oct-Mar |
| Start | Debark |
| End | Itinerary-dependent (Sankaber / Chenek / Ras Dashen) |
| Permit / guide | park scout/guide required (armed scout mandatory in park) |
| Special gear | none |
Score
72/100
Africa's most dramatic escarpment trekking among gelada monkeys, walia ibex and 4,000 m camps up to Ras Dashen (4,550 m); security situation in Amhara is the main drawback.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Park: 3-4 days to Sankaber, ~6 to Chenek, 9-10+ for Ras Dashen. Distance is the approximate full traverse.
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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