The 15 Best Simien Mountains Treks & Day Trips

1.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews Our pick

Trek the Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar with an English-speaking guide, scout, cook, tents, sleeping bags, meals, and 4WD transport. The route begins at Sankaber and continues toward Geech Camp, with sharp mountain views and chances to see gelada baboons. Adem and Jackson are named among the company’s experienced local team.

“This was one of the best experiences of my entire life. North Ethiopian crew made sure that everything ran smoothly, taking best care of us. The hike just breathtaking. Food was good too. All of the members of the crew were the kindest hRead more”

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2.5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

This five-day private tour combines Axum’s stelae, churches, royal tombs, and Queen of Sheba sites with a three-day Simien Mountains trek. Arre Tours and Travel arranges transport, park fees, meals during the hike, and a small private group. Expect long road transfers, basic mountain conditions, and a demanding final day.

“We did the 4 days hiking in simien mountain, Arre has a good team, we had a wonderful time during the hike, only the weather was a bit cold, and the sleeping bag was not warm enough, otherwise was perfect.”

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3.Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

You’ll trek from Sankaber to Geech with Simien Mountains Trekking and Tours, led by Dezy’s team and guides such as Fenta. Expect park registration, a scout, ridge walks, gelada baboons, the Jinbar waterfall, Giant Lobelia, and a high point at Imet Gogo. Private transport, camping support, two lunches, and a bicycle are included.

“Excellent trip with Dezy and his team! If ever there was a company that goes the extra mile, it is Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure. Every small detail was planned to perfection and even when flights were cancelled (not to their fault), they went the extra mile to keep us going. I would fully recommend making use of them - communication is excellent!”

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4.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

This four-day trek from Gonder takes you through Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, park scout, and transport from Gondar. You’ll see gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, Walia ibex, Imet-Gogo, Buwahit, and views toward Ras Dejen. Guide Jon and company owner Solomon are named contacts associated with the operation.

“My friends and I had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He was very flexible when we requested changes to our itinerary. We learned a lot, saw some amazing sites and had an experience we won’t soon forget!”

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5.Simien Mountains – 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $500

You’ll spend four days hiking Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains from Gonder, with a guide, compulsory park ranger, cook, camping gear, mules, meals, and transport included. Expect gelada baboons, giant lobelia, the Jinbar waterfall, Gich village, Walia ibex, and views toward Ras Dejen. The route requires moderate fitness and includes long days at high altitude.

“All my trip itineraries with ETT were lies. Semien 4 day does not go to geesh. Bale 3 day does NOT go to harena forest. And they didnt even book bale hotels! We got to goba to find out both hotels were full and had to drive back to Robe. ThRead more”

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6.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

You’ll trek through Simien Mountains National Park with a small group of up to six, starting in Gondar and camping at Sankabar and Geech. Expect Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, high-altitude walks, and Imet Gogo views. The tour is run by Ethio Target Tours, with Solomon, Rebecca, Andualem, and Tegegn named among its team.

“I recommend contacting a Salomon representative. A wonderful mountain trip, good guides and all the staff. Wonderful mountain views, lots of great photos. I definitely recommend it.”

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7.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Travel from Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park for two days of walking along escarpments, valleys, villages, and dramatic cliffs. You will meet a park scout, see gelada baboons, visit Jinbahir Falls, and return to Gondar by road. The $295 price includes transport, meals, permits, water, mules, and guide services.

“All the personnel supporting this trip were outstanding in their friendliness, knowledge and attentiveness.”

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8.Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $2,358

Travel from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela on a private 10-day tour. A local guide and driver handle the route, while you visit island monasteries, royal castles, rock-hewn churches, and high-altitude trekking camps. The trek reaches 3,600 meters and includes Gelada baboon country.

“Ethio tours , Best tour and Travel Agency in Bahir Dar”

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9.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164Best value

Leave Gonder at 8:30 am for Debark and Simien National Park. With a professional guide, scout, security, lunch, water, and transport included, you will trek from Buit Ras to Chilkuwanit for mountain views and possible Gelada baboon sightings. The walk lasts about three to four hours.

“What a WONDERFUL experience it was! Booking on Viator was a breeze and after that I believe my tour was organized by Ethio Travel and Tour (ETT) via the agent Malese, but executed by Simien Eco Tours, who provided the AWD vehicle (ToyotRead more”

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10.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

You’ll spend seven days crossing Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar, with two half-days and five full trekking days. Expect steep paths, cliff views, Gelada monkeys, possible Walia ibex and Simien fox sightings, village coffee, tent camps, and elevations from 2,000 to 4,200 meters. Alex and his team arrange transport, guides, scouts, meals, and park fees.

“Last month my fiancé and I spent 2 weeks in Ethiopia. It was fantastic experience, in which our guide and driver were great. Alex (the manager) helped us to plan our perfect trip taking into consideration of our budget. He made our experieRead more”

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11.5 Day Addis,Bahir Dar,Gondar,Simien Mountains and Lalibela Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $999

You will travel from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela by vehicle, boat, and domestic flight. Expect private guiding, included entry fees, meals, Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, Fasil Ghebbi, and Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. Domestic flights cost extra.

“What a wonderful week in northern Ethiopia! Danakil Depression Tours was an excellent host, and I would definitely book with them again. The 5-day tour of northern Ethiopia visited all the key sights and highlights in Addis Ababa and Amhara rRead more”

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12.2 Nights 3 Days Trek to Semien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Join Ethio Backpacker Tours for a three-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. You’ll walk from Buytras to Sankobar and Geech, see Jinbar Waterfall, Gelada baboons, giant lobelia, and Imet Gogo, then return by road. Ask for Tsehaynew if available. The trip includes permits, scout, guide, lodging, meals, and pickup.

“Ethio Backpacker Tours organized a flawless 10-day tour through Ethiopia. From Lalibela to the Simien Mountains, everything was arranged to perfection. The service was friendly, and the guides were always available to help. We can’t wait to return!”

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13.3 Day Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Spend three days hiking the Simien Mountains National Park from Sankaber to Gich and Imet Gogo. You’ll travel by private vehicle, camp with equipment provided, meet local guides and scouts, and look for Gelada baboons, lammergeiers, Walia ibex, and other highland wildlife. Pickup details should be confirmed, since the listing mentions both Addis Ababa and Gondar.

“A trip from God's own country to the Heaven on earth Simien Mountains, this was a dream come true for me and my family. From the day we contacted Danakil Depression Tours to the day before our travel, all details were promptly commuRead more”

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14.3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $387

Trek from Gondar through Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, scout, mules, meals, tents, and transport. You’ll walk from Buytras to Sankabar, continue to Geech and Jinbar Waterfall, then finish at Imet Gogo. Gelada baboons are likely, while Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolves, and Lammergeier vultures may appear.

“I took a part with other travelers a 3 days trekking to the Simien mountains.There were respectful and very kind team.Every thing was well organized.I recommend this Agency!”

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15.Day trek to Simeien Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle to Debark, meets a park scout, then hikes from Buit Ras toward Chilkuwanit. Expect escarpment views, steep drops, wildlife, lunch, coffee, tea, and bottled water.

“I just had to write to say thank you for the excellent & prompt customer service and follow up I have been provided with. The tour went very well. The family liked the way the tour guide interacted with the children. The tour guide was very knoRead more”

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