Ethiopia · SIMIEN MOUNTAINS TREKKING

The 15 Best Simien Mountains Treks

15 tours  ·  from $165

A scout is compulsory, the camps sit above 3,600 metres and the escarpment views are worth the thin air. These 15 treks are compared on nights out, altitude gained, whether mules and food are included, and how much of the drive from Gonder you pay for.

12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES - Simien Mountains bring the best walking
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12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

1.12 Days SIMIEN MOUNTAIN-LALIBELA-DANAKIL-TIGRAY CHURCHES

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $1,641Our pick

This 12-day small-group journey links Gondar, the Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Mekele, the Danakil Depression, Tigray, Aksum, and Addis Ababa. Local English-speaking guides, domestic Ethiopian Airlines flights, entry fees, accommodation, and many meals are included. Expect tough roads, steep hikes, and a packed schedule.

“We travelled in Ethiopia on tour arranged and coordinated by the Ethio Travel and Tours. At every stage of the trip we had local guides, Omo valley three days we paid a fee to the tribal villages we visited and we paid to visit a number of natural Read more”

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6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression) - Day 1: Simien Mountains from Gondar to Chilkuwanit
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6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

2.6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,435

Travel from Gondar through Simien’s cliffs, Lalibela’s rock-cut churches, and the salt flats and volcanic pits of Danakil. Ethio Travel And Tours provides guides, drivers, security, camping gear, meals, domestic flights, and Afar-region support. Expect long drives, basic conditions, and serious hiking.

“Disorganised, poor value for money, rude guide, long long journeys on rocky roads but amazing sights of the Danakil Depression were breathtaking. This tour is poor value for money! I paid £1,153.63 ($1500) plus, my internal flights which weRead more”

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Danakil Depression, Lalibela, Omo Valley and Simien Mountains

5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum. - The road from Axum toward the Simien Mountains
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

Spend five days touring Axum’s stelae, churches, royal tombs, and ancient inscriptions before a three-day Simien Mountains trek from Sankaber to Chenek. ARRE Tours and Travel provides a private small-group trip, park fees, meals during the trek, and pickup.

“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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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure - Day one: Debark, Buyit Ras, and Sankaber
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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

5.Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

This private three-day trek takes you from Gondar through Simien National Park to Sankaber and Geech, with a hike to 3,926-meter Imet Gogo. Dezy’s team arranges transport, park access, guides, scouts, supplies, and camping support. Expect steep trails, giant lobelias, wide canyon views, and gelada baboons.

“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 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park - Giant lobelia and the high cliffs of Imet-Gogo
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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

6.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

Join Ethio Target Tours for a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. Guide Jon leads the mountain walks, with company owner Solomon helping coordinate the trip. Expect gelada baboons, giant lobelia, village coffee, high escarpment views, and a demanding climb to Buwahit at 4,430 meters.

“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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Simien Mountains – 4 Days - Day one: Gonder to Debark and the first geladas
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Simien Mountains – 4 Days

7.Simien Mountains – 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $500

Spend four days hiking Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains from Gonder, with an English-speaking guide, cook, scout, mule team, camping gear, meals, and park fees included. Expect gelada baboons, village coffee, Giant Lobelia, 4,430-meter Buwahit, and a chance to see Ras Dejen.

“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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3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours - Day one: Gondar to Sankabar and the first Geladas
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3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

8.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Join a small group of up to six for a three-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. Walk from Buytras to Sankabar, Jinbar Waterfall, Geech, and Imet Gogo, with a scout, meals, camps, and return transport included. Ask whether Solomon, Rebecca, Andualem, or Tegegn will be on your team.

“I highly recommend the agency and the owner. Solomon is very helpful and organizes all trips really well. everything was top-notch. Now I know that every trip to Ethiopia will only be with this agency. I spent a few days on several trips, I recommend them all. see you next year Ethio Target Tours. Damian”

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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking - Leaving Gonder for Debark and the park gate
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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

9.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Spend two days in Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, scout, mule and handler. Walk along the northern escarpment, watch gelada baboons, see Jinbahir Falls plunge 500 meters, and return to Gonder or continue toward Axum.

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

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Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days - Bahir Dar and the monasteries of Lake Tana
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Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

10.Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

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

Travel with a private guide from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela. Expect island monasteries, rock-hewn churches, Gelada baboons, mountain camps, domestic flights, and a farewell dinner. Past guides include Malease and Dawit Tilahun.

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

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Day trek to Simien Mountain - Debark, the park gateway
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Day trek to Simien Mountain

11.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 and security scout, trek from Buit Ras to Chilkuwanit for wide mountain views and Gelada baboons. Pickup, lunch, water, park fees, and transport are included.

“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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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek - Day 1: Gondar to Sankaber and the first cliff-edge walk
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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

12.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

You’ll trek six nights across Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, from Sankaber to Adiarkay, with climbs near 4,200 meters, cliff-edge views, Gelada monkeys, and village coffee. Simien Image Ethiopian Tour and Travel Company provides transport, guides, scouts, meals, and park fees for this demanding $900 trip.

“Me and my friends love to trek. We has been trekking since young age and we trekked more than 17 mountains all around the world. This one was special because we enjoyed all the arrangements by the tour company and also the place is wonderful. Trekkers if you want to experience high quality service in Ethiopia choose this company”

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5 Day Addis,Bahir Dar,Gondar,Simien Mountains and Lalibela Tours - Addis Ababa: Lucy, royal objects, and Mercato
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5 Day Addis,Bahir Dar,Gondar,Simien Mountains and Lalibela Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $999

Travel privately from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela. Meet Lucy, cruise Lake Tana, see Blue Nile Falls, tour royal castles, and visit rock-hewn churches. Guide service, meals, transport, and entrance fees are included, but 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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3 Day Simien Mountains Tours - Day one: From Gonder to Sankaber
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3 Day Simien Mountains Tours

14.3 Day Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

This three-day Simien Mountains trek takes you from Gonder into Ethiopia’s highlands, with ridge walks, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo at 3,925 meters, Gelada baboons, local coffee, camping, meals, guides, scouts, and mule support included.

“The Simien Mountains must be one of the World's best kept secrets, the views are absolutely stunning. 1000 metre cliffs, 500 metre waterfall with wildlife and much more. A lot of the time you are above 3200 metres and it is possible to hike to Read more”

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3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking - Day one: Gondar to Sankabar at 3,250 meters
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3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

15.3 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $387

You’ll trek from Gondar through Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, scout, mules, and camp support. Expect Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, high-altitude camps, Imet Gogo views, and a possible Axum finish.

“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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