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The Simien Mountains rise from the Ethiopian plateau in a series of dramatic escarpments, sheer cliffs, and deep valleys that have been described by UNESCO as “one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world.” At their highest point, Ras Dashen reaches 4,533 metres — the fourth highest peak in Africa. Along the cliff edges, gelada baboons — found nowhere else on Earth — graze in troops of hundreds, their red chest patches glowing in the morning light.
The Simien Mountains are home to three endemic species unique to Ethiopia: the gelada baboon (found in troops of up to 600 along the cliff edges), the Walia ibex (a magnificent mountain goat with sweeping curved horns, found only here, with fewer than 500 individuals remaining), and the Ethiopian wolf — one of the world’s rarest canids, with the Simien Mountains supporting one of the last viable populations.
The classic Simien trek follows the escarpment from Sankaber camp (3,250m) to Geech (3,600m) and Chenek (3,620m) — three to four days of trekking with gelada baboons as constant companions along the cliff edge. The views across the valley to the highland plateau beyond are among the most dramatic in Africa. For serious trekkers, the route continues to Ras Dashen for a summit attempt on Ethiopia’s highest peak.
October to May for the classic trek. June to September turns the moorland vivid green — spectacular for photography but muddier underfoot. The Ethiopian wolf is most visible in the early morning throughout the dry season.
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