| Name: | The Simien Mountains |
| Location: | Africa > Ethiopia |
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Top Descriptions
| The Simien Mountains offer some of the most premier hiking in this part of Africa, but come in the wrong season and you’ll lose those fantastic views to mist. It’s not only the +4,000m peaks that draw travellers, but small packs of the highly rare Ethiopian Wolf are seen here with regularity – as are large troops of rather hirsute geladas! While the hiking is both challenging and rewarding, the conditions within the park are rustic at best. Most travellers can expect to find poor value for money, poor cleanliness and poorer access to nutrition while on multiday hikes here. Ultimately, it’s the scenery, the wildlife and the tribal people that have lived here for many years that make this remote location of the globe a worthwhile experience. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| The wonderful views on offer here can be completely obscured by mist at points in the year, so prepare accordingly. |
| If you are considering a multi-day hike here, take a look at The Simien Mountains 4-Day Hike with Simien Mountain Tours for more detailed information. |
| Whichever way you come to the park, pack as many additional snacks as you can manage as there is little on offer here. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
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| Tour operator(s): | Simien Mountain Tours |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
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| Environment type: | afro alpine, bog, meadow, mountain |
| Location type: | rural, village |
| Religion type: | Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Islam |
What can we see or do there?
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| Animals: | Ethiopian wolf, gelada baboon, walia ibex |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Ethiopian Birr (ETB) |
| Average daily budget: | ETB1,625 |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | Amharic, English |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 251 |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of locations visited: | 3 |
| Number of attractions visited: | 1 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 3 hours |
| Travel time to next location: | 5 hours |
| Size: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 3,600m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Simien Mountains |
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| Local tourism: | Simien Mountains |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
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| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | Add Data |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Deodorant | 1 can | Add Data |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
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| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
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| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
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