Simien Mountains National Park

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Known as the "Camelot of Africa" for its jagged peaks and dramatic valleys, the Simien Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ethiopia's premier trekking destination. More than a dozen of its peaks top 4,000 meters, including Ras Dejen, Ethiopia's tallest mountain. The park is a sanctuary for endemic wildlife, including the Walia ibex, Gelada baboon, and the Ethiopian wolf. Hiking and mule treks are the best way to explore this breathtaking landscape.

The park is situated on the northwestern side of the Simien mountains massif in northern Ethiopia, roughly 900 km north of Addis Abeba. Situated on the northern edge of the central plateau of Ethiopia, the region overlooks the lowlands of the Tekeze River (also known as ‘Mare’ in Sudan).