Simien Mountains National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Simien Mountains National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 6-Day Tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

• 5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

• 4 Days Semien Mountain National Park Trekking

• 12-Day Historical Route of Ethiopia

• 12 Days Simien Mountain-Lalibela-Danakil-Tigray Churches

• 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

Admission fees for the Simien Mountains National Park are 90 birr for foreign visitors and 10 birr for children under 12. In addition, there’s a vehicle fee starting at 20 birr for smaller vehicles and a camping fee starting at 40 birr per tent.

Yes, the Simien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some of Ethiopia’s most remarkable natural landscapes. It’s a spectacular destination for hikers, with rugged highland terrain, several mountain peaks, and rare wildlife such as the gelada baboon, Simien fox, and the endemic Walia ibex.

Give yourself between one and 10 days to explore the park. While it’s possible to admire the park’s scenery and spot gelada baboons on a day trip from Gondar, it’s best to book a 3–4 day trek if you wish to venture further into the mountains. Treks to Ras Dashen, Ethiopia’s highest peak, average seven days.

The dry season, from October to March, is generally the preferred time to explore the Simien Mountains National Park, especially if you plan to hike, although many trails are accessible year-round. October, November, and March tend to offer the best balance of good weather and fewer crowds.

Yes. For safety reasons, all visitors must be accompanied by a park scout and a local guide. You can either visit as part of a guided tour or hire a guide upon arrival at the park (advance booking is recommended). Trekking tours are usually accompanied by mule handlers and cooks, too.