The Simien Mountains · Unesco World Heritage Site
Africa’s highest lodge, at 3,300 metres on the edge of the Simien escarpment.
Why the Simiens
The scenery in the Simiens is some of the most spectacular in the world. When you arrive in the Simiens from the south, you might wonder what the excitement is all about. But then you get to Simien Lodge that sits on the edge of the escarpment, and Wow! The world just falls away in front of you.
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It is not just about the mountains, the wildlife and the scenery, although those were the reasons why the park was given the UNESCO World Heritage label. There is plenty of history too. Check out the church at Deresge Maryam or the monastery of Saddique Amba that clings to the cliffside.
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The wildlife in the Simiens is unique. Three species are not found anywhere else in the world. The favourite is, of course, the Gelada, which can be found in groups of up to 500. It takes time to see a Simien wolf, but with a little patience, they can be found. The Walia Ibex is also unique to this area. Leopard, klipspringer, bushbuck, jackal and hyena are also found.
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The world just falls away in front of you.
At the lodge
StayRoomsTraditional tukels with solar-heated floors, on the edge of the escarpment.
Eat & drinkRestaurant & Bar at Simien LodgeA warm bar and restaurant open to guests, guides and neighbours alike.
Getting hereTransportRoad transfers from Gonder and beyond, or charter a flight.
CommunityProjectsWater wells, school furniture and local transport for the villages around us.
Unesco World Heritage Site
The 2nd site to be created in the World after Yellowstone in the USA.
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