Ras Dashen Peak © AWF Abezash Tamerat 2017
While the core area of the Simien Mountain National Park has been open for visitors for the last year now, Ras Dashen and Eastern edge of the park was closed. It is now open again and for those keen to climb Ethiopia’s highest mountain (variously measured at 4,533m and 4,543m and some times known as Ras Dejen) we can now organise treks in the park to include this peak. We can also include several of the other high peaks – including Kidus Yared 4,453 and its ridge that runs to Abba Yared (4,409) and Silki (4,420).
A Walia Ibex beside Ginat Lobelia, from the slopes of Mnt Buahit looking across Chenek
We will also climb Buahit to the west at 4,430m.
The Simien Mountains is the best place to see Gelada Baboons up close, and the only place to see the Walia Ibex.
Gelada baboons, staring back…
You also have a good chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf and many birds of prey including the Lammergeyer.
