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Simien National Park

Gonder, Ethiopia
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Gonder
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: National Parks
Description: An area of outstanding rugged scenery and extremely rare wildlife has some interesting trekking routes.
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Aberdare, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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I am from South Wales in the UK. Last November 2011 I visited Ethiopia for just over two weeks including a 10 day trek in the Simien Mountains. Whilst I had a tough time on trek I couldn't have survived it without our local guide Meles Yemata. I was unfortunatly not 100% and required assistence some of the days including... More

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Lyon, France
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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I went to Simien National Park for a day trip in May, the good part is that it's virtually devoid of travellers in this season, the bad part is that it's quite dusty and dry in May. I recommend coming in Autumn if you are going to (also to see the views, air quality is important!) :) More

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germanx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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During a 3 weeks trip through Ethiopia in december 2009 we spent 3 days/ 2 nights in Simien Mountain. Our guide was Meles Yemata. He offers trips between some hours and several days. Together with some other local business people he is on WalksEthiopia.com and you can book him there. Or contact him by email yematam@gmail.com. He is an excellent... More

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London
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Amazing and unknown place. Went at short notice without knowing it, and blown away by the scenery. Needs a better lodge - the eco-lodge not great, and expensive. More

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Rome, Italy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

beautiful and amazing landescape i have ever been. the bird watching, the mountains are magicals More

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Debre Markos
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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Sights are fantastic, quite unbelievable views. Walking can be exhausting but mules are available. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Beautiful countryside, rolling mountains, and monkeys! More

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Farnham, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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Absolutely beautiful place, camping sites a bit simple but maintained as well as they can be. a bit of tough walking but all worth it! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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88 reviews 88 reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012
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Views to die for, Great walking/hiking/treking along the rim of deep canyons among the groups of grass-eating gelada baboons. All at an altitude over 10,000 feet. Get up there and stretch your legs. More

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Hong Kong, China
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Breathtaking scenery. Packs of gelada baboons easily accessed. Just magical. More

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