About the Simien Mountains
One of the first established national parks in Ethiopia (1969). The park used to be one of the largest volcano’s in the word. Located in the dramatic highlands of the Amhara region, sitting largely above 3000m high - with Ras Dashen towering in at 4533m, the Simien Mountains are the Roof of Africa. the Simien Mountains are a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers. Despite the rugged harshness and high altitude, the mountains are full of vibrant life; thousands of plant species and endemic wildlife inhabit the park and have been under UNESCO protection since 1978. Some of the famous floral residents include; the special gelada monkey, the Walia ibex, the Ethiopian wolf, antelopes, jackals, bushbucks, large cats such as leopards, and more than 180 bird species.