The Simien Mountains are one of the major highlands of Africa, rising to their highest point at Ras Dejen (4,620m) in Ethiopia. Charity Challenge’s route up Africa’s fourth highest peak is a long way from the regular tourist trails. Instead, it leads into beautiful lowland valleys and high escarpments, dotted with Amhara villages. Tough but rewarding, the summit trek is followed by a challenging ridge route, which takes in several 4,000m peaks en route. Perhaps the biggest challenge comes on the trek from Arkwasyie as we leave the higher plateau, cross several substantial ridges and valleys and climb down the near vertical Devil's Staircase with a 900m descent to reach Lamo. This colourful itinerary includes time in historic Gondar and the capital of Addis Ababa, offering many encounters with the ancient culture of this fascinating African country.
The Simien Mountains contain some of the most spectacular scenery I've ever seen - it just got better and better.
Dan Salmons
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved for making the trek so memorable. Our trek leader was outstanding as were all of the members of our Ethiopian support. They all worked so hard and are to be commended for making the trek an amazing experience for the whole team.
Catherine Husted
The Simien Mountain trek was insanely tough at times but how else could we have witnessed such unimaginably beautiful scenery and a way of life? A 'trip of a life time' on every level.
Alison Bockh
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