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Simien Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Lodge is perched high up in the mountains with breath-taking views over the Simien Mountains. Built using local materials to resemble a typical Simien village, the hotel’s 20 Tukel rooms have either twin or double beds, en-suite bathrooms, and underfloor heating powered by solar energy.

There are also two Safari Suites, both perfect for families, and a 16-bed dormitory ideal for larger groups. The restaurant and bar are in a spacious area with a log fire as its centrepiece. Evening meals are generally set menus and during the day the restaurant has an a la carte menu featuring a mixture of Ethiopian and European cuisine.

Why we like Simien Lodge

Simien Lodge offers outstanding activities including mountain biking and trekking. Quality mountain bikes are available or you can walk up the escarpment where you will find forests and grasslands for hundreds of miles. A trek to the summit of Ras Daschen normally takes about six days. Other more modest treks go to Imet Gogo, Bwahit, Geech, Sankabur and Chennuk. Another ‘must-do’ is the hotel’s champagne lunch – trek to the escarpment top and arrive to find a well laid out table, white table cloth and all the trimmings and dine in style at 3,500 metres.

Simien Lodge, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Lodge, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Lodge, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

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Ultimate Helicopter Journey across Ethiopia

Journey back in time, where the history of the people and the land merge and, at times, it is difficult to determine myth from reality. Explore with the flexibility that a helicopter brings, flying low over Ethiopia’s beautiful highlands, landing in the…

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Ethiopian Highlands including Lalibela

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Rock Church of St. George in Lalibela, Ethiopia

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Ethiopia – Tribes of the Omo Valley

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Ultimate Helicopter Journey across Ethiopia

Journey back in time, where the history of the people and the land merge and, at times, it is difficult to determine myth from reality. Explore with the flexibility that a helicopter brings, flying low over Ethiopia’s beautiful highlands, landing…

from £32,660pp

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

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Ethiopian Highlands including Lalibela

With an intoxicating mixture of spectacular scenery and fascinating culture and heritage, Ethiopia offers unrivalled diversity. Rock-hewn churches, monasteries and castles decorate the landscape, which has been shaped by a long and rich history that this journey aims to uncover.

9 days from £3,910pp

Rock Church of St. George in Lalibela, Ethiopia

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Ethiopia – Tribes of the Omo Valley

To travel through Ethiopia’s Omo Valley is to remind oneself that there are ways of life that still exist that are vastly different to our own. The Omo is renowned for the vibrancy and distinctiveness of its people. This trip…

5 days from £4,200pp

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Where to stay in Ethiopia

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you options to suit any journey.

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Limalimo Lodge

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Gheralta Lodge

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Located in the heart of the Historic Route, between Axum and Mekele, Gheralta Lodge is a comfortable and friendly base from which to explore this scenically beautiful area. The lodge has great views over the Gheralta…

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Bale Mountain Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Set in a forest clearing, this Eco-lodge features 15 thatched mahogany and stone rooms made from sustainable wood and furnishings. With wood-burning fires and private terraces, all rooms will enjoy wonderful views. Views are taken advantage…

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Lale’s Camp

£££££

Named after its owner, Lale, a proud local Kara, Lale’s Camp sits on the edge of a sweeping ox-bow bend of the River Omo. The camp comprises of four large tents each with a veranda and…

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Simien Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
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Simien Lodge is perched high up in the mountains with breath-taking views over the Simien Mountains. Built using local materials to resemble a typical Simien village, the hotel’s 20 Tukel rooms have either twin or double…

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