Ethiopia Adventure Travel: Simien mountain trek 1/3

The Simien Mountains Massif is home to the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest ponit in Africa, Ras Dejen (4620m). The park has spectacular views and a large variety of wildlife, including baboons, ibexes, Ethiopian wolves and birds of prey such as the rare lammergeyer, vultures and eagles. The park is made up of a rocky massif, which slopes down to grasslands - the massif is cut by streams and gorges. The national park has three general botanical regions. The lower slopes have been cultivated and grazed, while the alpine regions (up to 3600m) are forested. The higher lands are mountain grasslands with fescue grasses as well as heathers, splendid Red Hot Pokers and Giant Lobelia. The park was created primarily to protect the Walia Ibex, a type of wild goat, and over 1000 are said to live in the park. Also in the park are families of the Gelada Baboon and the rare Simien fox. The Simien fox, although named after the mountains, is rarely seen by the visitor. Over 50 species of birds have been reported in the Simien mountains
On day one of the trek in the Simien Mountains, starting at Sankabar camp we walk to Geech camp via the Jinbar Falls. the walk is about 13km starting at 3400m and finishing at 3600m, todays route takes us pass the Jinbar falls, over the Jinbar river and through Geech Village, the only Muslim village in the area.

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[nickumps1]

@letmebezjuge

There is more scenery and wildlife, and less talk, in the second and third parts. I hope you enjoy them. I see you have spent some time in Ethiopia, it's a great country, hope you had a good time.

[letmebezjuge]

less talk and more view might have been helpful talks anyways!