5–8 Days
Best: Oct — Apr
Simien Highlands & Ras Dashen
Afro-alpine summits, Walia ibex on vertical cliffs, and thousands of Gelada baboons.
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Private highland treks, endangered wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural journeys across the Horn of Africa.
We believe travel should never feel like a scripted sightseeing excursion. We build intimate journeys into Ethiopia's wildest heights — where you track endangered Ethiopian wolves across frost-covered afro-alpine plateaus, sit among gentle wild troops of Gelada baboons, and share fresh injera with highland guardians.
Years Guiding Peaks
Local Highland Native
Chenek Camp Summit, 3,620m
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Simien Geladas
Expeditions into remote Africa shouldn't mean sacrificing safety or restful sleep. We take care of every detail so you can focus entirely on the wonder around you.
From cliffside wilderness lodges like Simien Lodge to four-season waterproof high-altitude tents with warm winter sleeping bags.
Our dedicated camp chefs prepare hot three-course meals three times daily—fresh bread, hearty stews, and authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.
Heavy-duty 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers fitted with high clearance, rooftop luggage racks, and veteran mountain drivers.
A scattered collection of genuine moments from the trail—frosty sunrise tea, wild encounters on dramatic ridgelines, and centuries-old mountain monasteries.
Geladas at Dawn
Imet Gogo Ridge, 3,926m
Walia Ibex on Crags
Lalibela Sanctuary
Dallol Springs
Bale Mountain Nyala
You will not just hike trails—you will travel in step with highland scouts, resident cooks, and village elders who have guarded Ethiopia’s peaks for generations. Every guide on our roster was born in these high valleys.
Highland Hospitality
Village Coffee Ritual
Gondar Royal Enclosure
Ancient Camelot of Africa
Whether embarking on a relaxed 3-day cliffside stroll with comfortable eco-lodge nights, or a challenging 10-day ridge traverse to the 4,550m summit of Ras Dashen, we tailor distances, altitude gains, and support mules to your fitness.
We handle all airport transfers, remote dirt passes, and park gateway logistics in dedicated 4x4 vehicles driven by licensed mechanics with extensive experience in the northern highlands and Danakil desert tracks.
Danakil 4WD Expedition
All-Terrain Support
Select from our signature guided routes, or collaborate with us to tailor a private wilderness journey.
Afro-alpine summits, Walia ibex on vertical cliffs, and thousands of Gelada baboons.
The Sanetti Plateau, giant lobelias, and the rarest canid on Earth—the Ethiopian Wolf.
Active bubbling lava lakes, Dallol neon acid pools, and vast shimmering salt flats.
The 12th-century monolithic rock churches carved by hand into volcanic bedrock.
Living indigenous traditions, body art, and ceremonies of the lower Omo basin.
The medieval stone royal compound and island monasteries dating to the 14th century.
Unfiltered reflections from those who have walked the highest trails and most remote circuits with us.
London, United Kingdom
“Trekking the Simiens with Aman and his crew was the single greatest adventure of our lives. The food cooked at 3,600m was incredible, the scouts took extraordinary care of us, and sitting among hundreds of Geladas was pure magic.”
Zurich, Switzerland
“As a wildlife biologist, my expectations were exceptionally high. Fekadu and the team put us in front of four Ethiopian wolves on the Sanetti Plateau within our first two hours. Thoroughly ethical, organized, and deeply knowledgeable.”
Munich, Germany
“The sheer otherworldliness of Erta Ale and Dallol cannot be prepared for in photos. The 4x4 Land Cruisers were in top condition, water was always ice-cold, and our safety was guaranteed at every moment. Outstanding operator!”
Essential practical details on permits, packing, altitude acclimatization, and reservations.
Every expedition includes private 4WD transportation (Toyota Land Cruiser) with experienced driver and fuel, professional licensed English-speaking mountain and cultural guides, national park entry permits and authorized armed wildlife scout fees, high-altitude all-weather camping gear (waterproof tents, foam mattresses, winter-rated sleeping bags), all fresh meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared daily by our camp chef, pack mules/horses for personal bags, and unlimited daily bottled water.
Leave your contact details or message us directly. Founder Aman Hassen and our expedition planners will tailor a custom trek proposal within 12–24 hours.