4-Day Simien Mountains Fixed Departure Group Trek

SimienEcoTours

5.0/5 – 47 Reviews

$780 pp (USD)

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SimienEcoTours

5.0/5
(47 Reviews)

Office In:: Ethiopia
Size:: 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
Tour Types:: Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations:: ET

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We organise individual & group tours through whole Ethiopia in an ecologically & socially responsible & sustainable way. The founders of SimienEcoTours are manager Marco from Italy, who currently lives in Addis Ababa, Franziska from Germany, who lived in Ethiopia for more than 7 years, and Birhan, Tadele, Yirga and Solomon, four experienced Ethiopian tour guides. What brought us together is our social and ecological commitment in Ethiopia as well as our love for this country.

Reviews47

Christiane & Jochen –

Reviewed: Oct 12, 2026

SimienEcoTours – a travel companion for truly special travel experiences!

5/5

Amidst turbulent times, we embarked on a two-week journey of discovery to southern Ethiopia with Franziska and her fantastic team at SimienEcoTours. We returned filled with profound experiences, touching encounters, and a desire to explore this fascinating country further. The service provided by SimienEcoTours was outstanding—from the initial communication and planning stages (and their willingness to accommodate our specific travel preferences) to the on-the-ground support that began the moment our driver and guide picked us up at the airport and lasted until our return flight. The local office also worked tirelessly behind the scenes to fulfill last-minute requests during the final two days of our trip. We are deeply grateful for this wonderful travel experience, which gave us unique insights into the country and its people (as well as its flora and fauna!). We wholeheartedly recommend the SimienEcoTours team to anyone planning a trip to Ethiopia—we felt exceptionally well looked after throughout the entire journey!

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Fabio & Piera –

Reviewed: May 25, 2026

A trip organized by solid professionals

5/5

We traveled for over two weeks from north to south of Ethiopia, coinciding with the Easter rites and visiting sites of major historical, religious, and ethnic significance. Our overall assessment is largely positive.
Excellent organization, well-timed, interesting stops, and appropriate rest stops.
The entire staff, from trip preparation to communication, from the welcome to the intermediate, final, and post-trip phases, demonstrated extreme professionalism and preparation. Everyone proved to be excellent professionals, and even all the drivers were very friendly!
And yet, throughout the trip, we felt supported at all times by a superb guide, to whom we can only pay tribute and applaud for his preparation, his never dull conversations, and his wide-ranging expertise, which demands knowledge and passion for this work and for the country that hosted us. The country's richness of nuances would otherwise be difficult to grasp without such a solid and attentive partner, attentive to our desires and requests. Such well-organized trips make you want to return soon!

Ulf –

Reviewed: Apr 30, 2026

A perfectly organized trip! Everything was tailored to our specific needs, and we felt well taken ca

5/5

We’ve just returned from a four-week trip to Ethiopia and are absolutely amazed! We spent the first two weeks in the north, immersing ourselves in the fascinating history of the ancient kingdoms, followed by nearly two weeks in the south visiting various tribes.
The trip was perfectly organized and tailored exactly to our wishes — from the selection of sights to the accommodations. It was especially great that the same guide accompanied us the entire time. We were able to work together really well, and his knowledge of history and nature was extremely impressive. All in all, a fantastic trip — thanks for the great organization!

Victotia –

Reviewed: Apr 25, 2026

100% recommended company

5/5

Everything about this tour and company was great, from the planning process (they always reply fast and they will adjust everything to your needs) to the tour itself. My guide, Enisha, was really really nice and professional, I always felt comfortable and happy with her. I was travelling on my own on an unknown country, but she and all drivers always made me feel safe and confident. All hotels were good and clean (obviously some are better than other because of the remoteness), they all had good food, the cars were comfortable, and all the sights were great. I would definetly recommend SimienEcoTours.

Matthias R. Koch –

Reviewed: Apr 24, 2026

Three fascinating weeks of nature and culture

5/5

Back from a three-week solo trip through Ethiopia, filled with fantastic memories...

Although planned relatively last minute (just under three weeks from the initial idea to departure), Franziska from Simien Eco Tours managed to perfectly blend nature, culture, and my main requirement of "no stress" into the tour plan. She even accommodated a slight change of plans because the hippos weren't where they were supposed to be...

So, after arriving in Addis Ababa early in the morning, I didn't immediately catch the next flight – even though Addis isn't exactly the place for relaxing. I took a stroll, lazed around a bit, and then, refreshed, traveled to Lalibela the next day. The unforgettable experience of Orthodox Easter, including participating in the age-old ceremonies, wrapped in a white robe, among thousands of worshippers, was probably my most memorable moment.

So, after arriving in Addis Ababa early in the morning, I didn't immediately catch the next flight – even though Addis isn't exactly known for its tranquility. On the journey to the Simien Mountains, the air became noticeably thin (lodge at 3300m) and cool. A morning hike led to a close encounter with a large troop of baboons (my guide: "No problem, you can go slowly closer" - why was the local guide armed again? Oh yes, potential leopards...) and a fantastic view of the mountains.

We continued by car to Lake Tana - an extensive boat trip, just the right prelude for me, a native of Lake Constance, to an impressive visit to one of the many monasteries on the islands.

The strenuous drive to Tis Abaye was more than compensated for by the hike to the Blue Nile Falls. Here, too, it became clear that the common practice in Ethiopia of hiring a local guide at every location makes for interesting stories. Here, too, the guide seemed to know everyone we met and always had a friendly word for us.

The drive through the Great Rift Valley to Hawassa and a hike along the rift rim to the hot springs really brought home just how ancient this land is...

Arba Minch then became my "no-stress" base for several days of interesting excursions on Lake Abaya and to the Dorze and Konso villages. Thanks to the local guides, the experience was relaxed, fun, and full of warmth – and in the afternoons, I enjoyed a few laps in the decadent tourist pool ;) ...

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, never felt unsafe, and always felt well taken care of. Throughout the entire journey, I had an exceptionally attentive ("you have to drink more!!"), knowledgeable, and friendly guide. Even the significant impact of the Iranian crisis was handled well thanks to the perfect organization by Simien Eco Tours. Even bringing binoculars (think carefully about whether you really want them) was made possible through the patient efforts of Marco at customs and my guide on every single domestic flight.

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, never felt unsafe, and always felt well looked after. My sincere thanks to the whole team and here's the sixth star "*", because I could only give five.

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