The Simien Lodge is located in the Simien Mountain National Park, Ethiopia. This stunning accommodation, the highest hotel in Africa at 3260m, is popular with tourists coming to the park and looking for a base from which to explorer some of the most impressive scenery on the continent. It is the only hotel in the core area of the Simien National Park, close to the wildlife and high on the escarpment with incredible views.The lodge, a Gold Winner of the Skal Sustainable Tourism Awards 2016 for Rural accommodation, features traditional style tukul houses with generously sized rooms t
The Simien Lodge is located in the Simien Mountain National Park, Ethiopia. This stunning accommodation, the highest hotel in Africa at 3260m, is popular with tourists coming to the park and looking for a base from which to explorer some of the most impressive scenery on the continent. It is the only hotel in the core area of the Simien National Park, close to the wildlife and high on the escarpment with incredible views.
The lodge, a Gold Winner of the Skal Sustainable Tourism Awards 2016 for Rural accommodation, features traditional style tukul houses with generously sized rooms that are complete with modern amenities and ensuite bathrooms. Sustainable solar panels generate power for underfloor heating and a back-up generator for hot water ensure guests will have a comfortable stay on the mountain during cold night.
A spacious restaurant and bar with a log fire centre piece serves a range of local and international dishes, the perfect place for relaxing after a long days trekking. A special champagne lunch on the mountain side can be arranged with the hotel for those looking to make great memories.
The lodge is capable of organising a range of different activities in the park. From trekking to mountain biking; camping to extreme sports, the lodge can serve as a base for all adventure. Guests will also enjoy wildlife tours and cultural excursions, an opportunity to see the best that Ethiopia has to offer.
It is important to arrive at the Simien Lodge before the park closes and travellers will need to pay a park fee. An shuttle service offered by the lodge operates between Gonder Airport and can be arranged in advance of travel at additional cost. Onsite parking is also available.
The Simien Lodge is located in the Simien Mountain National Park. It is situated at the beginning of the escarpment, c.22km from Debark and c.100km north of Gonder City.
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A spacious restaurant and bar with a log fire centre piece serves a range of local and international dishes, the perfect place for relaxing after a long days trekking. A special champagne lunch on the mountain side can be arranged with the hotel for those looking to make great memories.
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