Base camp for Ethiopia’s highest summit
Simien Mountains
Ambiko summit base camp.
Simien Mountains; approximately 3,200 m; traditional base for Ras Dashen (Ras Dejen) summit
About
Ambiko
Ambiko (Ambiko Camp) is the traditional base for the Ras Dashen (Ras Dejen) summit attempt. It is reached after crossing the Bwahit area, descending toward Meseha Valley, then climbing again to camp. Summit briefings and preparation take place here before the long summit day. On full expeditions, Ambiko is also the overnight after the summit before the eastern transect toward Sona.
Highlights
What stands out, on this ground.
Remote high-mountain setting
Staging for pre-sunrise summit departures
Return overnight after summit day on 10-day expeditions
Things to do
How to spend time, when you are here.
- Overnight camping
- Summit briefing and preparation
- Start and finish of the Ras Dashen ascent day
- Rest and recovery after the summit attempt
