Who we are
Gondar Simien Tours is based in Gondar. Tesema “Tevan” Mulualem and the Simien Ethio Tours team plan city days and onward travel into the Simien Mountains.
Gondar destinations
Explore Gondar, the royal city.
Explore the city and nearby countryside. Choose a place to read more.
In brief
The royal city, and the way north.
Where this is
Gondar is the historic royal city of northern Ethiopia and the usual starting point for Simien journeys. These pages cover the city, nearby highland viewpoints such as Kosoye, and northern extensions some travelers combine with Gondar.
How to use these pages
Read a destination, then plan a city day, a Simien trek, or a combined journey with the local team.
Plan from GondarPlanning guide
City time, heritage etiquette, combining Gondar with Simien, and northern extensions—practical answers before you inquire.
Read the Gondar planning guideAn introduction to the escarpment and a first camp on many multi-day routes. Walk the plateau and look for geladas in the surrounding grasslands.
A demanding mountain objective beyond the classic viewpoints. The pass toward Ambiko and a summit hike are different plans; your guide helps match the route to your experience.
Ethiopia’s highest mountain is an expedition objective. Plan enough time for the approach, acclimatization, the summit attempt and the journey back.
Gondar is the royal city on the gateway to the Simien Mountains. Its historic center includes the Fasil Ghebbi royal compound and the Debre Berhan Selassie church.
A landscape of high plateaus, cliffs and deep valleys, with walking for every level from a short introduction to consecutive days on the trail. Watch geladas, look for Walia ibex in suitable habitat and notice highland birdlife; for prepared walkers there are higher objectives such as Bwahit and Ras Dashen. Communities farm and live around the mountains, and even a single day from Gondar can reach selected viewpoints.
Woleka is a village near Gondar associated with Ethiopia's Beta Israel heritage. Guided visits offer historical context and respectful encounters with community life.