Simien Mountains National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Ethiopia.
Simien Mountains National Park can be visited at any time and wildlife can be seen throughout the year. However, July and August tend to be very wet and these months are not recommended (especially for hikers). The spectacular scenery is a big attraction of the park and is at its best from September to December, when days are sunny, the landscape is lush and the sky is free of haze.
October to April Dry Season
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Dry and sunny
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Scenery is lovely from September to December
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Conditions are perfect for hiking and camping
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Roads are easier to navigate than in the Wet season
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Best time for bird watching and migratory birds are present
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Sky is hazy and views are less spectacular from January to March
May to September Wet Season
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Scenery is green and lush
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There are many wildflowers in September
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Many overcast and rainy days in July and August
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Road conditions can be bad from July to September
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Awash National Park
- Bale Mountains NP
- Simien Mountains NP