Mount Abuna Yosef
አቡነ ዮሴፍ
A peak of about 4,260 metres in northern Ethiopia, home to gelada baboons and Ethiopian wolves. It is a classic highland trekking destination near Lalibela.
Mount Abuna Yosef lies about 20 km northeast of Lalibela and is a community-managed conservation area. Its alpine meadows often host troops of gelada baboons and towering lobelias, and if you are lucky you may spot the endangered Ethiopian wolf. Community tourism groups typically arrange treks of 2 to 4 days, with accommodation in stone huts or camps in the mountains. Costs include guides, mule handlers and meals. There are hermit caves near the summit. Nights at high altitude are cold, so bring warm clothing and acclimatize in Lalibela first.
Opening hours
Open all day (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Yemrehanna Krestos Church
- Asheton Maryam Monastery
- Bete Amanuel
- Ben Abeba Restaurant
- Bete Medhane Alem
- Bete Merkorios
- Bete Abba Libanos
- Bete Maryam