Simien Lodge Restaurant
Simien Lodge
A lodge restaurant inside the national park, at an altitude of about 3,260 meters. It claims to serve “Africa's highest bar” and is the only Western-style dining option in the mountains.
Located in Buyit Ras, about 22 km from Debark and then 6 km beyond the Sawara park gate. The restaurant and the bar with its central fireplace share the main lodge building. The kitchen serves international cuisine, with Ethiopian dishes available as an option. Daytime meals can be ordered à la carte, dinner is usually a buffet or set menu, and packed lunches are available for trekkers. Ingredients are trucked in from Gondar or even Addis Ababa, so the selection is limited and prices are high by local standards. Nights are cold, and many guests prefer to dine by the fireplace. Non-residents are advised to contact the lodge in advance to confirm.
Opening hours
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, in line with lodge hours; non-guests should book ahead
Nearby sights
- Buyit Ras Viewpoint / Simien Lodge
- Sankaber Camp
- Jinbar Waterfall
- Limalimo Pass & Adi Arkay Escarpment Road
- Debark
- Simien Mountains National Park
- Ambaras Village
- Kedadit Viewpoint