Directory

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Addis Ababa

Selam Bus: Tel: +251 (0)11 554 88 00
Sky Bus: Tel: +251 (0)11 467 33 31, +251(0)11 41 6 63 10

Debark

Accommodation

Simien Park Hotel: This hotel has 9 double rooms (345 birr) and 14 twin rooms (402 birr). There is a restaurant that serves local and western food (55 birr max per dish) and a 90 birr buffet. Tel: +251 (0)581170055/581170406; website: www.simienparkhotel.com
Unique Landscape Hotel: This hotel has 5 single rooms (287 birr), 6 double rooms (345 birr) and 10 twin rooms (400 birr). There is a restaurant that serves local and western food (60 birr max per dish) and a 100 birr buffet. There is also a meeting hall. Tel: +251 (0)581170152.
Giant Lobelia Hotel: This hotel has 15 single rooms (253 birr), 6 double rooms (345 birr) and 16 twin rooms (443 birr). There is a restaurant that serves local and western food (50 birr max per dish) and a 90 birr buffet. Tel: +251 (0)581170560
Jasmin Hotel: This hotel has 11 single rooms (200), 12 double rooms (300) and 4 twin rooms (350). There is a restaurant that serves local and western food (50 birr max per dish) and a 90 birr buffet. There is also a meeting hall. Tel: +251 (0) 581170563; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Imetgogo Hotel: This hotel has 14 single rooms (315), 5 double rooms (380) and 8 twin rooms (390). There is a restaurant that serves local and western dishes (50 birr max per dish) and a 120 birr buffet. Tel: +251 (0) 581170634
Sona Hotel: This hotel has 16 single rooms (290), 4 double rooms (350), 6 twin rooms (400), 2 suites, a triple room and 1 room with handicapped services. They have a restaurant serving a mix of western foods with a maximum price of 70 ETB. There is also a garden with a stage for traditional dance, a play area for children and internet service. Tel: +251 (0)581170627; +251 (0)918350967.

Restaurants

See accommodations above.

Tourist Information/Logistics

Banks

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Debark Branch. Open 8am to 5pm Monday – Saturday. Tel: +251 (0) 581170189
Hebret Bank Debark Branch: Open 8am to 5pm Monday – Saturday. Tel: +251 (0) 581170458/581170276

Police Station

Debark Woreda Police Station. Tel: +251 (0)581170236

Hospitals

Debark Hospital. Open 24 hours. Tel: +251 (0)581170423
There is also a government clinic, a private clinic and several drug stores.

Walia Youngsters Hospitality Service Association – field equipment rental (tents, sleeping bags, cooking gear, tables, etc.)

Tel: +251 (0)918731390/918061501; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Offices

Simien Mountains National Park Office: Open 8:30am to 5pm Monday – Friday and 8:30am to 12pm on Saturday.
Tel: +251 (0) 581 170422/581 170407
Woreda Culture and Tourism Office: Open 8:30am to 5pm Monday – Friday and 8:30am to 12pm on Saturday.
Tel: +251 (0) 581170789
Walia Local Guides Association: Tel + 251 (0) 581 171089
Simien EcoTours: formed by four dedicated friends from poor areas in the Simien Mountains. They lead tours in Simien and contribute a portion of their profits to the local community. They are also members of the Walia Local Guides Association. Website: www.simienecotours.com; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Walia Youngsters Hospitality Service Association: Field equipment rental (tents, sleeping bags, cooking gear, tables, etc.) Tel: +251 (0)918731390/918061501;
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gonder

Ethiopian Airlines Office: on the Piazza below the Royal Enclosure. Tel: +251 (0)581 110129/581 117602
Explore Simien tours: located in the Quara Hotel. They provide tour packages including vehicle and camping equipment rental services. Tel: +251 (0)581 119066/918 770280;
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Simien Mountains National Park

Simien Lodge: 26 rooms and 2 family rooms. Located at the edge of the escarpment, this hotel has solar powered hot water and underfloor heating. It is also home to the highest bar in Africa. They have mountain bikes and horseback riding. The hotel is also involved in many community projects. Current prices can be found on the website: www.simiens.com
Limalimo Ecolodge: planning to open its doors in mid-2014, this will be an upmarket lodge that benefits the local communities while minimizing their environmental impact. www.limalimolodge.com