Ethiopian Highlands
Mountain & Alpine
Mammals
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Ethiopia — Simien Mountains
October to March
Overview
See gelada baboons, Ethiopian wolves, and Walia ibex in Africa's rooftop.
Equipment
- Binoculars
- Warm layers
- Altitude medicine
- Camera
Safety Notes
- Altitude ranges 3,000-4,500m — acclimatize
- Sudden weather changes on exposed ridges
Identification Tips
1
Gelada baboons graze on cliff-edge grasslands in hundreds
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Ethiopian wolves hunt alone on the Afroalpine plateau
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Walia ibex on the steepest cliff faces
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Gelada Baboon | common | Cliff-edge grasslands in troops |
| Ethiopian Wolf | uncommon | Afroalpine plateau, dawn |
| Walia Ibex | rare | Steep cliff faces |
| Lammergeier | common | Soaring along escarpment |