Simien National Park - Great Attractions (North Gonder, Ethiopia)

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Take a tour of Simien National Park in North Gonder, Ethiopia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. One of the most beautiful landscapes in Africa is found in the Simien National Park, in Ethiopia. Among the park's many wonders is the amazing array of wildlife that calls the park home. There are many different kinds of animals here, including several rare species and a few that can be found nowhere else in the world. Among these are the Gelada baboons, which can sometimes be seen roaming the park in large troops. The craggy mountains that stretch through Simien National Park were created through volcanic activity in the region. The rugged plateaus, deep ravines, and sweeping valleys of the park make it an incredibly scenic place.