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Limalimo Lodge

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Limalimo Lodge
Source · 2026-10-13T12:49:00.717254+00:00
Perched on the edge of the escarpment, Limalimo Lodge is a beautiful place to experience Ethiopia's Simien Mountains National Park.
Verdict Accommodation Eco Score

Limalimo Lodge is a 14-room rammed earth lodge on the Simien escarpment, founded by two local mountain guides and built almost entirely by the neighbouring community.

Accommodation Eco Score
3/5 Accommodation Eco Score
Model 2.1 · Evidence coverage 90% · Evidenced performance 59.7%. Weighted sources are shown below.
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Records scored in accommodations124
Category average3.1/5
Scores below this one10%
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Google rating · 4.6/5 · 51 reviews

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Environmental evidence by pillar
PillarWeightPerformance levelContributionEvidence and source
Nature, biodiversity and regeneration30%2/415 / 30 points

The lodge adds a $10 per guest night charge that funds African Wildlife Foundation's park conservation work. Replacing non-native eucalyptus with native trees is described as work in progress, so only the levy counts as an implemented system.

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Energy and climate15%2/47.5 / 15 points

Solar is used to supplement hot water heating, and electricity comes from renewables as much as possible, with no figures given.

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Water10%3/47.5 / 10 points

Greywater irrigates the grounds and rainwater harvesting systems were built into the lodge.

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Waste and plastic10%3/47.5 / 10 points

Toilet waste is treated in an on-site biowaste system and kitchen waste is composted where possible.

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Food, farming and sourcing10%2/45 / 10 points

The kitchen sources food from local producers.

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Buildings, heritage reuse and land use15%3/411.25 / 15 points

Built from rammed earth dug on site, with wood, thatch and living roofs, by more than 150 local workers trained in the technique (official site).

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Transport and operational footprint5%Missing or stale evidenceUnknown
Measurement, transparency and certification5%Missing or stale evidenceUnknown

Standard 2.2 (draft) weights conservation and habitat at 30%, heritage reuse and land use at 15%, energy at 15%, water at 10%, waste at 10%, food at 10%, transport at 5% and transparency at 5%. A pillar contributes its weight multiplied by its performance level divided by four. Solar equipment alone cannot establish a high overall score. Missing pillars are excluded from the performance denominator and reduce evidence coverage. Performance levels: 0 documented absence or contrary evidence; 1 claim; 2 a specific implemented system; 3 several evidenced systems; 4 quantified outcomes or independently verified exceptional implementation. Ratings require at least 70% coverage; below 85% coverage they are capped at 3/5. If less than half the weighted evidence supports implemented systems, the rating is capped at 2/5. The rating is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, rounded. A 5/5 also needs at least 90% coverage, 90% performance, level 4 evidence on at least half the weight, and nature conservation at level 3 or above. Accommodation scores are coming once this category passes its release checks. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

About Limalimo Lodge

26 of 93 fields held
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8 groups · 26 fields
Features 1 of 8
What to do generally The lodge sits on the edge of the Simien escarpment inside a UNESCO-listed national park, home to gelada monkeys, walia ibex and the Ethiopian wolf. Guests trek from the lodge with a park guide and scout, visit Limalimo village and watch raptors from the terrace.
Scan result 2 of 4
Eco Score 3
Eco Score Label Moderate evidenced performance
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name Founded by Shiferaw Asrat and Meles Yemata, with support from African Wildlife Capital
Ownership Type Independent
Identity 1 of 4
Brand Name Limalimo Lodge
Claims and evidence 1 of 3
Verified Researched and source checked in three passes, Oct 2026
Place and access 2 of 3
Continent/Region Africa
Google Place ID ChIJYcbotB0qaBYRZAzkNrU7vlg
Price and commerce 1 of 1
Price Range £££
Further detail 16 of 54
Booking Site Website
Street Simien Mountains
City Debark
Country Amhara Region
Closest Airport KM 800
Type Eco Lodge
Environment Type Mountain
Rooms 14 rooms
Room Types 10 Standard Mountain-View Guesthouses, 4 Premium Suites
People Targeting Trekkers / Eco-Conscious Travelers
Secluded / Isolated High Seclusion
Activities to do While at Limalimo Lodge, you can take guided mountain hikes, wildlife spotting and cultural walks. Limalimo Lodge offers on-site guided Simien Mountains trekking tours.
Food Options All meals included
Food Type Largely international cuisine with Ethiopian injera dishes on request, using locally produced food
Google rating 4.6
Google review count 51
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