Ethiopia Tailor-Made

ETHIOPIA YOUR TRIP, YOUR WAY

We can help design an itinerary tailor-made to suit your tastes and budget. Every stage of your Ethiopia Tailor-Made journey will be carefully planned, from hand-picked accommodation that’s just right for you, to memorable activities which cover both the must-sees as well as more offbeat experiences, all brought to life by our amazing guides.

Ethiopia is an undiscovered gem for the willing traveller, it has the cultural diversity, archaeological pedigree and natural beauty to match anywhere in the world. Our range of Ethiopia tours and holidays take in the rugged peaks of the Simien Mountains, Lalibela’s extraordinary rock-hewn churches, ancient castles at Gondar and the bustling capital of Addis Ababa. This is a country of unique depth and grandeur.

Occupying a plateau, some 2,500 metres above sea level, Ethiopia’s vast landscapes stretch out before you, across stunning vistas that shelter ancient frescoes and wild baboons. It is even rumoured to be the legendary home of the Queen of Sheba and the lost Ark of the Covenant. It was once a vast empire stretching into what is now Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti, ruled by emperors claiming direct descent from King Solomon. And don’t forget the otherworldly beauty of the Danakil Depression which, created at the point where three tectonic plates collide, is Africa’s lowest point and one of the world’s hottest environments, making it a treasure trove for scientific research.

Our Ethiopia adventure’s spend time in the lush Omo Valley, an incredibly diverse region home to many different ethnic groups, each with their own traditions and customs; from the Mursi, renowned for their lip-plates, the Konso famous for their terraced farming, to the Hamer famous for their bull-jumping coming of age ceremony.

So why not travel to Ethiopia, a country that boasts Africa’s largest continuous mountain range and largest cave, it has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other African country (including Egypt) and is where the coffee bean originated. There really is nowhere else to compare, and anyone who comes looking for a new travel adventure, will not leave Ethiopia feeling disappointed.

HIGHLIGHTS

Exploring the south Omo and learning about the amazing ethnic groups
Walking in the wild alpine meadows of Bale Mountain in search of the elusive Ethiopian wolf
Seeing the Rift Valley and its extraordinary string of gem-like lakes abundant in birdlife
Discovering all the clusters of rock-hewn churches in and around Lalibela
Viewing the Gheralta escarpment and its cluster of rock-hewn churches
Sitting in the breathtaking Simien Mountains surrounded by Gelada (bleeding heart baboons)
Walking the grounds of Gondors ancient castles
Visiting the historical giant stelae field of Axum
Admiring the monasteries of Lake Tana and The Blue Nile Falls

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia

DEPARTURE DATES

September to May.

DURATION

Choose your dates

PRICE per person

Choose your budget

GROUP SIZE

Private Tours 2+

WE CAN INCLUDED

local English speaking guide

All Accommodation at the best available lodges

All Meals as specified

All transfers, sightseeing, boat trips, domestic flights and touring as indicated

Bottled water

Entrance fees sightseeing tours/park entry fees

All currently applicable service charges and taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International air-tickets and taxes

Guide gratuity

Excess baggage on any flight

Vaccination costs

Passport or Visa fees

Travel Insurance

Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry

Any other meals or sightseeing not specified in the detailed itinerary

Additional information

Destination	Ethiopia

Daniel Ademe Tire

Daniel is the Managing Director of our partner company in Ethiopia and will be our guide on tour, he is also passionate about delivering a quality travel experience. Daniel has a vast knowledge of all aspects of Ethiopia, having been a high school teacher prior to developing an interest in tourism. The combination of his knowledge as a teacher, travel consultant and a naturally gregarious personality, makes him the ideal tour guide. Daniel has travelled widely, attending workshops and training sessions in Africa and other parts of the world, as well as obtaining his MA degree in Social Anthropology at Addis Ababa University, deepening his knowledge of the diverse cultures and peoples of Ethiopia. Daniel’s vision is to provide an authentic experience of his country, conserve the fragile environment, and to help boost the income of local communities through sustainable travel practices.