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The 10 Best Private Tours in Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Coordinates: 8°N 38°E / 8°N 38°E / 8; 38
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1. Two Day Lalibela Rock-hewn Churches Adventure-UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Nice and easy tour of all 11 Lalibela Rock-hewn churches, as well as Asheton Maryam monastery and/or Yemrehanna Kristos church. Experience some of the most amazing examples of monolithic churches on earth when you come to Ethiopia with Travel Africa Tours. You'll also have the opportunity to hike to Asheton Maryam a 13th century rock-hewn monastery offering sweeping views over the town of Lalibela and its mountains. Another option for this tour is to drive to Yemrehanna Kristos a gorgeous church that predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Bottled water, Dinner, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 2 nights accommodation, Breakfast
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Domestic Airfare to/from Lalibela
Reviewed By 849rafiqj
In spite of the travel restrictions and other unexpected closures, Travel Africa tours was able to put together a tour itinerary for me to see Ethiopia. The tour company even made it possible for me to do additional activities that I wanted to do. I highly recommend Travel Africa Tours for your touring needs and Ethiopia and throughout Africa.
2. Day Trip To Sodere Natural Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
sodere hot spring is culturally said to be a medical value which is believed a naturally therapeutic bath to relax body and soul and vervet monkey playing with you every we’re you can see the spectacular view of the shore of Awash river and a chance to see hippos and corocodile
Inclusions: soft drink water coffee or tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By 419hughr
We were lucky in travelling at a time with few tourists but had a fantastic time. The company was well organised and very honest. We had good information on the trip and what was expected. Our driver/guide was the perfect balance between giving us interesting information but at the same time allowing us to explore and ask questiions that interested us. The visits to traditional tribes were senstively done and visits were playful and fun. While we were in Addis the company took good care of us. Gasaw was very professional and attentive to our needs. He took us to a very traditional coffee shop which we woud never have found on our own . The traditional dinner dancing and singing was truely memoral.
3. Addis Ababa Tour (full day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. Explore Addis Ababa with a local tour guide. Sightseeing its cultural & historical attractions. Taste Ethiopian food & coffee from its origin. This Addis Ababa city tour & sightseeing tour can be customized to your need. It's a great experience to see this mosaic of people city. It has a mind blowing contrast in ways of life. A modern house built next to a mud house. Driving modern car while sharing the street with a donkey & people is common. Make a visit to our ancestor, Lucy the 3. 2 million years old hominid fossil in the national museum with the country historical artifacts. Drive to mount Entoto to have the panoramic view of Addis Ababa, then Merkato the largest open air market in Africa. It is colorful with people and activities.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drink
4. Prepare for the Best Day Tour in Addis Ababa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
This tour is unique in allowing the guests to improvise it based on their interest and time. The tour will involve some combinations of Historical, cultural and natural attractions. Apart from the touristic spots, we will show our guests the best and realistic parts of Addis Ababa. It will be full of activities that interests the guests, keeping the major sights in mind. The museums, the church, the Entoto Mountain view plus some Coffee tasting program will give our guests a balanced impressions of Addis Ababa. The tour of Addis Ababa with Aspire Ethiopia Tours will definitely be a day to remember for every guests.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner
Reviewed By 12eduardv
It was my first time ever in Africa and in Ethiopia more in particular. I just had a 18 hours transit time. This could be an excellent opportunity to have some sightseeing, so I booked this tour via Viator. Guide Mr Hailu picked me up at the airport spot on time. While negotiating ourselves through the traffic jam of Addis Ababa, Mr Hailu kept on talking in a very interesting way about his city and his country. He is very knowledgeable and not a second boring. Nothing was to much for him and on my request we drove to the national telecom operator to buy a SIM card so that at least my office could reach me if there was something urgent. After driving to the busy city, he took us on one of the hills where we could have a very scenic view over the city and we got a bit immersed in the village life. Mr Hailu was so kind to leave the big road and drive through countryside to show the contrast. We also visited the National Museum. I had the impression that Mr Hailu must have been born there, cause he could talk about very object on display in a very interesting and entertaining way. It was not just a museum visit. It was an immersion in the culture of a beautiful an peaceful country and we were time travelling in the rich history of Ethiopia. Pity tripadvisor has only 5 stars to quote. This trip would have been rated a lot more ! Finally we went to a resort some 50 km out of the city at the side of a lake. There I could taste the delicious Ethiopian local dishes and ... of course, end with a cup of Ethiopian black gold : their excellent coffee. Pity my stay in Addis Ababa was rather short. I enjoyed every second of it !!!
5. 3 Days/ 2 Nights Nights Danakil Depression Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Sami lalibela tours is outstanding tour ours different is our service we work everywhere Ethiopia!!!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Full board Meal, Local Guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By BackPacker712335
Having recently visited Lalibela, I can highly recommend Sami Lalibela Tours. He speaks English very well. From the moment we arrived, he quietly and professionally arranged everything for us. We stayed for four days. He picked us up on time from the airport in a new and clean vans. He arranged all the details of our tours with the churches. He negotiated the guide’s fee and paid everything for us. The guide was wonderful too. The next day he arranged all the details for our mule/hiking trip up the mountain to see the baboons. Again, every detail was cared for by Sami including lunch reservations for the top of the mountain and supper reservations after having consulted with us. This guide was also very good and the whole mule team and their handlers were great. He offered us Ethiopian “Jebena” coffee with his family each day too. We felt very welcome and confident in his care. At the end, he presented us with one bill for the church fees, guides, etc. and everything was as agreed upon with no surprises. It was really reasonable too. (He also runs a guest house which was a great experience too!) He also delivered us back to the airport on time. During the whole trip he always reserved professional drivers and clean vans. We were traveling with four children (aged 2-15) and he accommodated all of our needs. Thank you, Sami! We had a care-free and relaxing vacation due to all your careful planning. Thank you, again! Our entire family agrees that this was an amazing trip and really well planned.
6. Day Trip to Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent rock-hewn churches on this all-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Lasta Mountains centuries ago. Marvel at their impressive architecture, visit 11 churches including the important pilgrimage site of Bete Medhane Alem, and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. We meet and pick up all travlers at the airport but the fee for transportation is not included.
Inclusions: We pick up guests at Airport.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Trerra
●Our English tour guide was Maereg Tefere, a humble person with immense knowledge of churches and its history. He’s very friendly and caring all the time. We were 5 people visiting the churches in Lalibela and he was just walking us and simply explaining the background, the differences between churches, the Orthodox practices, the activities there… Sometime we couldn’t completely understand probably because he’s telling story quite fast. But we were able to ask any question and we enjoyed his company. ●The churches stood there for almost one thousand years which were built (carved/dug) in well-scaled plan in a short period of time. When we actually saw them with our own eyes, it was just unbelievable! ●Afterwards Maereg helped us buying local piece of fabrics for covering our heads at Misa the next day and we discussed about the culture, economy and the current society, everything. That day was great. ●The churches tour is highly recommended. (If you’re not religious, you would still feel speechless as knowing story behind while seeing it!) Also thanks to Maereg.
7. Day Trip to Debre Libanos And Blue Nile Gorge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This Tour will give a partial view of the Ethiopian Rural area like experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside and chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia, the Life in the monastery and its museums,
Inclusions: All entrance fees , Guide and driver, All round transportation
Exclusions: any alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By kseniyak255
I recommend this company and its service to everybody who is going there. There are the best drivers and cars. Abreham is a very punctual man, good guide and he helps to decide all questions and shows everything you want to see in the capital and any place of this country.
8. Full Day Addis Abeba City Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 25 reviews
Addis Abeba literally means “ new flower “ in Amharic language it is the Deplomatic capital and the Head quarter of the United Nation economic commission of Africa ( UNECA) and the African Union AU and many embassies and consulates representatives in the city Addis Abeba Ethiopia’s sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Rift Valley is the country. Commercial and cultural hub it’s National museum exhibit Ethiopian art traditional crafts and pre historic fossils including the replica of the famous hominid “LUCY” The burial place of the 20th century emperor Haile Selassie copper domed Holly Trinity Cathedral is a neo barque Achitectural landmark and there are so many cultural Natural and Historical attractions to explore in the capital Addis Abeba
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Wifi on Board , Professional Guide , All entrance fee
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks
Reviewed By 419hughr
We were lucky in travelling at a time with few tourists but had a fantastic time. The company was well organised and very honest. We had good information on the trip and what was expected. Our driver/guide was the perfect balance between giving us interesting information but at the same time allowing us to explore and ask questiions that interested us. The visits to traditional tribes were senstively done and visits were playful and fun. While we were in Addis the company took good care of us. Gasaw was very professional and attentive to our needs. He took us to a very traditional coffee shop which we woud never have found on our own . The traditional dinner dancing and singing was truely memoral.
9. Walking tours
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
Roha Lalibela free walking tour is eager to offer top level service for our valued guests. We offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. As well as, we are flexible, friendly and funny with our guests and we know what the interests of tourists. we are incredibly passionate for our Job and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Guided tour
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10. Visiting Lalibela churches for 1-Night
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 32 reviews
This tour contains the most famous rock hewn churches " the living wonder of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela. we will attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony . Our teams are long year experienced in this sector. we will give 10% of our profit for primary school construction in the countryside
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Accommudation include in the package, Lunch and dinner include in the package
Reviewed By OlgaExplorer
Just in the end of a daunting 2020, we had an amazing tailor made tour with Daniel through the churches of Lalibela, the 2 clusters and Bete Yiorgis in the city and the further away older churches Bilbala Kirkos and Yemrehane Kristos (cave church). It was our second trip with Daniel and we wanted to focus on photographing priests. As a priest's son himself, Daniel knows all the priests of each church, all the nooks and crannies of the clusters and the best timings to see or avoid the mass and the crowds. Apart from the rock-hewn churches, expect a cultural trip as well to see and taste every Lalibela's secret. I have to say that Daniel is an excellent, experienced, flexible professional who understands his customers' needs and offers the most wholistic and inspiring experience.
