ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 10 most popular private tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.
A flexible private day in Addis Ababa: cathedrals, museums, Entoto coffee in a family setting, and Merkato market time.
“Everything you could want in a tour. A timely and knowledgeable guide, flexible pickup/drop off locations and times, flexible itinerary, immersive activities like learning how to roast coffee, incredible hospitality with local honey wine.”
Private full-day Addis Ababa tour with cathedral, Mercato, museums, Lucy and Entoto views. Pickup, entrances, coffee included for $75.
“Mr Alex was super nice throughout the trip and very informative about Addis Ababa. Superb hospitality and highly recommended!”
Private chauffeur-led day in Addis Ababa with museums, Entoto views, Mercato shopping, and historic memorial stops, door to door.
“We unexpectedly had a long layover and called this company they sent a local guide Fitsum Kibreab who I would def ask for once you get booked. Fitsum took us all over the city and we enjoyed the coffee, museum, local history. Everywhere we went we felt very safe! The Read more”
A smooth 2-day private Addis Ababa tour with Lucy at the National Museum, Mercato market time, Entoto views, and Debre Libanos.
“The organization of the trip was excellent. I was met on the first day by Teka, who then drove us to Debre Libanos. We had a nice atmosphere on board and had several stopovers (including buying fruits from the local market, lunch with local Read more”
Private half-day Addis Ababa tour by Enat Ethiopia Tours with Lucy at the National Museum, Mercato market, Mount Entoto views, and more.
“Ashu is the perfect person to connect with for your private tour of Addis Ababa. He is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and flexible on what he can offer. He waited for us longer than he needed to when we were delayed and offered his assisRead more”
Private 3-day Arba Minch adventure with Lake Chamo crocodile-spotting boat, Nechisar hikes and swims, Dorze village culture, UNESCO Konso terraces.
“Abselam emerged as the heart of our cultural expedition through southern Ethiopia. From Arba Minch to Konso’s terraced landscapes, Turmi’s volcanic formations, and Key Afer’s vibrant markets, his profound anthropological knowledge transforRead more”
Private Omo Valley tour from Addis Ababa with village visits, Lake Chamo cruise, UNESCO stops, and full meals, priced at $1,890.
“I had a great time with my tour guide Barch! I thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Ethiopia. The beauty and history of this country is unparalleled. I will definitely go back to do the Northern part of Ethiopia once that region’s conflict has settled. Thank you so much for accommodating me!”
Private 15-day Ethiopia tour from Addis to Gondar, Axum, Lalibela, then Rift Valley and Omo tribes, with flights, boats, and comfort.
“We had a twelve days fabulous trips to north of the country and omo tribes with our guide Shasha and driver siss. Seeing Ethiopia famous tribes of omo and the churches in lalibela was supper fascinating highlight for us even if we can’t able to Read more”
5 days in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley: Dorze huts, Lake Chamo crocs, Konso terraces, Hamer bull-jumping, Mursi lip plates, guided and private.
“The tour to Omo Valley is definitively something not to be missed in Ethiopia. The Omo Valley tribes and landscapes are amazing, each one with its own characteristics, of course. Even in 5 or 6 days, there remains a lot to discover, but maybe Read more”
Day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, Tej tasting, Mount Entoto views, and a local market.
“We left in the morning with Luel for an incredible day of sightseeing around Addis Ababa. It was possible to see the workers in the fields and the small villages on the side of the road. After 2 hours of travel, we arrived at the Debre Libanos Read more”
