Central
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia’s capital: museums, markets and the birthplace of many a coffee ceremony.
Tours in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, unhurried
Small-group and private journeys across Ethiopia, planned by people who live here.
- 14Tours
- 11Destinations
- 48Upcoming departures
- 324Seats available
Featured
Journeys to start with
Hand-picked tours, each with clear prices, dates and terms.
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Departs 30 Oct
Popular 4 days AdventureDanakil Depression
Danakil Depression Adventure
A short, intense expedition to the lava lake of Erta Ale and the colourful sulphur springs of Dallol, in one of the hottest places on Earth.
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Departs 24 Oct
Popular 9 days HistoricalLalibela
Historic Route: Lalibela, Gondar & Axum
Nine days through Ethiopia’s medieval and ancient capitals, with time to walk through the rock-hewn churches, castles and stelae at an easy pace.
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Departs 02 Nov
4 days NatureBahir Dar & Lake Tana
Blue Nile Falls & Lake Tana
A relaxed four days on the shores of Lake Tana, with island monasteries and a walk to the Blue Nile Falls.
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Departs 05 Nov
5 days CulturalAddis Ababa
Coffee Origins & Addis Ababa
Five easy days that follow coffee from the forest to the cup, with a proper look at Addis Ababa along the way.
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Departs 02 Nov
8 days CulturalOmo Valley
Omo Valley Cultural Journey
Eight days in southern Ethiopia, moving between lakes, highlands and the lower Omo, with visits to villages and weekly markets arranged through local guides.
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Departs 27 Oct
6 days AdventureSimien Mountains
Simien Mountains Trek
Six days on the high plateau, walking with a local guide and scouts, camping beside the escarpment and looking for gelada baboons and the Walia ibex.
Why book with us
Clear terms before you commit
Booking a trip should not need small print. Here is what you can rely on.
How booking works-
Upfront pricing
Each tour shows what it costs and what it includes. The price you are quoted when you book is the price you keep.
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A published cancellation policy
Every tour states its cancellation terms before you book, and we keep to the terms shown at the time you booked.
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Real answers
Questions before or after booking go to our team. Use the contact page or plan your trip and we will reply.
Discover Ethiopia
A country that still surprises
Ancient sites, dramatic scenery and living traditions, often within a single day’s travel.
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Living history
Rock-hewn churches, medieval castles and ancient obelisks are still part of everyday life across the country.
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Dramatic landscapes
From the Simien Mountains to the Danakil Depression, the scenery runs from high plateaus to volcanic lowlands.
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Rich culture
Coffee ceremonies, distinctive regional food and festivals that follow the Ethiopian calendar give every region its own character.
Destinations
Where you can go
Central
Northern
Lalibela
Eleven medieval churches carved down into solid rock, and still in use today.
Northern
Gondar
The royal enclosure of Fasil Ghebbi, with castles built from the 17th century.
Northern
Axum
An ancient capital, known for its towering carved stelae and its churches.
Northern
Simien Mountains
A high plateau of sheer escarpments, gelada baboons and long-distance trails.
Northern
Bahir Dar & Lake Tana
A lakeside town close to island monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls.
How it works
From idea to departure in four steps
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Browse tours
Look through tours by destination, length and style.
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Choose your dates
Pick a scheduled departure, or a date that suits you for a private tour.
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Book online
Enter your details, review the price and the cancellation terms, then confirm.
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Travel with support
Get your booking details by email and reach us whenever you have a question.
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Who travels with us
Made for many kinds of traveller
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Solo explorers
Travel independently, in good company on a small-group departure.
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Couples and friends
Share a well-paced trip without organising every detail yourselves.
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Families
Look for tours that suit every age in your group, and ask us about the rest.
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First-timers to Africa
Clear guidance from your first question to the last day of the trip.
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Curious adventurers
Go beyond the highlights, from mountain trails to remote landscapes.
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Diaspora travellers
Return to Ethiopia, or see parts of it for the first time, with support you can trust.
Traveller words
What travellers say
Rated 5 out of 5
Every day had a reason to be there. We never felt rushed or lost, and our guide made the history come alive.
Rated 5 out of 5
Clear prices, clear plans and quick answers before we booked. The trip itself was even better.
Rated 4 out of 5
A first trip to Africa that felt safe and looked after, without feeling like a package tour.
Travel guides
Plan with confidence
Planning
When to visit Ethiopia
Ethiopia has two main seasons and many regional differences. Here is how to choose your month.
Practical
Visas and entry: what to check
A short checklist for entering Ethiopia. Rules change, so always confirm with official sources.
Practical
What to pack for Ethiopia
Highland nights are cold, days are sunny, and churches ask for modest clothes. A simple packing list.
Ready to plan your trip?
Tell us what you have in mind and we will help shape it.
- No payment is needed to enquire
- Prices and cancellation terms are shown before you book
- Full refund if we cancel a tour
- A real person answers your questions