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The first step, and it’s free

Fifteen minutes with someone who lives in Addis

Before you book a flight or a hotel, talk to our team. Tell us your dates, who’s coming and what you’re curious about. We’ll tell you what’s realistic, what it costs and what we would skip. There’s nothing to buy.

What you’ll leave the call with

  • A route that fits your timeWhat you can comfortably see in four days, ten days or two weeks.
  • A budget you can trustTypical prices for hotels, drivers, flights and tours on your dates.
  • The right seasonWhich months suit what you want to see, and which festivals fall on your dates.
  • An honest recommendationSometimes that’s one of our tours. Sometimes it’s “you can do this part on your own.”

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What things cost in Ethiopia

The guide we give every traveller, so you know a fair price before anyone names one. Prices in US dollars and birr.

  • Taxis and rides: from the airport, across Addis, by the day
  • Food: from a street-side shiro to a dinner with live music
  • Tips: guides, drivers, hotel staff and coffee ceremonies
  • Phones: which SIM to buy, where, and what data costs
  • Entry fees: museums, churches and national parks
  • Money: when to use dollars, when to use birr, and where cards work

Questions

About the call

Is the call really free?
Yes. No card details, no obligation.
What should I have ready?
Rough dates, who’s travelling and anything you already know you want to see.
I’m not travelling until next year. Is that too early?
It’s the best time. Festival dates and good hotels book up months ahead.
Can someone else join the call?
Yes. Bring your partner, friend or group leader.