What to do and see in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Best Multi-day Tours

June 18, 2021 Madelene Haan

Sometimes referred to as the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a buzzing hub of economic, social and political activity and home to such notable offices as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The diversity of its people is reflected in the many churches, mosques and museums, including the Ethiopian National Museum which houses the fossilized skeleton of Dinkinesh, or Lucy, the Australopithecine discovered in the area in the 1970s.
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1. Ultimate Historical Exploration of North Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa FKLM Tours
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The core of the country’s tourist industry is formed by the well-defined ‘historical circuit’ through northern Ethiopia. It is probably no exaggeration to say that 90% of travelers to Ethiopia base the bulk of their itinerary around this circuit, and rightly so. There is nothing in sub-Saharan Africa that prepares the visitor for the wealth of historical and cultural treasures, both ancient and living, contained in northern Ethiopia. The circuit pivots around four cities, all very different from each other, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Axum, and Laibela.

Inclusions: 10 Nights Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Scouts in the Simien Mountains, Car, Fuel and Driver Allowance, Breakfast (toasted bread, juice, Eggs, pancakes, donuts,coffee, milk, tea and more options), Private Guide, Applicable Local guide, Boat Trip on Lake Tana, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals except breakfast, Gratuities, Alcoholic Expenses;, And what is NOT included in the Inclusion List.

Reviewed By yusufh312

This has to be one.of.the worst airports I have visited.the shortage of seats and lack of decent food is quite remarkable for a international airport.

2. Private Omo Valley Tours From Addis Ababa

Aman Ethiopia Tours & Travel
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This   omo valley tribal culture tours  brings you to some of the fascinating omo valley tribes. T The highlight of these photo expeditions would be • MURSI TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • DASENACH TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • KONSO TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • HAMER TRIBE • DORZE TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • BORENA TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • TSEMAY TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • BENNA TRIBE PHOTOGRAPHY • WEEKLY TRIBAL MARKET • SURMA TRIBES • DIZZI TRIBES • MENIT TRIBES • KARO TRIBES • NYANGATOM TRIBES • DAILY LIFE • THREE NATIONAL PARKS WITH ENDEMIC ANIMALS , BIRDS AND AMAZING LANDSCAPES • FOUR UNESCO SITES

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Reviewed By Sebrodas

My partner and I had a wonderful day at the Zuqualla Mountain. Joseph and Nico guided us on a private visit. They took care of everything, and showed us local jems. It felt like we were road tripping with our buddies - it was above and beyond! Really great service, it is not the last time, can definitely recommend! Thanks

3. Ethiopian Round Trip Tours To North Historic Route & Omo Valley Tribes

Aman Ethiopia Tours & Travel
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Northern Ethiopia The northern Ethiopia is also Known as the Historical Circuit, there are over two millennia’s worth of ancient treasures scattered about, from giant obelisks and hidden tombs at Aksum to a collection of castles in and around Gonder, to unique churches in Lalibela, Tigray, Lake Tana and many other places. Not to be outdone by human mastery, Mother Nature really let her creative juices flow here. The Danakil Depression, an esteemed destination among adventure travellers, features a permanent lava lake and a bright-yellow sulphuric plain, while the Simien Mountains wrinkle the land with canyons and peaks with a beauty you’ll struggle to find anywhere else in Africa.

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Reviewed By Sebrodas

My partner and I had a wonderful day at the Zuqualla Mountain. Joseph and Nico guided us on a private visit. They took care of everything, and showed us local jems. It felt like we were road tripping with our buddies - it was above and beyond! Really great service, it is not the last time, can definitely recommend! Thanks

4. Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

Memento Ethiopia Tours
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The tour mainly covers the northern part. Because of its’ advantage being the center of an ancient civilization, the area is endowed with huge historical and archaeological monuments. The area is also home of four world heritage sites, including the only natural world heritage site of the country, the Simien Mountains National Park. When one thinks about tour in Ethiopia, it is hard to forget the historic route.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, National Park fees, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Boat Ride, Professional Driver Service

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Meals, Tips, Laundry Expense, International Travel Insurance

Reviewed By eli7gross

My boyfriend and I traveled for 3 weeks in Ethiopia. Because we decided to travel independently, we reached a point in which we were a little lost. At this point we received Alex's phone number. We hoped to get a few tips from Alex about the area we were in, but in the end Alex not only gave us info on the area we were stuck in, but helped us plan the whole rest of our trip. He gave us creative ideas on how we can realize the exact trip we had hoped for without compromising. Not only was Alex exceedingly professional he was also kind and caring, always checking up on us throughout our whole journey. Rarely do you meet someone who is willing to be so helpful and in our case we were super lucky because if it weren't for Alex our trip would have looked very different and we probably wouldnt have succeeded in doing it. So 100% Recommended, Thank you Alex for all your help and kindness. Eli and Doron

5. 5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

Simien Image Tour and Travel
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World Heritage–listed Harar is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq km, it’s more reminiscent of Fez in Morocco than any other city in the Horn. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas. It’s a rare traveller who doesn’t enjoy it here.

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Reviewed By Grip7791

I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.

6. 2Days Great Rift Valley Lakes ,megalithic Site Tiya & Addadi Mariam

WALK IN ETHIOPIA TOUR AND TRAVEL
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Discover the nature and wildlife in Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley and get a deeper insight of the local’s way of life with this two days tour from Addis Ababa by drive with private comfortable minivan and led by a professional experienced tour guide. With this tour, visit five of the Rift Valley Lakes of Ethiopia, learn the history of Ethiopia by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cemetery of Tiya (14th Century AD), and know more of the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity by visiting the unique rock carved church of Adadi Mariam (13th Century AD). Spot a number of lowland water birds and see families of hippos with a boat ride on Lake Ziway, enjoy swimming and water birds at Lake Langano. You will spot various birds species and see hippos with a boat ride at Lake Ziway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Unlimited Bottle of water , Latest Model Land Cruiser Air condition Vechicle , Local & professional Guide , All Entrance fee

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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.

7. 2 days Lalibela tour

One love Ethiopia Tours & Car Rent
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Our tour is unique in that we deliver all with due regard to customer convenience and have a lot place as complimentary service to our prospective customers

Inclusions: Breakfast, Accommodation as per the program, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

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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. 3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

Ethio Travel and Tours
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Bale Mountains National Park is suitably a walking, trekking and hiking area for hikers, culture and nature enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, researchers and more. The park is known for being home to the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, giant molerat and Bale monkey. UNESCO has estimated that more mammal species would become extinct were the habitats of the Bale Mountains to decline than if any other area of equivalent size on the globe were to disappear and, when this is combined with rare amphibian species, endemic birds and spectacular flora, it is easy to see why the park is designated as a Biodiversity Hotspot by Conservation International.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottle of Water, Hotel Pickup and Drop Off, Local Guide

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Reviewed By 290nataliiad

I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.

9. 3 Days Omo Valley Tour

Ethio Travel and Tours
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Our tour is unique in that we deliver all with due regard to customer convenience and have a lot place as complimentary service to our prospective customers.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Local guide

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Reviewed By 290nataliiad

I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.

10. Ethiopia Tours , 15 Days

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethio Tours
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Over the centuries a series of churches of differing sizes and architectural styles were carved into cliff-faces and rocky-outcrops, many still in use today. Whilst following Ethiopia’s classic northern circuit through Lake Tana’s monasteries, Gondar’s castles, the Simien Mountains and Lalibela’s monolithic churches, we get off the beaten path and explore this beautiful region in the heart of Ethiopian history.Journey along Ethiopia's magnificent northern circuit .

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Tour escort/host, All Fees and Taxes, Local Guide

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Reviewed By Tour33033786207

expat in Addis , My family and I had a fantastic experience with EthioTours . Had a fantastic morning tour on lake Tana . Beautiful sunrise and a fantastic breakfast. The guide was really knowledgeable about all the animals we saw and explained about the fishermen and what they were doing. Saw plenty of hippos too! It was an amazing experience, we visited three beautiful islands . We would like to thank Melese for showing us all unique areas and sharing the stories . Private tour was absolute best way to relax and see the beauty of the lake. Highly recommended !

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