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Delve into the heart of Ethiopia, a land rich in history and cultural diversity. From the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the stunning landscapes of the Simien Mountains, Add Ethiopian Travel offers immersive tours that connect you with local communities. Each journey not only showcases Ethiopia's ancient heritage but also contributes to community support, ensuring your travels have a positive impact. With over a decade of guiding experience, you'll benefit from expert insights and personalized itineraries that reflect your interests, whether you're seeking adventure or cultural exploration. - Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Lalibela and Axum - Explore breathtaking landscapes from mountains to deserts - Enjoy community-based travel that supports local initiatives - Tailor your experience with the help of knowledgeable local guides

Learn about Ethiopia's rich history with his full-day private tours to the three of the most important ancient sites in the Addis area. You’ll visit the UNESCO-Listed Tiya-with its ancient standing stones -as well as the Adadi Mariam Rock-Hewen church and Melka Kunture Prehistoric Site, where tools from 1.5 million years ago were found. -Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned Vehicle -A professional driver /Guide will lead the way -Enjoying the country's lifetime Experience

The former royal capital of Ethiopia and one of the country's most important historic sites, Gondar is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in local history. With this tour, you'll travel from Addis, through the Omo Valley and across the Amhara Region before reaching Gondar. Once in town, you'll visit ancient castles and churches, including Qusquam Church, known for its murals.

This is a great itinerary which gives travelers an extraordinary opportunity to travel through Ethiopia’s fascinating Southern region, famous for its natural and cultural spectacles and the famous Omo Valley for the chance to meet and discover some of the more remote, colorful, and enigmatic ethnic groups of this incredibly diverse area of Ethiopia. In this fascinating region you will learn about the indigenous culture different ethnic groups who inhabit this part of the country. This itinerary let you to mingle and discover; The Mursi Tribe, renowned for their lip-plates; The Hamer famous for their bull jumping coming of age ceremony, The Konso known for their intricately-terraced hillsides, fine woven materials, and carved totems with which they decorate their graves; The Karo famous for their attractive body painting; The Dassenech (Gelab); The Ari known for their beautiful green villages and The Dorze well known cotton weavers.you see colorful market

Visit a global geological hot spot with this tour of Danakil. Home to the meeting zone of three tectonic plates, the area is filled with lava lakes, hot springs, and geysers ripe for exploration. Highlights include a trek up Erta Ale Moutain to traverse a landscape of rock, sand, and oasis before camping overnight on the volcano's rim. Afterwards, see hardworking camel caravans transporting minerals through local salt mines.

If you rent a car from us you will get free mileage and insurance with an experienced driver and fuel cost.

This is a unique experience to Northern Ethiopia known important historical sites which is the source of the blue Nile . Lake Tana islands with Ancient Monasteries , the magnificent Rock Hewn Church Lalibela Built in 12th Centuries and the City of Gonder The powerful kingdom of king Fasiledes and the only Ancient Camelot found in Africa . the Semine Mountain the highest peak in Ethiopia and the home of endemic walia ibex and chelada baboon the Red Fox

This Ethiopia holiday is tailor made, and introduces you to the natural beauty, rich culture, long history and friendly people of this country. Visit Ethiopia’s diverse historical attractions, from the monuments, museums and markets of Addis Ababa to the ancient capital of Gonder and the iconic rock churches at Lalibela. Ethiopia’s beautiful, natural landscape. This trip creates an opportunity for an exchange of cultures between you and the local communities as there are various moments to discuss and interact . visit Major historical sites of northern Ethiopia.

Explore Ethiopia’s history and culture on this all-day excursion from Addis Ababa. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the extraordinary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and learn about their history from an informative local guide. Then, head to the UNESCO-designated archaeological site of Tiya and admire dozens of megaliths and the mysterious symbols they’re decorated with.

Enter Omo Valley - one of Ethiopia's most remote and gorgeous regions. Home to multiple indigenous cultures, this tour provides a unique opportunity to learn about the traditions of the local people. Travel from Addis Ababa through Awassa, Turmi, Jinka and Arba Minch. Along the way, explore markets, World Heritage Sites, customary dances, and the natural world. Highlights include visiting the Mursi tribe known for their lower lip and earlobe plates.

This combined Ethiopia 15 Days tour is a mix of Northern Ethiopia Destination which is the ancient history and culture, breathtaking highland scenery, waterfalls, castles, rock churches, and much more and beautiful monuments and ruins, built centuries ago in what used to be one of the greatest kingdoms of the world. On the other side this tours bring a chance of meeting the fascinating and the existing tribes of Omo valley tribes which is is home to an exciting mix of many small and distinctive tribal groups. Amongst others, we find the Karo, the Mursi, and the Hamer Finally This tours includes a 2 days to see one of the hottest, lowest, and geologically active areas on the world and some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth,The Danakil Depression and boiling lava lakes, lava fields, extraordinary landscapes with different colors of minerals, salt fields, sulfur fields, hot springs

Ethiopia is a land of contrasts, where ancient history meets vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling streets of Addis Ababa to the serene shores of Lake Tana, and the majestic mountains to the sacred churches of Lalibela, each destination offers a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this extraordinary country. As you traverse this captivating land, you'll create memories that will last a lifetime, immersing yourself in the beauty and heritage of Ethiopia. Your adventure is waiting—come and discover the treasures of this remarkable land!

During this 5-day exploration of Ethiopia, you'll discover ancient history, endless landscapes, artistic riches, and delicious cuisine. Starting in Addis Ababa, you'll meet 'Lucy', one of the oldest human skeletons found on earth. Traveling further afield, explore the incredible churches at Lalibela and Gondar and you will visit lake tana the soures of blue nile . Visit Simien Mountains National Park, with some of the highest peaks in Africa. You'll soon understand why Ethiopia is nicknamed the 'Land of Origins'.

As Ethiopia is birthplace of Coffee, we invite Coffee lovers to join us to our customized Coffee tour. Share the organic Coffee taste from the Coffee Origin Nation. Start with a cupping (coffee tasting) class to learn about the different tastes and aromas of brewed coffee from a coffee expert. In the afternoon take a tour of an artisan roasting and processing facility and get a taste of what they have to offer.

Experience the best of Addis Ababa on a comprehensive full-day tour that begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or the airport. Visit the National Museum, home to the famous 3 million-year-old fossils of Lucy, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Ethiopia’s capital from Enoto, and indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Ethiopian coffee and cuisine, making for a memorable exploration of the city’s cultural and historical highlights.

Take in the leading historic and cultural sights of the city, with time for traditional Ethiopian lunch and coffee. This is the perfect tour if you have only limited time to explore Addis.

A 3-hour drive from the capital of Addis Ababa, Wenchi - situated at the base of an extinct volcano, is the beautiful legacy of a once-powerful volcano erupting in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic Era. The volcano that erupted about 1000 years ago left an asymmetric caldera of rock which is now covered in lush green vegetation. The whole crater contains a large lake with small islands, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, and beautiful valleys and farmland. An old monastery with a church that is positioned on one of the lake islands also makes the spot more enticing and mesmerizing.Wenchi Crater Lake is a piece of paradise on earth owing to its breathtaking landscape and beautiful scenic areas. The place that had the most powerful volcanoes once has been blessed now with a lot of natural endowments, hot springs, and waterfalls among others. Major activities are Horse riding, Local Boat paddling, Hiking / Trekking, Bathing in the natural hot spring, and Camping.

The Simien Mountains National Park in Northern Ethiopia is an exotic setting with unique wildlife and breathtaking views of a landscape shaped by nature and traditional agriculture. The natural beauties of this region have always filled visitors from Ethiopia and abroad with awe. Gentle highland ridges at altitudes above 3600 meters above sea level, covered with grasses, isolated trees (Erica &bored), and the bizarre Giant Lobelia (Lobelia rhynchopetalum) are found on the high plateau that ends abruptly at 1000- to 2000-m deep escarpments.

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.

Escape the city bustle and immerse yourself in a pristine natural wonderland with Ecotravel Ethiopia's Mount Wenchi Eco-Adventure. This full-day excursion takes you to the breathtaking Wenchi Crater Lake, a UNESCO-nominated site, offering stunning landscapes, eco-friendly activities, and meaningful interactions with local communities benefiting from sustainable tourism initiatives. This is an authentic ecotourism experience designed to minimize impact and maximize cultural exchange.

On this full-day excursion, you’ll head from Addis Ababa to stunning Wenchi Crater, a high-altitude lake formed inside an extinct volcano. The location is also home to the Monastery of Kirkos, along with local hot springs and waterfalls. Tours end with a special dinner show in the capital with traditional Ethiopian dishes and folk dancers from all over the country.

Step back in time for a few days in ancient Lalibela. Explore the medieval rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and grottoes carved into the red volcanic rock underlying the town almost a millenia ago. Ethiopia possesses some of the most impressive architecture found anywhere, particularly at Lalibela, where the rock-hewn churches have been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The landscape is equally memorable and Ethiopia is home to some of the finest mountain scenery in Africa. The UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela is one of the biggest hitters in the collection, with its fascinating churches carved out of the bare rock all concentrated within walking distance of the town

Our clients will be able to explore the Rock hewn churches of Lalibela along with the surrounding areas, communities, landscapes and heritages

This 2-day trip to Awash National Park, located 225 km east of Addis Ababa, gives travelers a great chance to see some wildlife, a beautiful waterfall, and amazing volcanic landscapes. Situated in the Rift Valley, Awash National Park takes its name from the Awash River and is home to a diverse range of plains wildlife and offers tremendous bird-watching opportunities, with over 400 species recorded in the park.