Ethiopia Tours & Attractions

Full day city tour of Addis Ababa which include the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Merkato, Ba’ata Mariam Church, St. George Cathedral and the view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto.

On this day trip away from the hectic life of Addis Ababa, you will get to experience the impressive Debre Libanos Monastery, beautiful mountain and countryside scenery, the famed ‘Portuguese Bridge’ built in the 1890s, the Nile Gorge with its abundant endemic birdlife and gelada baboons and much more. Please note spotting the Gelada Baboons can be a matter of luck, as they tend to be quite mobile from day to day.

Gain fascinating insights from Addis Ababa (New Flower). Experience several landmarks, old buildings, statues, lion figures and explanatory museums, and learn about some of the Museum collections . This tour also includes hiking on Entoto hills, Meracto - largest open-air market in Africa, explore the secrets with purchase experts. coffee stop at the best coffee shop in Addis Ababa. At the end, guests are free to enjoy some the traditional night life. • Experience the historical side of Addis Ababa including its museum, church, and historical buildings • Start the day with National Museum of Ethiopia • Visit Lucy, the oldest human fossil • Drive to the top of Entoto Mountains to see amazing views of Addis Ababa • Walk to the massive open-air Mercato • Visit the St. Holy Trinity Cathedral

Private official tour guide during your visit in Addis Ababa Private comfert vehicle with AC for your tour Admire the most emblematic attractions of Addis Ababa, its beautiful architecture churches and impressive sights Professional team creating your perfect day Important monuments in Addis and sights: like holly trinity churches ,Emperior Haile Silase Palace and many more places in this private tour… We will arrange a coffee ceremony to show clients how our coffee is unique -We will arrange a walk inside the markets of Merkato to show the daily life of our people -We will show all the historical monuments of Addis Ababa in addition to those sightseeing that we stated in the itinerary -We will arrange some hiking in the mount Entoto inside of the densely eucalyptus and junipers forests

Our customized made city tour of Addis Ababa which enables our clients to discover the wonders of Addis Ababa which includes the loin of Judah, National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Merkato, St. George Cathedral and the prominent view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto and Our struggle (Tiglachin) monument-

This Tour Is Unique Because -You will have a chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia -You will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian Endemic baboons called Chilada -You will have a chance of seeing some endemic birds only found in Ethiopia and specifically in Debre Libanos -You will have a chance of testing Ethiopian Foods -You will have a chance of hiking near to the George of Blue Nile & Jemma Valley -You will have a chance of visiting one of the oldest monastery of Ethiopia and its museums -You will have a chance of experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside -You will have a chance of seeing the fabulous waterfalls at the Portuguese bridge(which is one of the oldest bridge in Ethiopia built by the Portugal people)

Simien Mountain and Danakil are two different landscapes, simien mountains are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles. Where as danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

This is full day private guided city tour of Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s official and Africa’s political capital. With this 8 - 9 hours sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa visit the National Museum of Ethiopia. Here see the fossil remains of Lucy (3.25 million years old) and other archaeological findings and historical artifacts. Continue city tour of Addis Ababa with visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral – the most important religious site in Addis Ababa. Then drive to Mount Entoto for panoramic view of Addis Ababa. Visit a local family to attend Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and learn cooking Ethiopian meals. Other interesting places of visits are Merkato - the largest open air market in Africa, Ethnological Museum (former residence of Emperor Haile Sillassie I), and Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum. Finally, enjoy scenic drive in Addis Ababa to see historical monuments and major international institutions. Addis Ababa city tour is flexible to visit what interests you more.

This Tour will give a partial view of the Ethiopian Rural area like experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside and chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia, the Life in the monastery and its museums, and also you will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian endemic baboons called Chilada, variety of bird life which are abundant to this Place and also seeing the fabulous waterfalls at the Portuguese bridge(which is one of the oldest bridge in Ethiopia built by the Portugal people).

This tour is unique in allowing the guests to improvise it based on their interest and time. The tour will involve some combinations of Historical, cultural and natural attractions. Apart from the touristic spots, we will show our guests the best and realistic parts of Addis Ababa. It will be full of activities that interests the guests, keeping the major sights in mind. The museums, the church, the Entoto Mountain view plus some Coffee tasting program will give our guests a balanced impressions of Addis Ababa. The tour of Addis Ababa with Aspire Ethiopia Tours will definitely be a day to remember for every guests.

Explore Ethiopia’s world-famed cuisine on this full-day tour. While immersing yourself deep in the culture of Ethiopia, your taste buds will have a busy day in the office. On this popular tour, you will be presented with the challenge of baking the spongy bread injera with local mothers, experience a full Ethiopian coffee ceremony and learn to bargain with the savvy spice dealers in Africa’s largest open air market, Merkato.

This tour includes the world famous 11 rock cut Lalibela churches  and the very special Danakil Tour to the permanent active volcano Erta Ale, the hottest spot on this planet and also the lowest place on earth. Apart from those highlights you will see and smell Sulphur lakes, watch salt cutting workers in the desert and camel- caravans plodding in the sand. The conditions are not easy- the oldest customer we had was a 73 year old lady though. Anyway, also this tour calls for fit people.

This is half day Addis Ababa city tour. This tour provides you a chance to catch up the some attraction sites of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia just in 4 hours. The tour will start before noon at 08:30 to 12:30 or after noon at 13:30 to 17:30 hours everyday. Pick up and drop off point can be airport or hotel. In this tour you will see National Museum, St. George Cathedral, the view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto and Merkato, the largest open air market in Africa. On this tour you have also a chance to buy local goods such as as traditional clothes and souvenirs.  Items included in the price:  - Transfer and transport  - Entrance fees

One can say that every tourist who decides to visit our country comes here and sees these quite remarkable and also strange monolithic, semi-monolithic and cave 'buildings, churches of Lalibela' which still leave the scientists puzzled about their possible creation process and are therefore often called the 8th wonder of the world. The style of the excavation is unique: most of the churches are below ground level. Roha - Lalibelas old name - is around 800 years old and after Axum the second holiest city in Ethiopia. It is a medieval town and one of the greatest historical sites in the Christian world. For the Ethiopian Christmas in January there are tens of thousands of pilgrims in town, sometimes walking for a month to reach the churches. In 1978 Lalibela, which lays at an altitude of 2520m, was listed as a world heritage site...

Heading south-west on the Jimma road, before turning due south on to the Butajira Road, you find the most important Neolithic site in Ethiopia which is Melka Kunture. . You will also visit the museum at the site. Then heading 5Kms further on the Butajira road, you will visit the beautiful rock hewn church of Adadi Mariam , which is contemporaneous with those of Lalibela. At last, you set out to Tiya, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, where you can see the northernmost example of a peculiar type of engraved, standing stellae which stretches across parts of southern Ethiopia.

- Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent history on this guided adventure - Visit Melka Kunture, Adadi Mariam, and UNESCO-listed Tiya - Travel more intimately: just you, your group, your driver, and your guide. - Marvel at the impressive architecture of the Lalibela rock-hewn churches - Explore the mysterious Tiya archaeological site with a knowledgeable guide - Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

amazing experience with the tribes in omo valley Ethiopia. I always give a great experience tour for my customers based on true information

Why Visit Omo Valley Tribes With Aman Ethiopia Tours? To see the real natural attraction of Southern Ethiopia & Omo Valley Tribes To see the amazing culture & experience of the Tribes of Omo Valley To see real ceremony and festivals of Omo valley tribes To get unique experiences of Omo valley tribes with staying on the tribal villages To attend the weekly markets of Omo valley tribes Travel & visit the eastern Africa tribes of Omo valley Ethiopia with Aman Ethiopia Tours & get an amazing life time experiences of Omo valley tribes

Take a 11 days tour around one of our northern routes including Danakil depressions, Simien Mountains, Lalibela churches, and ancient city of Axum. Escape into Ethiopia tours will take you the highlights of Ethiopia’s magnificent places. Ethiopia lands of extremes: having the Danakil Depression, Cliff-Top Churches, extraordinary Mountains and underground rock-cut churches. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors to explore this entire extremes. Start from the Danakil Depression, is currently over 100 meters below sea level; make it one of the lowest points on the earth surface. Simien Mountains (roof of Africa): Cloud piercing peak, shield secrete of Eden and cliff-top teaming with life. Simien Mountain is homes of endemic mammals including Gelada baoons. Axum was a political and religious capital around 3000 years ago and crowed obelisks tombs of the kings of Axum carved from Geraint with some towering over 33 meters tall. This memorial’s was seen stairway to heaven.

Meet your host Daniel at the Asko bus station and together visit the Asco/Keta market, a daily local market known for its spices, cereals and vegetables, located about a 5-min drive/20-min walk from his home. Here, you will be introduced to local ingredients used in your cooking class. Join Daniel and his wife Tigist for your private, hands-on cooking experience in their home kitchen in Addis Ababa. During your 1.5 hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish like shiro or tibs as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera, a traditional fermented bread people in Ethiopia use as an edible plate with other dishes served on top of it. You will also learn to roast coffee beans and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony after your meal. On days that Daniel is traveling, his partner Yadassa will host you along with Daniel's wife at their home. Immerse yourself into the cultural and culinary traditions of Ethiopia during this unique in-home experience!

Enjoy discovering few of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and visiting the Steles of Tiya (14th Century AD and a UNESCO World Heritage). This is about 11 hours day trip from Addis to visit bird watching and spotting hippos, local family of the Oromo people, have great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Steles of Tiya which date back to the 14th Century, located south of Addis Ababa. It is a great outing from Addis Ababa: - - Enjoy spotting various lowland water birds by walking around Lake Ziway (if lucky few hippos). - Appreciate the superb scenery of the Rift Valley - Experience the way of life of the countryside people of Oromo. - Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site  of Tiya Cemetery. Tour price includes private comfortable Toyota Minivan, fuel (gasoline), family visiting fee, bottled water, coffee, and professional experienced English speaking tour guide.

If you are looking to explore Addis Ababa in just one day with an experienced guide who has lived all their life in the City, you have come to the right place! On this all-inclusive tour, we have hand-picked the must-see places for you, some of which are listed below: Nature & Viewpoint - Entoto Mountains offers the best viewpoint of Addis Ababa surrounded by the densest forestry in the City. You will also get to experience a highlight of the typical Ethiopian countryside life Culture & Market - The LARGEST TRADITIONAL TEXTILE MARKET in Ethiopia (ShiroMeda) Culture & Market - The LARGEST OPEN AIR MARKET IN AFRICA (MERKATO).  Museum - The National Museum, home to the fossil replica of your ancestor Lucy Dining Experience - Nothing tops dining at the first hotel in Ethiopia (Taitu Hotel). Their vegetarian buffet at lunch time is claimed to be one of the best for its authenticity, healthiness, variety and taste

A tour to Melka Kuntre and Bachilt Archaeological Site Adadi Mariam Church and the Tiya Stelae Field takes only one day. We leave Addis Ababa at 8.00 am and return by 4.30 pm. First of all, we drive to Melka Kuntre and Bachilt Archaeological Site located around 50km outside of Addis Ababa the Adadi Mariam Church located around 7km next to Melka Kuntre. Adadi Mariam is a subterranean rock-hewn church similar to those of Lalibela. After visiting the church we’ll make the short trip to the Tiya Stelae Field. This ancient archaeology site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae. This day trip includes lunch in the town of Tiya.

With this 9 hours private guided day-tour from Addis Ababa, visit Debre Libanos Monastery (13th Century AD) and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Jemma River Gorge. Get indulged in the local culture of the Oromo people with a family visit, see the Ethiopian endemic mammal - Gelada Baboon, and visit the Portuguese Bridge (16th Century AD). Drive 100 km north of Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos Monastery (13th Century AD) with stops along the way to enjoy the views of the scenic mountains and for a local family visit to experience the way of life of the countryside Oromo people. Taking part in a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is part of the tour. Tour includes private transport with comfortable vehicle, hotel pick up/drop off, professional tour guide, lunch at a local restaurant, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance and coffee, bottled water, on-site tour guides, local family visits, and all related government taxes. Price does NOT include entrance fees, etc

Half Day city tour of Addis Ababa will give you an insight to History, Culture, beliefs and life style of Ethiopians.

We arrange air-conditioned vehicles in excellent conditions, clean and commodious. Our guides are professional.

The Tour is designed for clients who needs a private city tour of Addis, The Tour includes all the major sites of Addis Ababa and Our Guides and Drivers are flexible, The client is the boss here...

Looking for a day trip outside Addis Ababa? Taking a trip to Wenchi Crater Lake is a nice choice for spending your weekend vacation. Wenchi Crater Lake is 155 km west of Addis Ababa, between Ambo and Weliso. An extinct volcano, the top of which is 3380 meters above sea level, is a crater that contains a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, beautiful valleys and farmland. There is an old monastery with a church situated on one of the lake islands.

Lalibela It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending.  Lalibela has one of  the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of Jerusalem. Their lighting systems, channels, water works, network of interconnected subterranean passageways and the sheer magnitude of the whole project are mind boggling.

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.

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.

Your host will pick you up from your Addis Ababa hotel and bring you home to enjoy an authentic, hands-on Ethiopian cooking class with his wife Tigist in their home kitchen. During your 1.5 hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish like shiro or tibs as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera, a traditional fermented bread people in Ethiopia use as an edible plate with other dishes served on top of it. You will also learn to roast coffee beans and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony after your meal, as Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee! This is a unique opportunity to learn from locals and experience authentic Ethiopia with its traditions and cuisine - so join these great hosts and leave with a full stomach and new memories to share with your loved ones at home! Please note that on days Daniel is away, his partner Yadassa hosts along with Tigist, Daniel's wife at her home.

Best trekking and hiking tours by professional and experienced guides and cooks. our cooks are well trained.

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.

On this Half Day + Dinner Addis Ababa city tour Travelers will Visit Entoto Hill on top you will see the Breathtaking panoramic view of the City of Addis Ababa “ the NEW FLOWER “ followed by the National Museum that you can see the Famous Human Ancestor Hominid fossil “ LUCY” and shero meda a caltural traditional dress market and Merkato a unique complex and biggest open Air market in Africa. On your way to merkato you also see a the victory monument in Arat kilo and Tiglachen Monument. At the end of the tour you will have a Buffet Dinner at one of the finest traditional cultural restaurants Yodabissinia having a Delicious test of Ethiopian cuisine with a traditional Ethiopian music show performed by many ethnic groups of Ethiopia.

This extensive trek explores in depth one of Africans largest mountain ranges, studded with at least a dozen peaks over the 4,000m mark. These include Ras Dejen the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest peak in Africa. The area was designated a national park in 1966, and the entire range a UNESCO world heritage site in 1978.

Looking for a day trip outside Addis Ababa? Taking a trip to Wenchi Crater Lake is a nice choice for spending your weekend vacation. Wenchi Crater Lake is 155 km west of Addis Ababa, between Ambo and Weliso. An extinct volcano, the top of which is 3380 meters above sea level, is a crater that contains a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, beautiful valleys and farmland. There is an old monastery with a church situated on one of the lake islands.

This short overnight tour is a great chance to get out of the capital and see some wildlife in the Awash National Park – located 225 km east of Addis Ababa. The park, which takes its name from the Awash River, covers an area of 827 square kilometers and stretches around 30km east to west and a little less from north to south. Once you arrive in the park, you will have two short game drives which will give you a chance to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, kudu, warthogs, gazelles and colubus monkeys.

In.Morning 9:00 am pick up from your preferred departure point then drive 110km North of Addis Ababa, Over The Entoto Mountains passing through the sululta plains to the 13 Century Monastery Debre Libanos founded in the13th Century by Ethiopian saint Abuna Tekle Haynanot it’s Considered to be one of the most Holiest Religious Site to Orthodox Pilgrimage, over looking to the Jemma River Gorge, one of the Tributary of the Mystic Blue Nile River. Hiking in the breathtaking Jemma Valley and Goro river waterfall here we spot endemic Gelada baboons and a Number of Bird Life Followed by we stop over the 16th century Portuguese Bridge Erected by the Portuguese by the 16th Century and it was actually Built at the turn of the 19th Century by Ethiopian Albeit in the Old Portuguese Style. epic scenery view of Jemma River Gorge is spectacular . At the end of our trip we will have lunch with a typical Ethiopian traditional coffee Ceremony On the top of the Beautiful View Ethio-German

Omo Valley is certainly one of the most unique places on earth which is located in Africa's Great Rift Valley and this region is known for its culture and diversity. The tribes that live in the lower Omo Valley are believed to be among the most fascinating on the continent of Africa and around the world. Omo Valley Tribes is one of the most interesting ethnical diverse parts of Africa and their more than 16 ethnic groups their population is between 310000 and from those omo valley tribes below is some of the details.  

The city tour is unique in that it is customizable and has ranging prices that suit our customers' needs which includes a special coffee ceremony, the market places, the view from the Entoto Hill....

Our tour is very friendly and give priority for our clients and all of our staff's are Experianced.

Our clients will have escaping tour from Addis Ababa and see the countryside part of Ethiopia with scenic drive to the sites of Melka Kuntre Stone Age site then drive to Adadi Mariam heading to Tiya (ancient stele field and UNESCO World Heritage site) - You will have the chance immerse in the village of Tiya and learn how they make Ensset (kocho) from the falls banana tree. It is staple food for the southern people.

The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.

It is about 8-hours guided day tour from Addis Ababa by drive with private vehicle. The tour includes: - - Scenic stops at best viewpoints to see the Great East African Rift Valley - Visiting the unique rock church of Adadi Mariam (13th Century AD) - Exploring the ancient grave site of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage from 14th Century AD) - Learning Ethiopian history as you see the huge carved grave stones of Tiya - - Visiting villages of locals for cultural experience to learn how to make Enjera (Ethiopian bread) - Experiencing traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and learn how Coffee is enjoyed with a ceremony This private day tour from Addis Ababa is limited to a maximum of 6 people. Day Tour to Adadi Mariam Rock Church and Steles of Tiya takes 8 to 9 hours. The day tour is with professional experienced French or English-speaking local tour guide. We use private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the day tour from Addis Ababa. Total driving distance is about 200 km.

Arba Minch, in Amharic Forty Springs, received its name for its abundance of local springs which support the luscious rainforest. The city  bordered by verdant mountains, is home to two of Ethiopia’s largest Rift Valley lakes and Nechisar National Park. Take a beautiful drive up the mountains and Dorze welcomes visitors to see and experience its’ traditional way of life.  With its warm culture and connections with nature, this is one of East Africa’s hidden gems.  • Dorze walking tour : visit the traditional bamboo houses, learn how to make local bread and meet the famous weavers. • Nechisar National Park : gentle hike to see zebras, etc • Lake Chamo boat tour : see crocodiles, hippos and varieties of birds • Forty springs  • Arba Minch walking tour • Coffee ceremony

Addis Abeba literally means “ new flower “ in Amharic language it is the Deplomatic capital and the Head quarter of the United Nation economic commission of Africa ( UNECA) and the African Union AU and many embassies and consulates representatives in the city Addis Abeba Ethiopia’s sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Rift Valley is the country. Commercial and cultural hub it’s National museum exhibit Ethiopian art traditional crafts and pre historic fossils including the replica of the famous hominid “LUCY” The burial place of the 20th century emperor Haile Selassie copper domed Holly Trinity Cathedral is a neo barque Achitectural landmark and there are so many cultural Natural and Historical attractions to explore in the capital Addis Abeba

Join us for a walking Food Tour through one of Addis Ababa's neighborhoods where we will sample all kinds of Ethiopia's famous food! We will visit three restaurants, a juice house and coffee house sample vegetarian dishes, beef dishes and fresh fish. The tour starts at 4pm and ends around 8pm.

This is 3 to 5 hours traditional Ethiopian dinner event at one of the best traditional Ethiopian cultural restaurants in Addis Ababa. With private comfortable vehicle, drive to 2000 Habesha Cultural Ethiopian Restaurant OR Yod Abyssinia Cultural Ethiopian Restaurant. With this Ethiopian cultural dinner experience in Addis Ababa: - • Taste a variety of deliciously hot Ethiopian cuisine • See LIVE dances of different Ethiopian tribal groups • Experience how Ethiopians enjoy Coffee with ceremony • Try ‘Tej’ – the Ethiopian Honey Wine • Free to choose 2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant or Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant • See the distinctive cultural dresses of different Ethiopian tribal groups • Get the best spot reserved to enjoy the dance show Service includes hotel pickup and drop off, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, bottled water and local snacks.

Small group tour escorted by professional and experienced guides, cooks and drivers. The vehicles are 4WD with air-conditioning.