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Tours
Explore Ethiopia, Your Way
We are proud to offer truly unique and authentic experiences that allow you to connect with the heart of Ethiopia.
Below is a selection of our most popular tours — think of them as starting points. Every trip we offer is fully customisable to suit your travel style, pace, and interests. Want to hike more, camp under the stars, or focus on wildlife? We’ve got you. Only have a few days and want to make the most of them? We’ll make it happen. Prefer to take it slow and soak it all in? Absolutely.
If none of these itineraries are quite right, just get in touch — we’re here to build the perfect trip for you.
Flagship Hamar Tour
The Omo Valley, Done Better
The Tour We Always Recommend—And You'll Never Forget
Step into the heart of Hamar culture on our most immersive and intimate tour.
80% of the experiences on this journey are exclusive to us—born from years of living with the Hamar and thinking, "I wish other people could experience this." And now, you can.
This journey takes you far off the beaten track, deep into the heart of the Hamar tribe’s way of life, where few tourists ever venture.
Cook, craft, dance, roast, drink, eat and learn through hands-on, meaningful interactions. If you're seeking real experiences—ones that stay with you long after you return home—this is the tour for you.
🗓️ Tour Length: 7 Days Standard Tour. 3–10 Day Flexible Options
🎯 Tailored Experience: Customise it to match your pace and interests.
🌍 Visit 3 Tribes - this tour focuses on depth over breadth
🏡 Accommodation: Choose between lodges or local guesthouses.
✈️ Available From: June 2025
Experiences Include:
🥘 Ethiopian cooking class
🍲 Making traditional Hamar lunch
🍯 Honey harvesting demo
💍 Jewellery making with a Hamar artisan
🔥 Traditional goat roasting
🐃 Bull-jumping ceremony
💃 Watching night dancing
🧺 Visiting local markets
🐊 Crocodile safari boat ride
🌍 Visits to Dorze and Ari tribes
Experiences Include:
🥘 Ethiopian cooking class
🍲 Making traditional Hamar lunch
🌍 Konso UNESCO cultural world heritage site
💍 Jewellery making with a Hamar artisan
🔥 Traditional goat roasting
🐃 Bull-jumping ceremony
🐊 Crocodile safari boat ride
🧶 Try weaving with the Dorze tribe
South Omo Tour
Venture deeper into the Omo Valley with this extended tour that allows you to explore and learn from five distinct tribes: Hamar, Dorze, Ebore, Ari, and Konso. Spend most time with the Hamar tribe, engaging in unique, exclusive experiences that allow for a more intimate cultural exchange.
🗓️ Tour Length: 7 Days Standard (Flexible: 3–10 days)
🎯 Tailored Experience: Customise it to match your pace and interests.
🌍Tribes Visited: 5
🏡 Accommodation: Choose between lodges or local guesthouses.
✈️ Available From: June 2025
Experiences Include:
🌊 Blue Nile Falls
🚤 Boat trip on Lake Tana
🥾 Simien mountain trek
🐒 See bleeding heart monkeys
🏰 Ancient Castles of Gondar
🔥 11 Rock-hewn churches in Lalibela
🏘️ Visit local villages
Northern Tour
Venture into the heart of Ethiopia’s northern treasures, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes converge. This exclusive tour takes you through the awe-inspiring ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the majestic Blue Nile Falls, and the UNESCO-listed castles of Gondar.
🗓️ Tour Length: 7 Days Standard (Flexible: 3–10 days)
🎯 Tailored Experience – Customise it to match your pace and interests
🌍 Wonders: Discover 5 unique places
🏡 Accommodation: Choose between lodges or local guesthouses
✈️ Available From: July 2025
Experiences Include:
🥘 Ethiopian cooking class
🍲 Making traditional Hamar lunch
💍 Jewellery making with a Hamar artisan
🔥 Traditional goat roasting
🐃 Bull-jumping ceremony
💃 Watching night dancing
🐊 Crocodile safari boat ride
🌍 Visits to Dorze and Ari tribes
🌊 Blue Nile Falls
🚤 Boat trip on Lake Tana
🥾 Simien mountain trek
🐒 See bleeding heart monkeys
🏰 Ancient Castles of Gondar
🔥 Visit rock-hewn churches in Lalibela
Best of Ethiopia: North and South
Experience the best of Ethiopia with a comprehensive tour that spans both the northern and southern regions. Explore the ancient wonders of Lalibela and Gondar, to the fascinating Hamar and tribes, the Blue Nile waterfall, and immerse yourself in vibrant customs and traditions. This tour is designed for those seeking to connect deeply with Ethiopia’s history, people, and landscapes.
🗓️ Tour Length: 9 Days Standard (Flexible: 6 - 21 days)
🎯 Tailored Experience – Customise it to match your pace and interests
🛖 Tribes Visited: 3
🌍 Wonders: 7 diverse locations
🏡 Accommodation: Choose between lodges or local guesthouses
✈️ Available From: July 2025
Experiences Include:
🥘 Ethiopian cooking class
🍲 Making traditional Hamar lunch
💍 Jewellery making with a Hamar artisan
🔥 Traditional goat roasting
🐃 Bull-jumping ceremony
🐊 Crocodile safari boat ride
🛖 Visits to Dorze, Ari and Konso tribes
🌍 Konso UNESCO world heritage site
🏞️ Blue Nile Falls
🛶 Boat trip on Lake Tana
⛰️ Simien mountain trek
🙈 See bleeding heart monkeys
🏰 Ancient Castles of Gondar
⛪ Explore rock-hewn churches in Lalibela
🦓 Ngorongoro Crater National Park Safari
🦒 Serengeti 1-day Safari
🏝️ Stone Town Zanzibar tour
🌅 Dinner on Nakupenda Sand Bank
🌿 Spice farm tour
🏖️ Beach days on Zanzibar's stunning coast
Best of East Africa
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Ethiopia and Tanzania, combining ancient history, wildlife safari, and tropical relaxation. Explore Ethiopia’s ancient rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, immerse in the cultures of the Dorze and Hamar tribes, and witness the world’s most spectacular wildlife on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. End your adventure with a luxurious beach stay in Zanzibar, where you can unwind after your thrilling East African adventure. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, wildlife, and relaxation. These are our favourite places in East Africa and we can't wait to share them with you!
🗓️ Tour Length: 21 Days Standard (Flexible: 17–28+ days)
🎯 Tailored Experience: Customise it to match your pace and interests
🌍 Destinations: Ethiopia, Tanzania & Zanzibar
🛖 Tribes Visited: 3
✨ Wonders: Explore 5 ancient sites, spot wildlife in 2 iconic safari parks, and unwind on a tropical beach
🏡 Accommodation: Choose between lodges or local guesthouses
✈️ Available From: July 2025
Experiences Include:
🥘 Ethiopian cooking class
🍲 Making traditional Hamar lunch
🌍 Konso UNESCO cultural world heritage site
💍 Jewellery making with a Hamar artisan
🔥 Traditional goat roasting
🐃 Bull-jumping ceremony
🐊 Crocodile safari boat ride
🧶 Try weaving with the Dorze tribe
🥾 Short hike for sundowners
⛺ Camping in a Hamar village
🍯 Try Ethiopian honey wine (Tej)
💃 See Hamar night dancing
🎶 Experience nightlife in Turmi, a small town
🌃 Experience nightlife in Addis Ababa
Backpackers South Omo Tour
Designed for adventurous travelers aged 18–35, this group tour offers an authentic, budget-friendly way to explore the stunning Omo Valley. Journey alongside like-minded individuals as you experience the real Ethiopia through stays in local guesthouses, simple camps, and hostels. Along the way, you'll gain deeper insight into the vibrant cultures, traditions, and daily lives of the South Omo tribes — creating memories that will last a lifetime.
🗓️ Tour Length: 8 Days
👥 Group Size: 4–8 people
💰Price: From £800 (varies by dates and group size)
🌍 Tribes Visited: 5
🏡 Accommodation: Local guesthouses and camping
✈️ Available From: Contact us for dates in 2025, 2026
Experiences Include:
North:
🌋 Danakil Depression
🧗 Gheralta Mountains
🏛️ Axum
West:
🐺 Harar's Hyena feeding
Around Addis Ababa:
☕ Best of Addis Ababa
🌿 Debre Zeyit
🌲 Entoto Park
👑 Unity Park (Addis)
💡 Sheger Park & Friendship Square (Addis)
🐦 Ziway Lake
🌳 Menagesha Forest
South:
🏖️ Lake Langano
🦛 Hawassa
🐘 Chebera Churchura Elephant Safari
🏞️ Halala Kella Lodge
🐺 Bale Mountains
🕳️ Sof Omar Caves
Customise Your Journey: Optional Location Add-Ons & Substitutions
Looking to personalise your Ethiopian adventure? Our curated range of 1–3 day extensions and substitutions lets you shape your journey to fit your interests, schedule, and travel style. From relaxed lakeside retreats to thrilling wildlife encounters, hidden historical sites, or off-the-beaten-path landscapes, each add-on can be easily swapped into your existing itinerary or added on at the start / end of your tour.
Whether you're craving more nature, culture, adventure, or downtime, there's an option for you. These experiences are designed to complement our main tours and offer a deeper, more flexible connection to Ethiopia’s diverse regions.
🗓️ Flexible Add-Ons: 1–3 Day Extensions or Replacements
🎯 Tailored Options: Choose based on your interests & pace
🏞️ Experience Types: Wildlife, adventure, activities, hiking, history, lakes, tribes, relaxation
💬 Just Ask: We’ll build it into your custom itinerary
How it works: Contact us to book a phone call. We’ll discuss your travel preferences, budget, and vision, and then tailor a bespoke itinerary that’s perfect for you. Once you're happy with the plan, you can decide whether to proceed with booking the tour.
Bespoke itinerary created from scratch
None of these tours quite right for you? Let us craft the ultimate Ethiopian experience based on your interests, preferences, and passions. Whether you're looking for thrilling wildlife encounters, vibrant city life, unforgettable hikes, or cultural and historical sites, we can design the perfect tour just for you. Have a special interest? We’ll work with you to create an itinerary that aligns with your dream experiences.