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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tours
Experience the best of Ethiopia with our expertly crafted tours. At Drive Ethiopia, we have been leading and operating a wide range of tours throughout the country, and we are proud to offer our expertise to our customers.
Whether you’re interested in exploring the historical wonders of Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Harar, or Dire Dawa, or immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of the Omo Valley tribes, or discover the natural wonders of Simien Mountains National Park and Bale Mountains National Park, we have a tour that will suit your interests. We also have special tours designed for birding and wildlife experiences, treks and hikes, cycling adventures, educational tours, and community-based tours.
Upon receiving your tour request, our dedicated team will provide feedback within a maximum of 2 hours. We understand the importance of detailed itineraries and quotes, and we guarantee to provide them within 24 hours.
Ethiopia Tours and Tour Packages
With Drive Ethiopia, you can trust that your tour will be meticulously planned and executed. Our experienced guides will ensure that you have an unforgettable journey through Ethiopia’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Contact us today to start planning your dream tour in Ethiopia.
Scheduled group departures
Fixed Departure Tours
Fixed dates you can join as a solo traveller, couple or small group. Pick a departure and we reply within 2 hours to confirm your seat.
- All tours start in Addis Ababa
- Join solo, as a couple or a group
- Reply within 2 hours
- Times in local time (EAT)
1 day
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Addis Ababa City Tour
Every day
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Also departing
1 day
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Wonchi Crater Lake Day Trip
Every Friday and Saturday
6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Also departing
3 days
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Danakil Depression Tour
First Friday of each month
August to April season
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7 days
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Omo Valley Tribes Tour
1st to 7th of each month
August to April season
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Prefer your own dates? Every tour also runs as a private trip on any day you choose.
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Day Trips from Addis Ababa
Short on time? These one-day tours start and finish in Addis Ababa, ideal for a layover or a free day in the capital.
Addis Ababa City Tour
Embark on an exciting journey through the bustling streets of Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital city of Ethiopia.
Day Trip to Debre Libanos Monastery
On board on a spiritual journey to the serene Debre Libanos Monastery, located in the breathtaking Sululta Plains.
Excursion to Wonchi Crater Lake
Experience the natural beauty of Ethiopia with a day trip to Wonchi Crater Lake. Hike down into the crater, and take a boat ride on the calm waters.
Addis Ababa Layover Tour, 5 to 10 Hours
Turn a long layover into a private tour of Addis Ababa: Lucy at the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral and a coffee ceremony, timed around your flights.
Lalibela Day Trip by Air
Fly from Addis Ababa in the morning, see all eleven rock churches and Bete Giyorgis, and fly back the same afternoon.
Half Day Addis Ababa City Tour
Lucy, Holy Trinity Cathedral and a coffee ceremony in about 4 hours, with hotel pick up.
Addis Ababa Food and Coffee Tour
Coffee in Piassa, spices in Merkato, injera, tej and a full coffee ceremony with a local guide.
Culture and History Tours
Ancient churches, walled cities, living traditions and the story of coffee. These tours take you deep into Ethiopia’s history and cultures.
Northern Historic Route Tour, 7 Days
An unforgettable journey goes through the historical treasures of Bahir Dar and Gondar, the breathtaking Simien Mountains, and the mystical town of Lalibela.
Omo Valley Tribes Tour, 7 Days
This captivating 7-day journey through Ethiopia’s Omo Valley tribes engages with the Omo people and their rich cultural heritage.
Harar and Dire Dawa Tour, 3 Days
Dire Dawa is popular for its colorful markets and ancient railway stations. Whereas Harar is the fourth most important religious center for Islam.
Ethiopia Coffee Tour, 3 Days
Travel to Jimma and Kaffa, the birthplace of Arabica coffee. Walk through wild coffee forests, visit plantations and share traditional coffee ceremonies with local families.
Lalibela Tour from Addis Ababa, 2 Days
Fly to Lalibela and see all eleven rock hewn churches, including Bete Giyorgis, with a local church guide.
Lalibela Tour, 3 Days
The rock churches plus the cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos and the Asheten Maryam mountain monastery.
Northern Ethiopia Tour, 5 Days
Lake Tana monasteries, the Blue Nile Falls, the castles of Gondar and the churches of Lalibela in five days.
Historic Route with Simien and Axum, 10 Days
The classic north in full: Bahir Dar, Gondar, two days in the Simien Mountains, Axum and Lalibela.
Tigray Rock Churches Tour, 4 Days
Cliff churches of Gheralta, Abraha we Atsbeha, the Yeha temple and the obelisks of Axum.
Omo Valley Tour by Air, 4 Days
Fly to Jinka and meet the Mursi, Hamar and Dassanech, planned around the local market days.
Ethiopia Grand Tour, 14 Days
The best of north and south in two weeks: Lalibela, Gondar, Simien, Axum, the Rift Valley lakes and the Omo Valley.
Northern Ethiopia and Danakil, 12 Days
Lake Tana, Gondar, the Simien Mountains and Lalibela, then Erta Ale, Lake Asale and Dallol.
Bahir Dar and Blue Nile Falls, 2 Days
Boat trip to the painted monasteries of Lake Tana and a walk to the Blue Nile Falls.
Omo Valley and Konso, 10 Days
Dorze, Konso, Hamar, Dassanech, Karo and Mursi, with flights to Arba Minch and from Jinka.
Arba Minch and Dorze, 3 Days
Crocodiles on Lake Chamo, the beehive houses and weavers of the Dorze, and zebras in Nechisar.
Harar from Addis, 2 Days
Fly to Dire Dawa for the walled city of Harar, its markets and the evening hyena feeding.
Nature and Adventure Tours
From the Danakil Depression to the Rift Valley lakes and the highlands, explore Ethiopia’s dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife.
Ethiopia Nature Tour, 9 Days
A great arrangement to see most of Ethiopia’s endemic mammals and birds beside the two most popular national parks.
Danakil Depression Group Tour, 3 Days
Permanent lava lake, Erta Ale. This location is among the lowest on the planet. Over 120 degrees Fahrenheit is the extreme temperature.
Great Rift Valley Tour, 3 Days
Lake Ziway is the largest of the seven lakes in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, covering an area of approximately 434 square kilometers.
Birding and Wildlife Tour, 14 Days
From the Rift Valley lakes to the Bale Mountains National Park, witness the vibrant colors and unique behaviors of endemic and migratory birds.
Danakil Depression Tour, 3 Days
The lava lake of Erta Ale, the salt flats of Lake Asale and the sulphur springs of Dallol, starting with a flight to Semera and ending in Mekele.
Danakil and Gheralta Tour, 5 Days
Volcanoes and salt flats, then the cliff churches of Gheralta in the Tigray highlands.
Gondar and Simien Mountains Tour, 4 Days
Royal castles in Gondar and two days walking among gelada monkeys on the Simien escarpment.
Bale Mountains Tour, 4 Days
Ethiopian wolves on the Sanetti Plateau, mountain nyala and the Harenna cloud forest.
Danakil, Gheralta and Lalibela, 8 Days
Erta Ale, Dallol and Lake Asale, the cliff churches of Gheralta and the rock churches of Lalibela.
Simien Mountains Trek, 3 Days
Trek from Sankaber to Geech and Imet Gogo among geladas, camping or staying in a lodge.
Ras Dashen Trek, 6 Days
Cross the Simien Mountains and climb Ras Dashen, at 4,550 metres the highest peak in Ethiopia.
Festival Tours
Plan your trip around Ethiopia’s great religious festivals and see the country at its most colourful.
Meskel Festival Tour
Join the Meskel celebrations every September, when huge Demera bonfires light up Addis Ababa and towns across Ethiopia to mark the finding of the True Cross.
Christmas and Timkat Tour
Experience Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) and Timkat (Epiphany) in January, with colourful processions, chanting priests and the famous celebrations at Fasilides Bath in Gondar.
Ethiopian Easter Tour
Celebrate Fasika, Ethiopian Orthodox Easter, with candlelit night services in the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the feasting that ends the long Lenten fast.
Planning Your Ethiopia Tour
Every Drive Ethiopia tour is tailor-made. You choose the dates, the pace and the places, and we plan the route, book the hotels and provide the vehicle, driver and guide. Our team is based in Addis Ababa and knows these roads well, from the rock churches of Lalibela to the salt flats of the Danakil Depression.
How many days do you need in Ethiopia?
A day trip from Addis Ababa works well on a layover or a free day in the capital. Three days is enough for a short trip such as Harar and Dire Dawa, the Rift Valley lakes or the coffee region. For the northern historic route (Bahir Dar, Gondar and Lalibela) or the Omo Valley, plan on seven days. Nature and birding trips run from 9 to 14 days. To combine the north, the south and the Danakil, allow two to three weeks.
There are no direct domestic flights between Lalibela, Gondar and Axum. Every connection goes through Addis Ababa, so we often mix flights with overland drives to save time.
How much does an Ethiopia tour cost?
Day trips from Addis Ababa start from $55 per person. Multi-day tours range from $345 to $1,599 per person, depending on the route, group size, season and hotel level. Most packages include the guide, driver, vehicle, fuel, entrance fees, accommodation and meals. International flights, tips and personal expenses are not included.
When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?
The main travel season runs from October to March, when the rains have ended, the highlands are green and the roads are dry. September brings the end of the rains and the Meskel festival. January is busy with Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) and Timkat, so book early for Lalibela and Gondar. The Danakil Depression is best visited between November and February, when temperatures are lower.
How do I book an Ethiopia tour?
Send us your dates and the places you want to see through the enquiry form, WhatsApp or email. You get a reply within 2 hours and a detailed itinerary with a quote within 24 hours. You can change anything in the plan before you confirm.
Explore With Us.
At Drive Ethiopia, we are committed to providing exceptional service, knowledgeable guides, comfortable accommodations, and seamless logistics. Our experienced team is passionate about showcasing the best of Ethiopia and ensuring that every aspect of your tour exceeds your expectations.
Join us on a remarkable journey through Ethiopia’s captivating landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant culture. Book your tour package with Drive Ethiopia Tour and Travel today and embark on an enriching adventure that will create lifelong memories.
