Travel and transport agencies Addis-Abeba

This Addis-based tour operator was created by an Ethiopian (Bogale) and his Belgian partner. This dynamic agency offers a wide choice of pre-established or tailor-made tours. Historic Route" tours, cultural tours, "festival" tours and "adventure" tours, as well as mountain bike tours, mainly in the north of the country and in the Bale Mountains. Services include multilingual guides, flight bookings, transfers and car rentals. A serious agency with good services.

An American-Ethiopian couple (Tania and Cheru) run this serious agency, which has gone from strength to strength since its creation in 2007. Tours are offered in all regions of Ethiopia, aboard 4 x 4 vehicles or minibuses. From Addis Ababa and the surrounding area, to the North, South and East, these tours are tailor-made. Abeba Tours is committed to responsible tourism, developing programs linked to environmental protection and community aid. Competent staff. Souvenir store.

This agency is in charge of organizing tours in Ethiopia from A to Z, for individual or group tours. It also operates in other nearby countries with partners in Djibouti, Kenya, and Somaliland. The tours are tailor-made according to your wishes, time and budget. Tours focused on history, culture, nature, archaeology, trekking, birdwatching. 4x4 vehicles (perfect for photo safaris), minibuses or buses.

Adika is a major cab company. Reservations can be made by phone or app, directly on your smartphone. Ride is another popular smartphone app for booking Uber-style cabs (with tracking of driver, car and estimated fare). You'll need to buy a local SIM card to use these location-based applications. Be aware that traffic jams are heavy in the center of Addis, and you'll need to allow for long journey times.

Tesfa Tours is an incoming agency that works with local communities and tourism professionals. The aim is to develop a wide network of tourism players throughout the country, enabling organized tours and customer services to be optimized. Everything is planned for the customer, from visits to hotels and meetings with the local population. They offer treks in the Wollo (around Lalibela), Tigray (around Adigrat), Simien (Janamora) and Wof Washa (near Ankober).

Absolute Ethiopia Tours is a 100% Ethiopian agency run by Yayehyirad Emeru, a graduate of Bahar Dar University in art, geography and history, and a former teacher. It offers top-of-the-range tours across Ethiopia, from north to south and east to west, for groups or families with a high cultural demand. Tailor-made tours with carefully selected guides. Good logistics allow staff to focus on details. Our tours are classic and touristy.

Paradise Ethiopia Travel is a long-established Ethiopian incoming agency, headed by the very friendly Fitsum Gezahegne. The company offers package tours and tailor-made tours throughout the country, from Addis Ababa to the Historical Road in the North, the Rift Valley in the East, Bale and the Omo Valley in the South, the Danakil Depression, as well as themed tours accompanied by highly professional guides. An interesting calendar of possible monthly tours is available on the company's website.

Established over twenty years ago, this agency is an expert in organizing tours of Ethiopia. For the more adventurous, sports and adrenaline activities such as rafting, paragliding and hot-air ballooning are also on offer. Those wishing to discover Ethiopian culture can opt for historical, cultural or even gastronomic tours throughout the country. The program also includes stays in hotels near hot springs or on the beach. It's possible to personalize your tour to suit your own tastes.

GETTS is a tour operator offering a variety of tours throughout Ethiopia. Cultural and religious tours are offered, accompanied by guides who speak several languages, including French. There's also a choice of historical routes in the north of the country, the Omo Valley in the south, the Danakil Depression or, for the more athletic, trekking in the Simien or Bale mountains. All tours are tailor-made.

Tewodros Solomon is happy to help people discover his country. He was a tour guide for many years before setting up his own business in 2013. He therefore has a wealth of experience and will give you a warm welcome as soon as you arrive. Fully fluent in French, he and his team will tailor-make your trip according to your wishes. He has put together a variety of tours to the four corners of Ethiopia. Tema Tour Ethiopia invites you to discover Ethiopian culture and history with a local team who knows the people well.

Direct flights to Addis Ababa from Paris. Foreign tourists with an international Ethiopian Airlines flight benefit from the resident fare for domestic flights, which is a really good deal. The airline serves twenty local destinations, including Lalibela, Gondar, Bahar Dar, Dire Dawa, Arba Minch and Djinka, to name but a few of the most popular. There are several Ethiopan Airlines offices in town: at the bottom of Churchill Road, on De Gaulle Square in Piazza, at the Hilton Hotel and at the Radisson Blu. Book in advance during the holiday season.

It's an incoming agency founded by an Ethiopian couple with a passion for travel and a background in tourism, and over thirty years' experience. Whether you're a couple or a family, you can opt for a standard tour or one entirely à la carte. From the churches of Lalibela and the castles of Gondar, to expeditions in the Omo Valley and the Simien National Park, the agency offers the best of Ethiopia, for a stay dedicated to culture, history or nature. The range of proposals is vast.

This high-end Ethiopian tour operator was founded by Binyam Ayaliew Kassaye, who studied at the hotel school in Addis Ababa before working as a guide in Lalibela. He organizes all types of trips from Harar to Lalibela, from Lake Chamo to the coffee plantations of Awassa, with itineraries designed in every corner of the country. Inside Ethiopia Tours focuses on culture, history and traditional lifestyles, as well as music and gastronomy. Our highly experienced Ethiopian team knows the local population inside out.

This Swiss tour operator, based in Addis Ababa, offers tailor-made, hand-crafted tours to the four corners of the country, from six to sixteen days, as well as themed tours. A wide range of proposals: discovery of the Simien Park and the Bale Massif, visits to Lake Tana and Bahar Dar, the historic sites of Lalibela, trekking in the Simien Mountains, excursions to the Danakil Depression and Harar, discovery of lakes and tribes in the Rift Valley... Family trips are also programmed. Serious agency.

The 728 km Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line takes 12.5 hours to cover its route. It departs from Lebu, 12 km southwest of the capital, and opened to passengers in January 2018. You buy your ticket for red benches or blue berths in two comfort categories (4 or 6 people per compartment). Dining car. Stops currently available at four stations: Adama Debre Zeit, Awash Saba and Dire Dawa towards the east of the country, before Ali Sabieh and Djibouti stations on the other side of the border.

The streetcar network inaugurated in 2015 has two lines: No. 1 east-west from Tor Hailoch to Ayat and No. 2 north-south from Menelik II Square to Kaliti (via Merkato, Lideta and Meskel Square). In theory, the route is convenient if you want to get to the center without taking a cab. In practice, the line is ultra-busy, with almost 120,000 passengers a day for a capacity of 60,000. If you want to give it a try, just avoid rush hour and watch your pockets!

Ethio Bus is the most recommended company for touring the country in luxury buses. We appreciate the comfort and safety of the vehicles. It has three branches in town. From Addis Ababa, remember that everything is a long way by road. Gondar, Bahar Dar, Dessie (but not Lalibela, you'll have to take a local bus to Dessie) and even further afield, Mekele, can be reached in ten to twelve hours. To the south, Ethio Bus serves Hawassa and Arba Minch, both tourist stops, and to the east Dire Dawa, not far from beautiful Harar. For Jinka, the easiest way is by plane.