Travel and transport agencies Ethiopia

Afework Bezabhi, aka Lungo Kebede, specializes in the Omo Valley region, but can also create tailor-made tours in all other parts of the country. Possibilities include a visit to Addis Ababa, the historic Northern Route, the Rift Valley in the east, Bale and the Omo Valley in the south, and the Danakil Depression. Lungo Local Tours offers tours to suit all budgets, whether for backpackers, families or individuals.

Founded more than 20 years ago, this travel agency is an actor of solidarity tourism. Indeed, since its birth, it has been dedicated to the production and realization of trips for people who are curious to approach the political, economic and cultural realities of the countries they visit. The agency proposes to meet those who work for the development of their country: local associations, non-governmental organizations, creators of small businesses, teachers, doctors, artists...

This tour operator is run by Zena, an Englishwoman of Tanzanian origin who gave up her Western life and the London cold to return to her homeland and realize her dream of setting up her own agency. Dynamic, full of ideas and reactive, she organizes tailor-made trips with an eye to the quality of the services on offer. In addition to classic safaris in Tanzania's northern national parks (including the Great Migration), she offers innovative experiential tours, as well as tours and stays in Zanzibar.

This tour operator is a small Franco-Ethiopian family unit that loves to share its passion for the country with visitors wishing to discover its magic. The team is made up of professional French-speaking guides and experienced drivers who will guide you and help you discover the fantastic facets of Ethiopia. New minibuses and Land Cruisers for safe travel on Ethiopian roads. From the historic road to the northern Omo Valley, Simien and Bale, our agency offers you the most beautiful circuits in the country.

Akaïna tailors its trips to your desires, giving you the time to discover things at your own pace.

The airport is 20 minutes from the city center (if traffic is good) and 5 minutes from the Bole area. Terminal 2 handles the majority of international flights, while Terminal 1 (a 5-minute walk away) handles domestic flights. E-visa is compulsory and pre-approved on arrival, so formalities are swift. The major hotels have their own transfer service, free of charge in Bole (remember this when booking). A cash dispenser (birr) is available at the airport.

Offers privatized boats for the day or half day for tourists who want to visit the monasteries on Lake Tana since Bahar Dar.

Atalante is an agency created in 1986 by two passionate travellers, and is a forerunner in the organisation of treks and in its commitment to responsible tourism. High level trekking or simple walks in the countryside, there is something for all physical conditions, so to each his own trek (Vercors, Auvergne, Brittany, Corsica, Cevennes, Alps...), in small groups, with family or in free walking. She can also create a unique adventure trip according to your wishes, aspirations and desires!

Need to escape, want to go off the beaten track? Push the door of Horizons Nomades, a travel agency unlike any other, almost confidential in this alley in Strasbourg, but one that lovers of beautiful travels know how to find. The frame already transports you elsewhere, nothing standardized, exotic or oriental furniture, unusual objects, sculptures, masks and African jewellery set the tone here and there, and awakens the instinct to travel if you didn't have it! The welcome is up to your expectations, we take the time to listen to you, we exchange and we prepare a tailor-made trip, in particular conditions of discovery of countries and peoples sometimes unknown, and that is what makes the difference with the other brands. With Horizons Nomades, luxury does not depend on the number of stars in a hotel facility, luxury is being found almost alone or in a small group, with an experienced guide. Hiking in preserved landscapes, camel trekking, bivouacs and nights under the stars, local cuisine, cultural sharing, it is another art of travelling. Destinations make you dream...

Agency specialized in bird watching, wildlife observation and photo safaris (acquisition of skills). It offers an excellent service, very professional, and fortunately since the tours offered are quite expensive. Many types of stays in Bulgaria are regularly proposed where you will join a group, usually from 4 people: photographing flowers, birds, observing nature while having access to the spa at the end of the day. In short, you should find what you want on the website.

This tour operator organizes immersion trips in small groups of 4 to 8 participants. Nature, Culture and Encounters are the keywords of the trips offered in 80 destinations far away from our western culture. In collaboration with local partners, Explorator offers several formulas (Discovery, Family, Tailor-made...). As culture passersby, the best guides will share with you their immersion in local life, encouraging spontaneous encounters with the locals. Trips that adapt to all desires.

In association with the Intermèdes agency, Terre Entière offers pilgrimages and spiritual itineraries to the most important sites in the Christian tradition. The pilgrimages are accompanied by experienced religious who will help you experience a spiritual itinerary in a spirit of openness. Groups are limited to 25 participants.

Accompanied and advised by one of these passionate experts, true specialists in travel in France and abroad, you will build together the "trip of your dreams" and discover secret addresses and off-the-beaten-track experiences during tailor-made itineraries. Your consultant will welcome you in the agency's "Travel Space": a cosy lounge with a large screen projection of the essential stages of your future trip, to meet your expectations, and even beyond, and create a truly authentic tailor-made trip!

Adeo... latin for "I'm going towards". To other places, other countries, but above all to others.

Objectif Nature is a specialist in photo safaris and trips focusing on wildlife observation and photography, offering more than 100 photo safaris (with a photo guide) on every continent, in over 30 countries. The agency, which has specialized in nature travel since 1990, also offers tailor-made safaris for the adventurer in you. Equipment rental is also available: Objectif Nature has long-standing partnerships with well-known brands such as Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Tamron, Sigma, Leica and Steiner.

Travel differently! The agency was created in 1996 around Maurice Freund, who had founded Point-Mulhouse, the company which created  the flight charter in France. First named Point - Africa then Point-Travels in 2015, has as principle that 400 years of North-South relationships did not make it possible to establish a relation right and balanced between the two parts. On the contrary! For the militants of Point Voyages, no hierarchisation of the cultures, and thus no reports of domination. The Western superiority, based on its only technological supremacy, is an illusion which leads planet to the catastrophe. It is urgent to hear other companies, carrying other values and other messages. Point-Voyage refuses assistantship or charity. Its only requirement is justice. They offer themed tours and ecotouristic in the not very tourist Africa, in particular in Chad or in Mauritania, as well as dry flights at low prices (Marseille-Djan and Marseille-Faya Largeau north of Chad). And all this from the village of Can in Ardeche which accommodates guests, in summer, in a true African camping! Since 2015 and its name change, the agency proposes travels around  the world, in permanent adequacy with its values.

La Balaguère is an agency specialized in walking and cycling trips. It offers trips with or without a guide, for families or small groups, for all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers. She takes you to the end of the world, but also (and especially!) in the Gers. Her stay "Between culture and gastronomy, happiness is in the Gers" mixes 3 hours of walking daily and visits of cultural and patrimonial sites : Flaran Abbey and Valence-sur-Baïse, Auch, Larressingle and Condom, Gondrin and the hills of Armagnac.

This travel agency offers very attractive prices. We'll organize the cheapest possible trip for you, and the one best suited to your requirements and the services you want. You can travel in private service for two people or more, at your own pace, with the best guides, thanks to the receptives selected by AURIGE - GROUPE MELTOUR. You'll also be able to attend the most popular traditional festivals and celebrations in the country you wish to visit. AURIGE - GROUPE MELTOUR offers a reliable service.

Created by Guy de Saint-Cyr, one of the world's greatest lava hunters, and managed by Tanguy, the Aventure et Volcans agency organizes tours on all continents focusing on active volcanoes and burning craters. Emotions and change of scenery guaranteed on the most beautiful volcanoes of the planet! In addition to the discovery of biodiversity and local populations, the different tours offered allow you to discover spectacular sites. The number of places being limited to each trip, be explosive to book your trip.

Trips like no other. Trips at your own pace to experience all kinds of adventures, not far from here for a hike in the Vercors or at the end of the world for a photo safari in Botswana. A small experienced team is at your disposal to propose you a trip adapted to all your desires. You will find in this agency personalized advices, original and off the beaten track trips. Flights, with or without guide, various accommodations, hiking, cultural trips..

Their slogan offers you the chance to be seven years younger, in other words, to live according to the Ethiopian calendar for the duration of a trip! The agency offers all the classic tours (Lalibela, the Simien mountains of Bale, the castles of Gondar, Lake Tana, the tribes of the Omo Valley), as well as more adventurous expeditions, for example to the little-explored Abiata - Shalla lakes region. This tour operator is one of the largest in Ethiopia and has a long tradition of welcoming French-speaking travellers.

Ethiopia by bike! That's the way this agency wants you to discover the country. Whether on the road or in the mountains, this is your chance to meet the local people. Sunny Land Ethiopia also offers classic tours, festival packages and themed guided tours. Getachew Tsega'ab is a tailor-made tour organizer who listens to his customers. He also employs excellent, English-speaking drivers.

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.

Passionate tour guides have decided to come together to create an agency that wants to make the trip a moment of conviviality, and small scale stays, never more than 12 participants, while respecting the populations and the environment. Several Planet Discovery tours pass through the city of Ōsaka including the original "Japanese Notebooks", discovery and creativity that will introduce you to calligraphic writing, haiku but will also allow you to meet artists in the fields of manga, printmaking or raku.

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.

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

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.

This tour operator offers intelligent travel in Ethiopia, limiting the negative impact that tourism can sometimes have on local populations and the environment. Ecologically and socially responsible, SimienEcoTours offers you the chance to participate in sustainable projects, such as helping disabled children at school. Specializing in the Simien region, SimienEcoTours also offers all kinds of tailor-made tours to the four corners of the country. A serious agency with good services and excellent guides.

Go where others do not go with passionate people committed to the planet. Terres oubliées is a creator of authentic trips with a naturalist approach. Invitation to the discovery of landscapes around the world. Several ranges of trips. Trek and Adventure trips to discover the world by foot, sea kayak, ski... according to your level and always with groups of 8 people maximum. Immersion trips in the nature with experienced guides. Photo trips to focus your lens on the most surprising landscapes. Exceptional cruises on remote seas. And customized trips to meet all your expectations. Beautiful human experiences.

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.

Founded in Zurich in 1906 by Alfred Kuoni, the Swiss company has always been known for its high standards of quality in travel. From this long history, Kuoni has developed an incomparable know-how that allows it to anticipate new trends and the desires of its customers. Independent since 2013, Kuoni France is the leading specialist in escorted tours, Indian Ocean holidays and cruises, and is a key reference in the world of luxury travel.

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.

The African dream begins here! Club Aventure represented in Switzerland here, offers all-destination trips to set out on a package adventure while keeping a spirit of discovery. On the same premises, the Terres Sauvages agency is specialised in safaris in Southern Africa. Total immersion in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania or Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana, for luxury tours, adventure or on elephant back, by canoe, by car, in abivouac or in a hotel. In short, a tour according to our desires suggested by agents who know the field well.

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

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.

The Arba Minch Tourist Guides Association was founded and is run by a cooperative of local guides working in the area. It is the official guide association of Arba Minch. Expeditions around the town can be organized over several days. The emphasis is on cultural exchange, for hosts and visitors alike. An excellent opportunity to discover traditional ways of life. Guided excursions to Lake Chamo, Nechisar Park or the Omo Valley.

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.

Simien Mountain Tours offers a personalized service with an emphasis on quality, essential to ensure safety during a trek in the Simien. Our logistics are optimized and our organization is meticulous, so that you can make the most of your stay. In addition to classic tours (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Tigray, Omo Valley, Danakil, Harar...), Simien Mountains Tours offers documentary film-making, hotel and flight reservations, and vehicle rental. Very warm welcome from manager Mickey.

Solomon Getu travelled the roads of Ethiopia for a number of well-known tour operators before setting up his own agency. He speaks very good French, which makes it much easier for French speakers to prepare their stay. Passionate about his country, he is committed to promoting local culture and traditional customs. From hikes in national parks to cultural and historical tours and festival packages, he's the ideal local expert to organize your stay.

Gismu Syum is a local guide with in-depth knowledge of Simien National Park who has set up his own agency and speaks excellent English. He looks after his clients, employing the best cooks in the region, and either guides his groups himself or entrusts them to Alex, another good guide. A true trekking expert in the region, he will lead you to discover giant lobelias, gelada baboons and ibex walia, and share his secrets with you. An unforgettable trek thanks to this reliable agency with excellent services.

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 only incoming agency based in Jinka offers all-inclusive tours of the Omo Valley, including visits to the various tribes. Local guides are provided, as is a scout in Mago Park. 4 x 4 rental also available. Good service, and if you land directly by plane, it's very easy to organize. Lalo Dessa is a native of the region, and her strong points are of course knowing the terrain and, above all, the people of the villages personally, but also taking good care of her customers.

This travel agency offers very attractive prices. It will organize for you the cheapest trip possible as well as the best adapted to your request and to the services you wish. You will be able to travel in private service from two people, at your own pace, with the best guides, thanks to the receptive partners selected by AURIGE - GROUPE MELTOUR. You will also be able to attend the most popular traditional festivals and celebrations in the country you wish to visit. The agency offers a serious service.