Our Ethiopia vacations & tours
Our Ethiopia vacations and Ethiopia tours introduce you to the people and culture of this East African country. You will sample the finest vegan food (few countries do it better), go trekking in the Bale Mountains, hike to see the baboons in the Simien Mountains, or travel the Northern Circuit to admire the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. And wherever you go, you’ll be in the company of knowledgeable local guides and staying in smaller, often family-run accommodation. It’s the best way to travel here, and definitely the best introduction to Ethiopia.
Our top trips
Ethiopia vacations, tailor made
From
£3975
14 days
ex flights
Discover the natural beauty and culture of Ethiopia
Tailor made
Ethiopia tour, The Best of Ethiopia
From
£4199 to £4749
18 days
ex flights
Vibrant tribal cultures and fascinating historic sites
Small group2026: 14 Nov, 2027: 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 21 Nov, 2028: 6 Jan, 19 Nov
Ethiopia vegan tour
From
£2795
10 days
ex flights
Explore Ethiopia, a vegan nation, great vegan foods
Tailor made
Gurage homestay and trekking vacation, Ethiopia
From
US $349
4 days
ex flights
Trekking in green countryside as guests of the villagers
Tailor made
Southern Ethiopia, tailor made vacation
From
£6695
10 days
ex flights
The privilege to spend time with Ethiopia timeless tribes
Tailor made
Omo Valley vacation, Ethiopia
From
US $1325
8 days
ex flights
Guests of the Hamer and Omo's remote wilderness
Tailor made
Timkat Festival in Ethiopia vacation
From
£3575
16 days
ex flights
Join the colorful Ethiopian Christmas and Timket Festivals
Small group2026: 26 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan
Ethiopia walking, nature and culture tour
From
€1900 to €2800
11 days
ex flights
3 day Simien Mountain trek, Danakil & Omo Valley
Tailor made
Ethiopia wildlife tours
From
£3995
15 days
ex flights
Ethiopian Wildlife Safari for Endemic and Rare Mammals
Tailor made
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About our Ethiopia vacations
Cultural discovery
When thinking of Ethiopian culture, many people think of the tribes along the Omo Valley, each with their own distinctive traditions. Our cultural vacations tread carefully here: the Omo tribes continue to maintain their unique cultures and languages under pressure from displacement and increasing interest from tourists. Our tours help by keeping group sizes very small, briefing visitors on local customs, and visiting lesser-visited villages so that the benefits of tourism are more equally spread.
Walking vacations
Our Ethiopia walking vacations take you to trails that are refreshingly crowd-free and work with guides who will introduce you to communities away from the busier sights. Most of our Ethiopia trekking is done in the north of the country, especially in the Simien Mountains National Park, where you can encounter Gelada baboons in the grasslands and rare Walia ibex. You can also explore the Bale Mountains south of Addis Ababa, and do so either in a small group or on a tailor made trip.
Northern Circuit
The Northern Circuit is the most popular – and most impressive – tourism route in Ethiopia, going from Bahir Dar on the shore of Lake Tana (said to be the source of the Blue Nile) to Gondar, Axum and the ancient underground churches of Lalibela. Our small group and tailor made trips on this route normally travel in a clockwise direction, and last for around two weeks, so that you can get the most from the country. A highlight of our Northern Circuit tours is our guided, community based trekking in the Simien Mountains, between Gondar and Axum.
Latest reviews
4.7
76Ethiopia vacations reviews
Thomas Mariee17 Oct 2026
Tigray is truly extraordinary and far off the beaten track. The real highlight was the people: genuine, warm encounters with locals, guided by Berhe, who was simply outstanding... 5/5, an unforgettable trip.read more
John Simpson02 Oct 2026
Local guides used, female guides used, payments made to local people in villages, Ethiopian owned hotels and restaurants used, respectful relationships were clear. Guides knowledgeable about local issues.read more
David Simcock21 Mar 2026
A really incredible experience. Seeing all the tribal people in the south and seeing the worshippers in many of the churches in the north. 5 stars.read more
Rick Haycock07 Feb 2026
Visiting the various tribal communities and we were very lucky to be on the right day to witness a bull jumping initiation rites ceremony. We had a wonderful time and saw amazing sights, we give it 5 stars for interest and adventure.read more
