Tours in Addis Ababa

Leave the city’s bustling streets for Wenchi Crater Lake, and enjoy the serenity of rolling farmland, lush valleys and waterfalls on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa to the heart of an extinct volcano. Walk or ride a 2.5-mile (4-km) trail to the edge of the lake, passing green fields and small villages. Take in views of the lake shore from a peaceful dock, with the chance to hike or ride a mule along the shore.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Ethiopia’s capital on this immersive full-day city tour of Addis Ababa. From ancient churches and buzzing markets to panoramic viewpoints and traditional coffee ceremonies, this tour reveals the layers of history, culture, and daily life that make Addis so unforgettable. Perfect for first-time visitors and culture lovers, this guided experience offers both insight and adventure—all in one day.

The Lower Omo River in south west Ethiopia is home to eight different tribes whose population is about 200,000. They have lived there for centuries. The valley is mostly a dry savanna expanse fed by the Omo River –one of their most important resources. Along the river and throughout the valley region, hundreds of small tribal villages pepper the landscape, each of them with their unique customs and even their own language.

This 3-day adventure offers a rare chance to explore one of Africa’s most biodiverse and least-visited national parks in a short time. Unlike standard drives, this tour combines trekking, wildlife viewing, and cultural encounters, giving travelers a full immersion into Ethiopia’s natural beauty. You’ll journey from the Afro-alpine plateau of Sanetti, home to the endangered Ethiopian wolf, to the lush Harenna Forest, one of the last remaining cloud forests in the country. With experienced local guides, small group comfort, and flexible pacing, it’s the perfect balance between adventure, nature, and authentic discovery.

Ethiopia's historic north is rich in cultural heritage. Visit the ancient centres of Axum, Gondar, the magnificent complex of Lalibela and the 17th century monasteries of Lake Tana. A visit to the lush panoramas of the Simien Mountains National Park reveals a natural beauty, rich with endemic mammal and birdlife.

Bale Mountains National Park is suitably a walking, trekking and hiking area for hikers, culture and nature enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, researchers and more. The park is known for being home to the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, giant molerat and Bale monkey. UNESCO has estimated that more mammal species would become extinct were the habitats of the Bale Mountains to decline than if any other area of equivalent size on the globe were to disappear and, when this is combined with rare amphibian species, endemic birds and spectacular flora, it is easy to see why the park is designated as a Biodiversity Hotspot by Conservation International.

This park is 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa (and a few kilometers west of Awash), with its southern boundary along the Awash River, and covers 756 square kilometers of acacia woodland and grassland. Wildlife in this park include the East African oryx, Soemmerring's gazelle, dik-dik, the lesser and greater kudus, and warthogs. Anubis baboons and hamadryas baboons are present, as well as over 453 species of native birds, and also the rare Abyssinian Roller can be seen here.

This tour is recommended for travellers who are cofee enthusiasts or in coffee import export businesses. Ethiopia is The Origin of Coffee. Abyssinia, now Ethiopia, is the original home of the coffee (arabica) plant. Kaffa, the province in the south-western highlands where they first bloomed, gave its name to coffee. The formal cultivation and use of coffee as a beverage began early in the 9th century.

Take in the leading historic and cultural sights of the city, with time for traditional Ethiopian lunch and coffee. This is the perfect tour if you have only limited time to explore Addis.

Learn about Ethiopia's rich history with his full-day private tours to the three of the most important ancient sites in the Addis area. You’ll visit the UNESCO-Listed Tiya-with its ancient standing stones -as well as the Adadi Mariam Rock-Hewen church and Melka Kunture Prehistoric Site, where tools from 1.5 million years ago were found. -Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned Vehicle -A professional driver /Guide will lead the way -Enjoying the country's lifetime Experience

This trip takes you the south of Ethiopia to meet and share the experience of the Omo valley people. Inspired by their environment of wild trees, exotic flowers and lush vegetation these tribes use colorful make-up, bright yellows, startling whites and rich earth-reds created from the clay soil. The Omo Valley is one of the most culturally rich tribal regions on the African continent. They wear flamboyant accessories and brilliant head decorations to become a walking body of art. As a celebration of themselves, they paint each other’s bodies and make bold decisions about their outfits motivated by the sheer fun of creating and showing off to other members of the tribe.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to immerse in the fabric of some of these societies, including the Mursi, Hamer and Karo tribes, each with their distinct culture. From Addis Ababa we drive to the Omo Valley region and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to spot hippos and an array of water birds. For the next few days we move from village to village, witnessing traditional lifestyles. The Mursi traditions, whose women insert large clay plates in their lower lips, and the Hamer, who scar and paint their bodies in a mark of their culture, are incredibly fascinating. Visiting the Danakil Depression is a real expedition. The sometimes very rough roads are leading into hot and dusty area. But you are going to be rewarded with a once in a lifetime experience in one of the most beautiful places on our planet. Extraordinary scenery, amazing nights under the stars and the brave Afar people are waiting for you.

One of Ethiopia’s more popular attractions to catch the eye and interest of tourists is the yearly Meskel celebration. The September Meskel Festival marks the finding of the True Cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The festival is ancient, dating back over 1,600 years. It is celebrated with yellow Meskel daisies placed on top of huge bonfires that are lit in the evening in front of the throngs of celebrants.

Bale Mountains National Park is suitably a walking, trekking and hiking area for hikers, culture and nature enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, researchers and more. The park is known for being home to the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala, giant molerat and Bale monkey. UNESCO has estimated that more mammal species would become extinct were the habitats of the Bale Mountains to decline than if any other area of equivalent size on the globe were to disappear and, when this is combined with rare amphibian species, endemic birds and spectacular flora, it is easy to see why the park is designated as a Biodiversity Hotspot by Conservation International.

One of the most important pre-historic sites in Ethiopia, Melka Kunture was occupied intermittently for 1.8 million years from the Early Stone Age into the New Stone Age. Built during the 12th or 13th Century, Adadi Mariam is the southernmost of Ethiopia's rock-hewn churches still in existence. Local tradition associates it with King Lalibela's visit to the area in 1106, and there are certainly similarities between it and the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

During this eight-day exploration of Ethiopia, you'll discover ancient history, endless landscapes, artistic riches, and delicious cuisine. Starting in Addis Ababa, you'll meet 'Lucy', one of the oldest Hominid Fossil found on earth. Traveling further afield, explore the incredible churches at Lalibela and the remains of millennia-old kingdoms at Axum and Gondar. Visit Simien Mountains National Park, with some of the highest peaks in Africa. You'll soon understand why Ethiopia is nicknamed the 'Land of Origins'.

This tour offers a comprehensive experience of Addis Ababa, including a visit to the National Museum, where you can see the world-famous early human remains of Lucy. Explore the vibrant Merkato, the largest open-air market in the city, and soak in the breathtaking views of Addis Ababa from the Hill of Entoto. Finally, discover the Trinity Church, which is believed to house the tomb of HIM Hile Selassie. Join us on this captivating journey and uncover the rich history and beauty of Addis Ababa.

Zagol Ethiopia Tours offer this tour to visit Lalibela Addis Ababa Debre Libanos monastery and Lake Langano.

Take a relaxing time outside of Addis to discover volcanic crater lakes scenery with Addis Authentic Tours. This Tour will be the chance to discover more about Oromo culture while enjoying breath taking landscapes. During this tour, you will enjoy bird watching, local beverage, kayaking on a volcanic lake and discover ethiopian food in one of the finest resort of Bishoftu !

This is a small group photographic expedition to the remote tribes of the Omo Valley to witness some of the last remaining authentic tribes on the African continent. These photographic expeditions will take you on the east side of the Omo River. On this photo trip you will visit the Konso, Hamer, Kara, and Nyangatom tribes. You will spend a couple of days visiting their villages and intermingling with the different tribes, learning their lifestyle, attending ceremonies and rituals, and taking photos. There will be enough time with good light on different days to photograph their day-to-day activities, their body and face painting, herding of cattle, farming, and more. Being isolated from the fast-moving world because of its remote location for thousands of years, the Omo Valley is truly a haven for anthropologists and photographers looking for a unique photographic opportunity to a lesser-known and seldom-photographed region.

Explore the Omo Valley in Ethiopia on a 5-day tour from Addis Ababa. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions of the local tribes, including the Dorze, Konso, Kara, Hamer, Dassanech, and Mursi people. Discover the Omo Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 5-day tour Learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture Explore the nine UNESCO-listed villages of the Konso people and their culture and Visit the Kara village and witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony, See the Mursi tribe, known for the women's large clay lip plates as adornment

For many reasons, you may happen to be in Addis, be it a long layover at the airport, short business trip or a family vacation, we know how to deviate from the ordinary and plan an unforgettable tour in the best activities you aspire. We, at Dil Tour, are both humbled and privileged to let you sink your teeth into Addis Ababa. With this tour you will visit the main attractions the city has including: the museums, the famous market place of Merkato, Entoto Mt, combining it with traditional cuisine for lunch, Ethiopian coffee and even local beer tasting. This full day city tour creates an opportunity to explore overview of history & culture of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa and its peoples, cultural food and drinks, whilst socializing with others who join the group from various part of the world. The tour is accompanied by well versed & well-groomed drivers & professional guides that make personal and traveler safety their anthem, so feel safe with us!

Early morning, depart Addis Ababa, driving south through the Rift Valley, then east to the Awash National Park. Lunch in the park, followed by some rest time. In the afternoon, take a short game drive through the Ilala Sala Plain in the southern part of the Park. This offers a chance to see the local wildlife, such as oryx, baboons, kudu, warthogs, gazelles and colubus monkeys. There will also be a opportunity to visit the Awash River Falls – a water fall described as a “scaled-down version of Victoria Falls. Take a slight detour to refresh at the Sodere complex of natural hot spring waters. Sodere lies alongside the Awash River and features lush, shady vegetation. Vervet monkeys live on the resort grounds. Crocodiles and, less frequently, hippos may be seen in the nearby Awash River. After lunch, continue on the journey back to Addis Ababa.

Take the worry out of your arrival to Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 10 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan / minibus.