Photo of our staff during annual training session
SimienEcoTours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,377 to $6,024 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Carlo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exploring Ethiopia beside the usual paths
I wanted to combine a business trip with a private tour in Ethiopia, together with a friend. The roundtrip of 5 days was fully organised by SimienEcoTours. We had a choice of various options. All was perfectly organised, starting from preliminary documentation, domestic flights, hotels and local guides. As a very experienced traveller, I was exited about the way we travelled through Ethiopia. The local guides were simply great in terms of knowledge and responding to our individual wishes, all this made our trip unforgettable. Atfter this visit, I have put Ethiopia on my personal "bucket-list" to go back and for sure, I will travel with SimienEcoTours again.
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Email Matthias R. Koch | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three fascinating weeks of nature and culture
Back from a three-week solo trip through Ethiopia, filled with fantastic memories...
Although planned relatively last minute (just under three weeks from the initial idea to departure), Franziska from Simien Eco Tours managed to perfectly blend nature, culture, and my main requirement of "no stress" into the tour plan. She even accommodated a slight change of plans because the hippos weren't where they were supposed to be...
So, after arriving in Addis Ababa early in the morning, I didn't immediately catch the next flight – even though Addis isn't exactly the place for relaxing. I took a stroll, lazed around a bit, and then, refreshed, traveled to Lalibela the next day. The unforgettable experience of Orthodox Easter, including participating in the age-old ceremonies, wrapped in a white robe, among thousands of worshippers, was probably my most memorable moment.
So, after arriving in Addis Ababa early in the morning, I didn't immediately catch the next flight – even though Addis isn't exactly known for its tranquility. On the journey to the Simien Mountains, the air became noticeably thin (lodge at 3300m) and cool. A morning hike led to a close encounter with a large troop of baboons (my guide: "No problem, you can go slowly closer" - why was the local guide armed again? Oh yes, potential leopards...) and a fantastic view of the mountains.
We continued by car to Lake Tana - an extensive boat trip, just the right prelude for me, a native of Lake Constance, to an impressive visit to one of the many monasteries on the islands.
The strenuous drive to Tis Abaye was more than compensated for by the hike to the Blue Nile Falls. Here, too, it became clear that the common practice in Ethiopia of hiring a local guide at every location makes for interesting stories. Here, too, the guide seemed to know everyone we met and always had a friendly word for us.
The drive through the Great Rift Valley to Hawassa and a hike along the rift rim to the hot springs really brought home just how ancient this land is...
Arba Minch then became my "no-stress" base for several days of interesting excursions on Lake Abaya and to the Dorze and Konso villages. Thanks to the local guides, the experience was relaxed, fun, and full of warmth – and in the afternoons, I enjoyed a few laps in the decadent tourist pool ;) ...
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, never felt unsafe, and always felt well taken care of. Throughout the entire journey, I had an exceptionally attentive ("you have to drink more!!"), knowledgeable, and friendly guide. Even the significant impact of the Iranian crisis was handled well thanks to the perfect organization by Simien Eco Tours. Even bringing binoculars (think carefully about whether you really want them) was made possible through the patient efforts of Marco at customs and my guide on every single domestic flight.
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, never felt unsafe, and always felt well looked after. My sincere thanks to the whole team and here's the sixth star "*", because I could only give five.
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Email Loredana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
fantastic
I wanted to go to Ethiopia with my dog, and the agency's professionalism allowed me to make my dream come true. It was a wonderful experience: I saw beautiful places, met fantastic people, and above all, I had 24-hour assistance from my guide, Girum. The hotels were all excellent, obviously compared to Ethiopian standards. The food was excellent, and for car transfers, the drivers were always excellent, especially Gigi.
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Email Mciael Blanc | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It is easy to travel with SimienEcoTours, because the planning was perfect and was realized
Our guide Joshua was very qualified, empathic and caring. It was easy to discuss with him our requests for modification. As a proud Ethiopian, he represented his country excellently and it accessible to us.
The local guides we met had an excellent knowledge of what they showed to us but their english was for us as non-native speaker sometimes difficult. Joshua several times tried to help us.
The hotels they choosed for us were all ok, very friendly staff and good facilities (such as pool, sauna)
Culturally, historically and archeologically an extremely interesting country, but it is necessary, especially for elder clients to plan in between a little bit time for relax.
A must for people with cultural and geological interests in Africa, not for interests in fauna and flora.
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Email Piercarlo Versiglia | 65+ years of age
An amazing experience
Was not just a travel, was a real amazing experience . Thanks to Lorenzo and Marco that are super professionals.What is more they are focused on partecipants and security
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Email Sonia e Gianni | 50-65 years of age
Amazing experience! The Tour operator really have done a beautifull holliday, we’re two, well done!!
Good service, comunication, Good guide Elias. We’re Italian sorry for our bed English ! Ti was greate!
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Email Tobi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
wonderful Trip to Ethiopia!
My wife and I booked a 10 day tour to the coffee region of Ethiopia through this agency and were very satisfied. Our expectations were completely met and we can recommend this agency 100%! We will be back!
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Email Hermann Brugger | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The adventure tour to Ethiopia's highest mountains ranks among the best experiences we ever had.
We have traveled a lifetime through all continents and most geographic areas of the globe as individual travelers and adventurers. I'd like to say that this adventure tour was one of the best we ever had. Communications ahead of departure and services during the trek and transfers were optimal and came up to our expectations. Agency, guide and staff were terrific and very flexible to comply with our wishes. We want to come back and recommend SimienEcoTours to those who love mountaineering and want to explore culture and peoples of Ethiopia!
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Email Beatrice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They made our trip an unforgettable experience.
The whole package fitted together perfectly from start to finish. Their experience makes the difference.
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Email Victotia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
100% recommended company
Everything about this tour and company was great, from the planning process (they always reply fast and they will adjust everything to your needs) to the tour itself. My guide, Enisha, was really really nice and professional, I always felt comfortable and happy with her. I was travelling on my own on an unknown country, but she and all drivers always made me feel safe and confident. All hotels were good and clean (obviously some are better than other because of the remoteness), they all had good food, the cars were comfortable, and all the sights were great. I would definetly recommend SimienEcoTours.