CEO OF DISCOVER SIMIEN TOUR SAHLIE BEZA
Discover Simien Tour
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,291 to $10,327 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Monika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Passionate, kind, well-organized team that made our Danakil Tour safe & absolutely unforgettable!
I don’t even know where to start… Our 3-day trip to the Danakil Depression with Discover Simien Mountains was an absolutely unforgettable experience – not only because of the surreal landscapes but also thanks to the incredible people we got to meet and travel with.
We chose a private tour, and during our journey, we were joined by Bahran (guide), Addis (driver), and Habtu (cook) – each of them was such a kind, warm, and genuine person. If you’re planning a trip to Danakil or any other part of Ethiopia with Discover Simien Mountains, I truly recommend asking for Addis – he’s an amazing person and an excellent driver.
Our guide (Bahran) explained everything clearly and with great passion. We learned so much about Dallol, the salt lakes, and the volcanoes. The food was another highlight! Habtu somehow managed to cook fresh, tasty meals right in the middle of the desert. We always had enough water and soft drinks, and even got to enjoy some Ethiopian beer or wine while watching the sunset on the salt lake an unforgettable experience.
We also really appreciated the small but thoughtful details, like the portable shower provided during the tour – in such hot conditions, it was a true blessing!
What made this trip even more special was the planning: while most operators follow a similar route, the Discover Simien Mountains team made sure we could arrive early to the main sights and enjoy them in peace before other groups arrived. That sense of privacy and exclusivity was priceless.
We cannot recommend Discover Simien Mountains highly enough – if you’re planning a trip to Danakil or any other region in Ethiopia, this is the team you want to travel with. We felt safe, well taken care of, and genuinely welcomed throughout the journey. We left with the most beautiful memories the kind that stay with you long after the trip ends. It’s hard to put it all into words… you simply have to experience it yourself!
Very well organised, interesting Tour and very good Team!
Our tour was fantastic, a very good and unique experience in Danakil area. The Team was very well organized,. Tourguide, driver and Cook were really nice people and good and reliable experts! We liked their way of Communication and Teamwork, also together with local guides and helpers.
CN
Email Mac | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional tour guide, rich travel programs, very reassuring
I participated in a tribal tour in southern Ethiopia through this travel agency. The tour guide took us to visit many tribes and introduced us to the living customs of the local tribes, and let us enter the places where the tribes live, have in-depth contact with them, and understand their culture, which is a very rare and profound experience.
It was the most fun trip I've ever had, the guide was so kind and tried his best to make me happy.
The Danakil tour and the tribal tour were amazing. The scenery was beautiful, the people were friendly, and it was a great trip that made me want to come back to Ethiopia.
Email Elena Neal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sahlie was outstanding knowledgeable, respectful, and clearly well connected with the communities.
Recently went on a 4-day tour with Simien tour exploring different indigenous tribes in the Omo Valley , and I can honestly say it was one of the most meaningful travel experiences I’ve ever had.
The itinerary was thoughtfully planned each day brought us to a different community, with time to listen, learn, and engage respectfully. We visited 7 tribes and were welcomed with such generosity. We got to witness traditional ceremonies, learn about their crafts, daily life, and history. It never felt rushed or staged the company clearly values authentic, ethical tourism. Accommodations were simple but clean and comfortable, and the logistics ran smoothly the entire trip. I especially appreciated how the tour emphasized mutual respect and left space for real conversations, not just photo ops.
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Email Dionisis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great operator.
I did the northern historical circuit in August 2025. 11 days in total including Tigray churches Axum Gondar and Addis Ababa as well as Danakil depression and Harar. What distinguishes him is that he chooses only the best guides in each one city.
Email Solomon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most reliable tour operator in ethiopia
We had an amazing tour in ethiopia with discover simien tour from the start to end it was well organized i specially thank you the owner sahlie he is informative and repay to my email very quickly i can't recommed this tour company enough.
TH
Email Cherlynn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best time in my life ever. My 14 days here were wonderful, deep, and unforgettable.
The prices are reasonable , and the service is excellent.
I got more than I expected. Everything is much more than it could be.
Nice taking care. The car very comfortable.
HK
Email Kimme | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comprehensive support from Discover Simien Tour
We group of five luckily joined Discover Simien Tour, the manager Sahlie also as guide, travel with us along Erta Ale, Danakil Depression and Lalibela, everythings was well organised including transportation, meals, coordinate local guide. He spotted and described very clear about each specific attraction, made us more understood the environment and culture of different places. Their crew was full support including driver and chef especially in desert region, which are very hot and even under limited resources, we felt comfortable. The scenery of salt lake and Danakil depression is incredible and spectacular!
If you like mountains, you have to hike in Simien mountains range, we went on Feb is dry season, the scenery is amazing like mini Grand Canyon and saw some animals e.g. Gelada monkeys, Bushbuck,Walia Ibex, many birds and the special plant Giant Lobelia can be found along the way. We joined 4 days Simien mountain trip to Ras Bwahit, hike up gradually, easy adapted, we have wonderful hiking experience with wonderful views. The chef and mountain guide were very helpful, provided us nice meal, comfortable tent and comprehensive guiding along the way.
Not only natural scenery, if you like culture, you have to go to South of Ethiopia, Turmi and Omo Valley, there are many tribes, we visited 5 tribes in 4 days, e.g. Hamar, Daasanach, Karo, Konso and Dorze, each of the tribes have own culture and living habit. The local guides introduced us clearly about their own tribes, made us more understood and seems live is not easy but they are enjoyable.
If you still have time, you have to visit Axum and Lalibela, the historical importance of Axum, the ruins of the Axumite Empire, it was the founder affected all over the places. The Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela definitely worth to visit, their construction was amazing, known more their religion and history.
We spent 17 days in Ethiopia, luckily found Discover Simien Tour from Safari booking. They arrange comprehensive itinerary in many parts of Ethiopia, we felt safe and enjoyable in the natural scenery, culture and history.
PL
Email Aleksander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfectly organized
All trip items like guide, transportation, accomodation was perfect.. everything has beed as it should
Worth the price
