At South Ethiopia
Essence Ethiopia Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $996 to $9,963 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jonathan MacCumhaill-BinRosli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent đź‘Ť tour around Addis & 1000 year old churches carved into rock in Lelabella (in north)
An Excellent Service, I was able to book on WhatsApp & they arranged an all inclusive tour of Rock Churches of Lalibela & half a day around Addis.
I got the 3day Package which included:
- Flights from Addis to Lalibela
- Transport to hotel & back
- All Food
- Accommodation in hotel
- Guilde to show you around
- Fees into the Churches/ Parks/ Pictures
- Taxes etc for the above
(See https://www.safaribookings.com/rates/t80447 for more details & exemption)
The flight by Ethiopian Airways was good, with the twin propeller plane flying low you could see the country side. The mountains, gully & valleys with fields (If I had gone in rainy season I’m sure it would have been very green). The Ethiopian were having a great time taking pictures of the Birds Eye view.
The driver & Guide/Fixer (Young YIBELTAL ABEBE BlHONENG ) were waiting at the airport to collect me at the Airport.
The hotel was a good quality, with bath room, German sockets for electricity when ether the main grid or generator is on. Food was good with tea & coffee, note what you would like to eat before arriving. Breakfast was fruit juice, bread & eggs (cooked in different ways). Nice thick (tog 13) blankets because the temperature drops at night. Shower was good with good pressure in full tiled room, with toilet & sick.
Short walk to the churches in a manageable 25’celcus, with Mesgan the guide for churches; I wore long sleeves shirt & trousers. (As much because to stop sun burn & as I would do in temple, Vatican or Mosque). Take off hat & shoes for walking inside, so some of the other guests had plastic raps.
Sounds silly, but I thought Mesgan expectation gave for the churches, how they were built, cooling wholes, sound channels and water collection based on his religion beliefs was great. I been to many a place where the guide goes “we just don’t know” / “forgotten lost to time”. (I’m sure a person can google the answer) Each church was distinctive, and definitely in my list of wonders of the world; and sensibility built at night. (One believer said)
When I was there the market was meeting, all had come into town with donkeys with food etc to sell. I’m a vegetarian since birth so if you’re like me, the open hanging cut meat can be a bit shocking.
The local pub was good and seemed to be the place with flowing electricity, good food, cool design. Me being me got chatting with a lads, some were into the soccer on smart phone.
The town is like a big jobs bridge project, so expect to be passed from billy to jack & spreads the business about. There has been a lot of investment in tourist industry before Covid19, which like world wide never really recovered; so they could do with your business.
Then did a tour driving around Addis, saw a market, the architecture (which I love), the Museum in University, then on to a bit of food & drinks in a nice bar. Kenaw Ayalew was a good city guild & safe driver. Personally, I would rather not do the market as i’m vegetarian.
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Email Zee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 Days Omo Valley trip!
I spent good time 2 days to Omo Valley tribes. My schedule was tight and couldn't go to other destinations.
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Email Paola | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful experience
I did 2 different tours with this agency and I had a great time. The driver and guide were very kind, attentive to the customer's needs! They made us live and feel the beauties of the country. I absolutely recommend relying on them.
Email Carol | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MEMORIES LAST A LIFE TIME
My name is Carol and i am from Uganda. Traveling is one of my best hobbies especially when i get in connection with the best tour operator.
I have travelled to 4 countries and Ethiopia was my 5th country. Honestly speaking ,traveling with Essence Ethiopia Tours was the best decision i made and i promised to return very soon.
When you travel with them you are guaranteed to get the best memories of all times. They are always on time and move on schedule,they have very affordable prices and can work within your budget. They booked me the best accommodation that had the best service and the trips were what i can say one of the best.
Ideally no one can recommend any agency but with Essence Ethiopia Tours ,they come highly recommended and you can expect to get the best of the best with them. You will not regret it.
Bravo to you Tsehaynew.
Email Phillemon kiggwe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tsehaynew the best tour operator in Ethiopia.
Traveling with essence Ethiopia tours was an experience that gave me the time of my life. First the time and attention that he provides as we planned the trip was very good with the best advice on the places to visit.
The prices were very affordable and fit in the budget .
Tsehaynew is a very exquisite person because he fulfills what he promises. The accommodation was to die for and they had the best meals and wifi was also provided.
During the trip I had a very memorable time because alot of care was offered on the trip and the transportation was good and always on time.
I would highly recommend essence Ethiopia tours for all your Ethiopian trips and I guarantee that you will be super amazed.
Big up to you guys and thank you for giving me the best time in Ethiopia. I will surely plan to visit again.
Email Debjani Kundu | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Ethiopia tour made excellent by Essence
We booked our one week intense Ethiopia tour including 3 locations with Essence. We found them helpful, flexible and always ready to go the extra mile to make our tour enjoyable. At the last minute we had to drop gondar visit and Essence was excellent in managing that disruption. Our Lalibela tour was excellent. Wandeley a priest of one the rock churches was our guide and he was superb. Our team of driver, chef and guide for Danakil was also a great team. Specially guide Rovel is a gem. Overall excellent management and conducting by Essence to make our Ethiopian adventure memorable. I recommend Essence to anyone planning a tour of Ethiopia specially solo female travellers
It’s Extraordinary!!!
I had a wonderful day at Addis Ababa with Essence Ethiopia Tours. They organize a perfect and hassle free trip. I have a future plans to return to see the other destinations.
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Email Claudio Ortiz | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
IncreĂble excellent
All ok no problems excellent traveling with them was great
Email Arlene | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficiently provides exactly what you ask for.
When I discovered Essence Ethiopia, I wrote to them about a solo tour. I was not flexible on the time but the company made it work. Within seconds I was responded to with choices of places to see. It was truly tailored made. I saw all the wonderful things I wanted to study. The guides in each city were very knowledgeable and ensured I had the best possible time. If I had to choose a tour operator in Ethiopia, Essence Ethiopia, would be my go to choice.
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Email Karyna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible & reliable
The boss went with us for the trip, explained in details & advised what to bring & what to avoid especially during our visit to tribe, we were well prepared