Ethiopia Reviews
Review 1
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being surrounded by hundreds of Gelada baboons, who walk around you like you're one of them.
What did you think of your tour leader?
Relaxed, but well organised.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Yes, but you have to go out and do it yourself; get up at 5:30 AM to attend a chruch service in Lalibela, watch a Champions League match in a shed with 500 Ethiopians who tear the place apart when someone scores, dance the night away in a club in Addis, beat the locals at a five a side game at 3300m altitude in the Simien mountains.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
See above.
Reviewed by Youri Boom who travelled in March 2010 on the Ethiopian Explorer trip
Review 2
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being surrounded by hundreds of Gelada baboons, who walk around you like you're one of them.
What did you think of your tour leader?
Relaxed, but well organised.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Yes, but you have to go out and do it yourself; get up at 5:30 AM to attend a chruch service in Lalibela, watch a Champions League match in a shed with 500 Ethiopians who tear the place apart when someone scores, dance the night away in a club in Addis, beat the locals at a five a side game at 3300m altitude in the Simien mountains.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
See above.
Reviewed by Youri Boom who travelled in March 2010 on the Ethiopian Explorer trip
Review 3
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being surrounded by hundreds of Gelada baboons, who walk around you like you're one of them.
What did you think of your tour leader?
Relaxed, but well organised.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Yes, but you have to go out and do it yourself; get up at 5:30 AM to attend a chruch service in Lalibela, watch a Champions League match in a shed with 500 Ethiopians who tear the place apart when someone scores, dance the night away in a club in Addis, beat the locals at a five a side game at 3300m altitude in the Simien mountains.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
See above.
Reviewed by Youri Boom who travelled in March 2010 on the Ethiopian Explorer trip
Review 4
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
So many! The boat trip on Lake Tana to see the monasteries on the islands; the rock hewn churches at Lalibela; watching the Gelada baboons;the Blue Nile Falls; the amazingly beautiful scenery - quite unlike we imagined it would be; the warm welcome we met wherever we went; visiting the weaving cooperative/commune at Awra Amba; the last night in Addis in a local restaurant with dancing, music and injera.....
What did you think of your tour leader?
Misgana was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he added all sorts of extra visits which weren't on the itinerary and was constantly on the phone to ensure that hotel reservations and local flights were still secure. Every detail was carefully arranged and there were always people and vans to meet us. Having a tips kitty is an excellent idea.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Yes. We ate in small, privately owned places where possible, and bought fruit, bread, drinks and snacks from different stalls in each town. As a group we bought exercise books and pens for a primary school in Lalibela. Some of us bought a desk for a school in the Simien Mountains, we donated some of our clothes and, of course, we all shopped and shopped!
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
As far as this is possible as a tourist. Wandering freely through markets and small villages gave us a small insight into the harsh reality of life. Maybe a homestay would have been interesting? But would we have coped with it? Probably not too well if it had been in a genuine tukul.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Buy a desk for a local school; buy stationery and visit a local school; take clothes you can leave behind; take football paraphernalia - the Ethiopians are football mad. Go soon before this beautiful country is besieged by tourists. Expect to be surprised by the beauty of the scenery and the amazing friendliness of every person you meet.
Reviewed by M Bissett who travelled in March 2009 on the Ethiopian Explorer trip
Review 5
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
So many! The boat trip on Lake Tana to see the monasteries on the islands; the rock hewn churches at Lalibela; watching the Gelada baboons;the Blue Nile Falls; the amazingly beautiful scenery - quite unlike we imagined it would be; the warm welcome we met wherever we went; visiting the weaving cooperative/commune at Awra Amba; the last night in Addis in a local restaurant with dancing, music and injera.....
What did you think of your tour leader?
Misgana was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he added all sorts of extra visits which weren't on the itinerary and was constantly on the phone to ensure that hotel reservations and local flights were still secure. Every detail was carefully arranged and there were always people and vans to meet us. Having a tips kitty is an excellent idea.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Yes. We ate in small, privately owned places where possible, and bought fruit, bread, drinks and snacks from different stalls in each town. As a group we bought exercise books and pens for a primary school in Lalibela. Some of us bought a desk for a school in the Simien Mountains, we donated some of our clothes and, of course, we all shopped and shopped!
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
As far as this is possible as a tourist. Wandering freely through markets and small villages gave us a small insight into the harsh reality of life. Maybe a homestay would have been interesting? But would we have coped with it? Probably not too well if it had been in a genuine tukul.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Buy a desk for a local school; buy stationery and visit a local school; take clothes you can leave behind; take football paraphernalia - the Ethiopians are football mad. Go soon before this beautiful country is besieged by tourists. Expect to be surprised by the beauty of the scenery and the amazing friendliness of every person you meet.
Reviewed by M Bissett who travelled in March 2009 on the Ethiopian Explorer trip
Review 6
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
So many! The boat trip on Lake Tana to see the monasteries on the islands; the rock hewn churches at Lalibela; watching the Gelada baboons;the Blue Nile Falls; the amazingly beautiful scenery - quite unlike we imagined it would be; the warm welcome we met wherever we went; visiting the weaving cooperative/commune at Awra Amba; the last night in Addis in a local restaurant with dancing, music and injera.....
What did you think of your tour leader?
Misgana was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he added all sorts of extra visits which weren't on the itinerary and was constantly on the phone to ensure that hotel reservations and local flights were still secure. Every detail was carefully arranged and there were always people and vans to meet us. Having a tips kitty is an excellent idea.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Yes. We ate in small, privately owned places where possible, and bought fruit, bread, drinks and snacks from different stalls in each town. As a group we bought exercise books and pens for a primary school in Lalibela. Some of us bought a desk for a school in the Simien Mountains, we donated some of our clothes and, of course, we all shopped and shopped!
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
As far as this is possible as a tourist. Wandering freely through markets and small villages gave us a small insight into the harsh reality of life. Maybe a homestay would have been interesting? But would we have coped with it? Probably not too well if it had been in a genuine tukul.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Buy a desk for a local school; buy stationery and visit a local school; take clothes you can leave behind; take football paraphernalia - the Ethiopians are football mad. Go soon before this beautiful country is besieged by tourists. Expect to be surprised by the beauty of the scenery and the amazing friendliness of every person you meet.
Reviewed by M Bissett who travelled in March 2009 on the Ethiopian Explorer trip
Review 7
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting the different tribes in the Omo Valley
What did you think of your tour leader?
Great. The tour leader, drivers and other staff were fantastic.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Definately go to Ethiopia.
Reviewed by Marlene Zammit who travelled in November 2007 on the Lost Tribes of Ethiopia trip
Review 8
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting the different tribes in the Omo Valley
What did you think of your tour leader?
Great. The tour leader, drivers and other staff were fantastic.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Definately go to Ethiopia.
Reviewed by Marlene Zammit who travelled in November 2007 on the Lost Tribes of Ethiopia trip
Review 9
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting the different tribes in the Omo Valley
What did you think of your tour leader?
Great. The tour leader, drivers and other staff were fantastic.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Definately go to Ethiopia.
Reviewed by Marlene Zammit who travelled in November 2007 on the Lost Tribes of Ethiopia trip
Review 10
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting the different tribes in the Omo Valley
What did you think of your tour leader?
Great. The tour leader, drivers and other staff were fantastic.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Definately go to Ethiopia.
Reviewed by Marlene Zammit who travelled in November 2007 on the Lost Tribes of Ethiopia trip
Ethiopia Forum Feedback
Lost Tribes of Ethiopia
Carrie and I are arriving in Ethiopia on 11th October for the Lost Tribes tour. Is there anybody reading that will be joining us? Would love to hear from you.
Our tailor made adventure holidays will truly inspire and delight the senses and will live in your memory for ever.
more info