I am heading to Ethiopia in January 2010 for ~2.5 weeks. In addition to visiting a friend in Addis Ababa, and traveling with her to the north, I plan on doing a 7-10 day wildlife/culture safari to the southern rift valley / omo valley on my own (ideally with a small group, to save on costs).
I would appreciate any advice regarding a reputable tour group / safari company. Thanks!
Ethiopia safari recommendations - January 2010
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Hi Monkey
I don't recall seeing any reports on this site about southern Ethiopia. But maybe someone will surprise us.
I was in Addis in 2008, and will likely return next year.
I haven't made it to the south yet, but I did bookmark this website for a travel company that does "eco tours" in that region.
http://www.village-ethiopia.net/index.htm
http://www.tourismethiopia.org/
They should be able to help.
Happy planning!
SV
one more.....http://www.greenlandethiopia.com/eng/
Very exciting travel monkey!
Ethiopia Safaris are only done by very few safari Companies in Kenya.They normally hire some individuals / tour Guides from this area one of them who took me on Northern Kenya and Ethiopia safari is MR ABDIRIZAK MOHAMED + 0728 22 41 97 OR EMAIL MAABDIRIZAK55@YAHOO.COM
He is very good and knows the way from Kenya (Chalbi desert / North Horr to Ethiopia.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the recommendations. I booked my plane ticket today. I'll be sure to post a trip report when I get back.
Hi Travel-Monkey,
Have you booked your land arrangements to Ethiopia and if so, who did you book with? I am looking for a reputable company and I am interested in a wildlife/culture safari(ideally with a small group).
Thanks for your recommendation.
Hi Mkulove,
I am traveling with Abeba Tours (http://www.abebatoursethiopia.com/), which was recommended to me by a friend and is also in the new Lonely Planet guide. I've been emailing with Tania, who is fantastic. They will also help you arrange to share a tour if there are others interested in the same dates.
I will be focusing on wildlife, and am traveling for 8-days/7-nights to the rift valley lakes (langano, awassa, ziway, abiata-shalla), bale mountains, and Awash national park. I decided not to go to the Omo Valley (but am traveling to Bahir Dar and Lalibela with a friend through a local travel agent).
When are you traveling in Ethiopia?