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:
- $70 to $600 per person per day (USD, 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.
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Email Renan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sahlie is the ultimate guide for a trip to Ethiopia
Sahlie is the ultimate guide.
A professional in his work, with extensive knowledge in every field, but most importantly, very sensitive to those around him and very attentive to the travelers with him. A warm recommendation to travel in Ethiopia, in the North or in the South, with the beloved guide Sahli.
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Email Nico | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
super pro and very knowledge !!
Salhlie is the perfect one !! He will make the trip easy the way you want it!! and he is super safe and careful
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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.
Email Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A well-organised tour
I was able to see all the sites of Ethiopia and was given a good price. Would recommend.
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 Dario | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
Everyone was professional and polite. Very good organisation.