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Average User Rating
5.0/5

Rating Breakdown
  • 5 star 56
  • 4 star 2
  • 3 star 0
  • 2 star 0
  • 1 star 0

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Janos   –  
Hungary HU
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 22, 2025

Email Janos  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A wonderful day in Bahir Dar
5/5

Tsehaynew was always ready to help with every request, he organised a perfect one-day excursion on Lake Tana, including the help of knowledgeable local guides. The tour itself was a blast for culture lovers, having the chance to have a look into the eco-system of the lake as well. The sumptuous dinner at the end of the day at a fish restaurant was a huge added bonus!

Ted   –  
Japan JP
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 22, 2025

Email Ted  |  65+ years of age

seamledss & smooth
5/5

My Plan was going to Bahir Dar - Gondar - Lalibela, from/to Addis Ababa. One day the news of road blockade between Bahir Dar and Gondar came to me by EET and they gave me an alternative plan and reservation change very quickly. Then I could traveled nicely all the part just except Gondar. I enjoyed very much.

kazunari   –  
Japan JP
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 18, 2025

Email kazunari  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A friendly intercultural experience
5/5

t was a special three days, as I was able to visit the homes of ethnic minorities with their unique culture and also witness the Hamar people's bull-jumping ceremony. I'm grateful to our guide, Reshid, for all his consideration. The tour started and ended in Arba Minch instead of Jinka, which made for a long drive, and I was quite tired, but it was great to see the cows and goats crowding the road and the daily life along the road.

Kaustuv Chatterjee   –  
Finland FI
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 16, 2025

Email Kaustuv Chatterjee  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Well Planned , Smart
5/5

We had an excellent experience with Essence Ethiopia tours during our Addis Ababa sightseeing tour and our trip to the Danakil Depression and Dalol. Everything was well organized, and the local knowledge shared during the tours made the experience even more meaningful.

When our flights were unexpectedly cancelled, he went out of his way to help us reschedule them smoothly, which removed a lot of stress from our journey. Throughout the entire trip, we felt very safe, well taken care of, and genuinely supported.

They were always helpful, responsive, and attentive to our needs, even in challenging and remote areas like Danakil. We highly recommend this operator to anyone planning to explore Ethiopia, especially Addis Ababa, Danakil Depression, and Dalol.

Mahulima Mukherjee   –  
Finland FI
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 16, 2025

Email Mahulima Mukherjee  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The Danakil Depression tour was an unforgettable experience for us. The team was professional, well
5/5

The Danakil Depression tour was an unforgettable experience for us.

Fătu Mihai   –  
Romania RO
Visited: April 2024 Reviewed: Dec 13, 2025

Email Fătu Mihai  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Profesional,trustul,open to suggestion,good vibe
5/5

From the first time we meet we had a good impresionat,everything was well planed and according to our specification.the guide in every city was very good ,but the one in Lalibela was super .The company is reliable and trusty.We had some health problem with pur 8 year old son and they help us with everything.we will come back for sure and for sure will ask them to organize everything!! Thank u for Everything. A big hello from my family,Mihnea stil say he eat the Best food in Etiopia. Fam. Fătu(Mihai, Ioana, Mihnea) from Romania

Ali   –  
Qatar QA
Visited: November 2025 Reviewed: Dec 12, 2025

Email Ali  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Ethiopia trip
5/5

Ethiopia 🇪🇹 trip for one week was amazing I enjoyed with this group

Rostyslav   –  
Argentina AR
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Dec 11, 2025

Email Rostyslav  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The safest way to enjoy your trip to Ethiopia!
5/5

From the moment we arrived to Ethiopia, until the very end of our trip, we felt safe in the hands of Essence Ethiopia Tours and Tsehaynew. Not only did we stayed in the capital, but we also made two excursions, one to Lalibela and the other to the Omo Valley, and everything was organized by Tsehaynew and his tour agency. The most important thing about Tsehaynew is that he listens and will take action if any issue may arise. If we ever going to return to Ethiopia, I will definitely be contacting him again.

Moira   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 8, 2025

Email Moira  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Responsibility
5/5

A fantastic trip! I was delighted. Essence Ethiopia Tours is responsible, enthusiastic, attentive, and committed. The journeys were long, but absolutely worth it, as it was a very interesting cultural immersion.

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Mauricio   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: December 2025 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2025

Email Mauricio  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Professional
5/5

It was a great experience from the very beginning. They were always attentive to our needs, offering all kinds of help and guidance. They provided interesting and essential tourist information to help us enjoy the incredible experience of meeting tribes in the Omo Valley. We sincerely appreciate Tsehaynew and John's dedication to this great adventure and highly recommend Essence Ethiopia Tours.

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