Ethio Top Land Tours Team
Ethio Top Land Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- ETOA, ETGPA & ATOA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $410 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tours to Lalibela, Danakil and Tigray
We booked three seperate tours with Ethio Land and visited different parts of Ethiopia. Communication was easy and we saw everything we wanted.
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Email Helen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ethio Top Land Tours was excellent, flexible and very accommodating
I had the best day tour in Addis Ababa, thanks to Ethio Land Tours. Although my location was a bit challenging, they were able to pick me up. The itinerary was discussed at the start of the tour and was tailor-fitted based on my preferences and the experience I was intending to have. Their flexibility was topnotch. I like how they were honest and pure in taking me to good vendors, shops and resto offering local price. I feel cared for and at home. It’s just like going to the city with friends. I also appreciate how they observed and adjusted everything based on what I like and preferred to do. I couldn’t ask for more.
Email Lusa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding experience
I had an incredible experience with Ethio Top Land Tours, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. My tour and driver, Eshetu and Tamerate, truly went above and beyond in every way.
I booked the tour just two hours beforehand and was immediately contacted, which set the tone for how responsive and professional the company is. Communication was excellent from start to finish. It was clear, prompt, and reliable, making the entire experience completely stress-free. They were extremely knowledgeable about Ethiopian history, culture, and daily life, and their English was excellent, making everything easy to follow and engaging. I was able to see and experience so much of the culture in a very genuine and thoughtful way.
Even on days when many businesses were closed, they went the extra mile to find me a SIM card, helped install it, and made sure everything was working so I could stay connected without any issues. The driving was smooth and safe, and the car was very comfortable. Throughout the tour, they were punctual, dependable, and clearly experienced, which added a strong sense of trust and reliability.
The experience started beautifully with a traditional coffee-making and drinking ceremony, setting the tone for cultural immersion, and ended with witnessing the Epiphany / Timkat festival, which was unforgettable and deeply moving. The itinerary felt well-paced, flexible, and tailored rather than rushed or generic.
Overall, the service provided was exceptional and offered excellent value for money. This was more than just a tour. It was a meaningful, well-organized cultural experience. I would highly recommend Ethio Top Land Tours to anyone visiting Ethiopia and looking for authenticity, professionalism, and genuine care.
Email Rebecca | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An incredibly accommodating private tour experience.
We arranged a private tour for three friends and were accompanied by our guide Lamesgn and our driver Abel. Overall both were excellent. We toured the tribes of the Omo Valley, which is pretty off the beaten path from other tourist areas of Ethiopia. With that came less infrastructure and less than comfortable accommodations, which was to be expected. We visited several tribes including the Dorze and Hamar tribes. The Dorze visit was the most engaging and interactive and fun, though having us dress up in tribal clothes was unnecessary. We spent a night camping with the Hamar tribe, which was a truly authentic experience (not so comfortable) but authentic nonetheless and the type of experience we asked for. Since it was Christmas night (Jan. 7) we experienced the sacrificing of a goat, and had dinner with the tribe before hunkering down in individual tents. We also visited the Karo and Mursi tribes which were interesting visits though more organized for tourists. One of the best experiences was a visit to the Hawasa fish market, where we learned about how the locals live off of the river and learned to make Ethiopian sushi. This experience happened because Lamesgn listened to our wanting more authentic experiences not built for tourists. We also got to watch a Hamar tribe bull jumping ceremony.
We were not thrilled with the food options for most lunches and dinners as these were at hotels. The menu was always the same, with mostly westerner options. That might be what many want but we wanted authentic Ethiopian, which we got on the last night in Arba Minch - a fun local place with a great vibe!
Most hotels we stayed in were ok - maybe a level 2/3. Electricity and water were spotty, which was to be expected in such a non-touristy area. The last night in Arba Minch we asked to change hotels to the Haile Resort, which was heaven on earth after 6 days of “roughing it”.
At all times Lamesgn did his best to make sure we were happy and comfortable and made changes to the itinerary as needed. Southern Ethiopia is dusty, bumpy, and filled with flies but as a well traveled group we could not have asked for a better guide and driver. This area of Ethiopia is very interesting and beautiful in areas. Overall a good experience but it’s not going to be for everyone.
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Email Elena Fadeeva | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The company that makes your travel safe and enjoyable
Everything was perfectly organised: from the first moment we stepped onto Ethiopia's land until the moment of our genuine goodbuy hug to our guide, being grateful for all the help and shared experiences of exploring the beauty of Ethiopia.
For the similar itineraries and activities all the touring complanies in the country organise, the Ethio Top Land Tours offers the best prices and good quality. The guides are knowledgeable and helpful, the drivers are punctual.
We've experienced a lot of challenges related to services, infrastructure, and qualities of undeveloped country itself, but the company put the maximum efforts to smooth the unconviniences, providing the best accommodation around your journey in different parts of Ethiopa, supporting in communication and resolving the problems related to your personal travel experience.
I would like to say the special thanks to Eshetu Shimels, our guide who accompanied us all the trip: outstandingly professional, experienced, knowledgeable, responsible, polite, kind, patient, punctual, helpful literally in every situation and question we had.
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Email seo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, Nice and Well communicater
I think the biggest advantage of this tour company is how responsive they are. Traveling can feel a bit stressful, but I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted, and they replied quickly, which was really reassuring. They also accommodated my needs as much as possible, and I truly appreciated it!
The tour program was excellent, and the guide was incredibly kind and pleasant throughout the day.
They made it a day I won’t regret—an absolutely perfect day!
Email Emily | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful tour experience in Ethiopia
We had a wonderful 14-day tour in northern and southern Ethiopia with Ethio Top Land Tours. From the first day, Lamesegn and his team warmly welcomed us and gave us an amazing city tour by jeep.
From the second day, we started the long journey and experienced something new every day. We were very lucky that Lamesegn rearranged the itinerary so we could visit Lalibela during Ethiopian Christmas. Celebrating Christmas there was truly exceptional and unforgettable.
Everything was well organized, and the tour ran smoothly. We highly recommend Ethio Top Land Tours for anyone looking for a great and reliable tour experience in Ethiopia.We had a wonderful 14-day tour in northern and southern Ethiopia with Ethio Top Land Tours. From the first day, Lamesegn and his team warmly welcomed us and gave us an amazing city tour by jeep.
From the second day, we started the long journey and experienced something new every day. We were very lucky that Lamesegn rearranged the itinerary so we could visit Lalibela during Ethiopian Christmas. Celebrating Christmas there was truly exceptional and unforgettable.
Everything was well organized, and the tour ran smoothly. We highly recommend Ethio Top Land Tours for anyone looking for a great and reliable tour experience in Ethiopia.
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Email Vladislav | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organization was impeccable. From the initial booking, communication was prompt and clear, all my q
My visit to Lalibela was an absolute highlight of my trip to Ethiopia. The famous rock-hewn churches completely exceeded all expectations.
A huge part of what made this experience so special was our guide. His knowledge was incredible; he didn't just recite facts but told captivating stories about the history, symbolism, and legends of each church. He was exceptionally attentive and caring throughout the entire tour—ensuring everyone was safe on the uneven paths, checking if we needed breaks, and answering all our questions with patience and enthusiasm.
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Email Marie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Eshetu is a very knowledgeable guide. He chose a good route around the city and added requests.
I had a great tour around Addis Ababa with Eshetu. He is very knowledgeable so that he can give valuable information on the country, history, culture and people. Eshetu chose a good route around the city and included requested spots as well.
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Email Zuriel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing half-day tour for tourists doing long stops at Bole Airport!
My friend and I had an 8-hour stop at Bole airport, so we decided to explore the city during the day and see a bit of Ethiopia. We're SO glad we did it. We booked a tour with Ethio Top Land Tours, they picked us up at the airport, our guide's name was Salamilak, he spoke perfectly good English and was so kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. We visited the National Museum of Ethiopia, Mount Entoto, had a delicious Injera lunch, met some local kids who were super welcoming, and finished visiting the Mercato.
The whole tour was a smooth ride, and our guides were the best. Can't recommend it enough, Ethiopia and Addis Ababa are so worth visiting. It instilled in us a desire to visit the country in the future to explore it in more depth. Thanks for an amazing day guys!