At South Ethiopia
Essence Ethiopia Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $57 to $571 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Roxane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable solo adventure in Northern Ethiopia with Essence Ethiopia Tours
I booked a 10-day tour as a female solo traveler with Essence Ethiopia Tours and it was probably one of the best trips in my life. Tsehaynew, in the lead on organizing the logistics of my all-inclusive trip, and based in Addis, was very responsive since the first contact and ensured extremely smooth coordination. In the preparatory phases, he accommodated all my preferences in terms of itinerary and later, he remained flexible and attentive in order to adjust the trip, even along the way, to offer the best experience. Starting from Addis, my itinerary included Lalibela, Gondar, the Simien Mountains National Park, Bahir Dar, the Danakil Depression and Axum. In each location, a dedicated driver and guides were waiting for me, and I had guided tours every day of my trip, which contributed enormously to my understanding of the places I was visiting. All of the staff I met on my way, coordinated by Tsehaynew, were extremely cordial. In terms of safety/security, the Gondar-Bahir Dar area axis demands caution due to the prevalence of anti-government militias. I would recommend minimizing road transfers as much as possible, while rather reaching the various destinations by plane to ensure a safe experience. The domestic flight network is indeed very well organized, flights are very short (1 hour at most), and with the help of Essence Ethiopia Tours, the airport pickup/drop-off and check in formalities go really fast and smooth. Overall, I would really recommend this tour operator. Tsehaynew went above and beyond to make this an unforgettable experience, and he has a great sense of hospitality and client orientation. I left Ethiopia knowing that I will return sometime, and I will definitely reach out to Essence Ethiopia Tours again.
KZ
Email Takhmina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized
Did Omo Valley trip through this company.
Everything was well organised.
Guide Reshid was always on time, very polite and attentive.
Hotels were basic, but I didn't see any other options in that region. I guess you just need to be open minded and flexible when you go on this tour. Most importantly Reshid made sure I cover everything what was promised and more.
Thank you
Email Tania | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization
I recently did a seven day tour of Ethiopia, to Addis, Lalibela and Danakil. Essence Ethiopia did a great job and made everything super easy and hassle-free. Everything went smoothly, from the airport transfer to accommodation to domestic flights to the trips themselves. I highly recommend using Essence Ethiopia for your trip as it allowed me to just enjoy my time, without having to worry about any logistics.
PT
Email Filipe coruche | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional Tour Experience in Ethiopia
I had an amazing experience traveling Ethiopia with a local tour operator. From the moment everything was booked to the end of the trip, their team was professional, friendly, and really knowledgeable about the country and its culture. The guides were excellent, the logistics smooth, and the itinerary was perfectly organized — I felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. It truly made my trip unforgettable, and I’d highly recommend booking your Ethiopian adventure with them!
PL
Email Grzegorz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good job
A very successful trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information. His assistance with taking photos was invaluable. The intimate hotel with Wi-Fi and friendly service also deserves the highest rating. I highly recommend it.
FR
Email Geoffrey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable
Professional tour guide, he was very eager to show us the best of Addis. Always kind and patient with us, ge has a great knowledge of ethiopian history and wanted to share it with us. Very safe driver.
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Email AZEZ TAIB | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
With Essence Ethiopia Tours, the only thing you need to worry about is enjoying the journey — they’l
I am not writing this as a form of advertisement,
but from a truly wonderful personal experience I had with Essence Ethiopia Tours.
I joined them on a 5-day travel itinerary in Ethiopia,
and found honesty, trust, punctuality, and step-by-step follow-up —
to the point where you feel completely at home.
I would like to express my thanks and respect to you all.
I truly enjoyed your company
IL
Email מירי | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fascinating trip that left a deep mark on my heart.
An unforgettable and fascinating trip in every possible sense
The trip organizer named Tsinani is charming and took care of everything we asked for and accompanied us faithfully throughout the trip, whether near or far.
The places were fascinating, from Addis Ababa, the colorful city along the spiritual Lalibela to the spectacular salt fields and the Denikal Desert
and the visit to the tribes in the Omo Valley on the Kenyan border
Thank you very much Tsinani, we loved you and the team
I recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Ethiopia
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Email Andrew Feher | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Working with Essence Ethiopia Tours Was a Terrific decisipons
We booked with Essence Tours after checking out the plan, the prices and their references. But you know, you are just never sure. We were totally delighted with the experience. Not only was the plan engaging and adventurous but we found that Essence cared about us and and the experience we were having. Any minor request we had was fulfilled quickly. We believe we saw more of the country and learned more about the customs and cultures than we ever would have with another operator. We completely recommend Essence Tours and I'm available for reference checks
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Email Danai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
13-days Full Service with Customised Plan
Except the international flight, Essence Ethiopia Tours organised the completed 13-days 12-night package for our small group of 3-pax, from the 1st day of arrival to the last day at departure terminal.
From standard package, EET can manage some customisation to fulfill our request and the time we have. The owner is very responsive for many of our questions before booking.
And he organised very well with his teams (drivers, local guides) in every regions we went — Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Danakil, Gheralta, Arba Minch and South Omo.
We recommend "Essence Ethiopia Tours" for exploring Ethiopia.