At St. George church Lalibela, Ethiopia
Dan Lalibela Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tripadvisor, Viator, Bokun, GetYourGudie, Civitatis & Private Guide World
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, friendly and professional
Dan is a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional.
He organised a 10 day tour of Ethiopia for us. Arranging internal flights, hotels, driver's and other guides for us and he didn't want any money in advance, we just paid him cash on arrival which we thought was very trusting as we could have changed our mind leaving him out of pocket. We really enjoyed our tour he arranged and thought it was great value for money. Definitely recommend him.
Email Paul from York | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Dan was an excellent guide. He can book and organise tours all over Ethiopia. He is based in Lalibela which is his speciality. We enjoyed the difference landscapes of the Dankil Depression and church in the sky in the Tigray region. All safe. Or tour finished by a sightseeing tour of Addis Abbas. Don't hesitate. Book with Dan
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Email Janos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely knowledgeable, highly entertaining
Communication with Daniel was excellent, his enthusiasm for Lalibela churches made him a fantastic guide - perfect day trip and great value for your money!
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Email Rodrigo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Danakil Depression
Excellent service from Danil. He helped me organize my trip to the Danakil Depression, answered all my questions, and made sure everything went smoothly during the tour. On my last day, with some free time, he also arranged a driver to help me explore more of Addis Ababa.
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Email Filippo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfectly organized: our needs were always taken into consideration
We spent 9 wonderful days in Ethiopia. Daniel and his professional team guided us through some of the most iconic destinations in the area, from the historical and cultural treasures of Lalibela, the Abune Yemeta Guh and Abune Abreham churches, to the stunning landscapes of the Danakil Depression. Everything was perfectly organized: our needs were always taken into consideration, and Daniel stayed in touch with us, even during the days when we were guided by his colleagues. Although we spent only three days and two nights in Tigray, particularly in the Gheralta region, we highly recommend visiting it with Are, Daniel's local partner. Are's deep humanity is a valuable lens through which to understand the complexities of Ethiopian society. In summary, we highly recommend this entire trip!
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Email Felipe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great knowledge about Lalibela
I had one day to spend in Lalibela, and Daniel organised a very interesting tour focusing on the most interesting carved churches. It was amazing! Lalibela has a unique kind of Christianity, and Daniel knows a lot about the history of the place. Also the tour that followed in Afar Region was organised by Dan Lalibela tours. It was remarkable and everything ran as planned. I can strongly recommend Dan Lalibela tours!
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Email Chris M. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dan is an absolutely outstanding example of a professional guide - trustworthy, informed and caring.
When a trip to Madagascar was suddenly cancelled, I faced the prospect of being ‘stranded’ in Rwanda with no forwarding address. A stressful situation, especially as a mature woman and solo traveler.
Then I came across Daniel Shewalem of Dan Lalibela Tours in Ethiopia (NOT to be confused with Lalibela Ethiopian tours), who proved to be my guardian angel.
Dan helped me to book travel tickets, work through several unforeseen difficulties, and mapped out an absorbing itinerary geared to my interests and budget.
As a guide, he is an excellent communicator, and extremely knowledgeable, especially about the historical and cultural significance of Lalibela and the surrounding area.
Staying here was the perfect introduction to this extraordinary country where the landscapes roam from lush, rolling mountains, to vast expanses of salt plains, desert sands and vistas of volcanic rock that stretch to the horizon. And then there’s the Omo Valley, as richly diverse in its countryside as in its many tribal communities.
Dan ‘s care, kindness and professionalism are exceptional, and this far-reaching itinerary was successful because of his excellent resources: a network of regional guides and drivers who reflected those same ‘above and beyond’ qualities.
I have had many travel experiences in my 50+ years of globe-trotting and without doubt, Dan is a rare find. He created one of my most memorable adventures for which I will be eternally grateful.
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Email Luca Iselli | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
We were 9 days across Ethiopia.our tour started from Lalibela after across the mountain we arrived in Samara.we travel around Dankalia and Gharalta areas.
We finish in Addis.everythinks was very good.Daniel is a very professional guide.I was very friendly with us
I hope to meet him in my next tour to Ethiopia
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 Days in Lalibela with Dan Lalibela Tours
I had a fantastic 3 days with Daniel in Lalibela. He was extremely responsive by email and arranged everything including accommodation at the Harbe Hotel which was excellent. Despite several changes to my flight schedule and a late arrival he ensured we had plenty of time to see everything I wanted to see at a pace that worked for me. If I wanted to take some extra time somewhere or needed a break he was completely open to making sure I was happy before we moved on. He has an incredible knowledge of the history of the area but allows you to spend time inside the churches in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere but always nearby in case you have questions for him. If you have any interest in visiting Lalibela then I highly recommend you contact Daniel.
Email Lizette Slabber | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable
Daniel and his whole team were amazing. We visited Bahir Dar, Gondar and Lalibela and Daniel organized our domestic flights and accommodation. The hotels where we stayed were wonderful and even though we had trouble with delayed luggage and missed flights Daniel had the patience of a saint and helped us immensely. He uses different guides at the different destinations and they were experts in their different fields. I have to mention Henok at Gondar where I celebrated my 50th birthday who made my birthday the best one ever. I highly recommend Daniel.
