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
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Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in Lalibela
I highly recommend Dan as a guide for visiting Lalibela! My partner and I spent three days exploring this incredible place with him, and it was an unforgettable experience.
From the moment we met him, we felt completely safe and well-cared for. Since Dan lives locally and knows the terrain inside out, his expertise was evident in every step of our journey. His professionalism shone through in the way he naturally adjusted his pace to match ours, making even the hike up the mountain feel pleasant despite the altitude.
He guided us through the fascinating tunnels that connect the different churches and shared his deep knowledge of the site at every turn. What made the experience truly special, however, was his personal connection to Lalibela. Learning that one of his relatives is actually a priest at one of the incredible rock-hewn churches added a unique and emotional layer to our visit. An unforgettable experience!
Email Boaz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five star experience
From planning months ago, Daniel was so helpful and quick to respond. I felt confident that he would take care of me the best he could. From arrival to Lalibela airport to drop off back at Lalibela airport, the experience was wonderful. The information about the history of the churches was precise without overbaring, so I feel like I could enjoy the sights and yet have enough information to understand. Going to the Sunday morning mass was more than expected. Growing up with church myself, I can definitely admire that mass. Daniel also gave me some alone time to walk around a little just to have a solo experience that I crave. Absolutely thankful for Daniel's care. I hope Daniel will help me with other experience for different parts of Ethiopia. He also arranged a half day tour for Addis Ababa for me.
Email Tabitha Garcia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide
Excellent tour guide!! Highly recommend to anyone traveling to Ethiopia to book some day tours with him. He is very knowledgeable with the history of Ethiopia and has a great rapport with the local museums and restaurants. When I return I'll definitely be booking a Lalibela tour.
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.