Taxi in Addis (from airport) and taxi in Lalibela.

Hi all, jus wandering how much on average taxi in Addis costs? If we arrive to Addis at night (from airport), need to take a taxi to Sheraton. And also, what about taxi in Lalibela? We were offered to be picked up by hotel 140bir per person (280 total). Would a regular cab be cheaper?? Thnx

Q's re booking a flight from addis to Kenya due to moyale situation

Folks, I'm currently in Egypt, en route to cape town eventually. I have just seen the recent reports of increased violence in moyale and it is now looking like I will have to fly over this part. Aside from messing with my budget, it also makes me less flexible in Ethiopia. I have my visa which begins on 20th feb and had thought I would spend roughly a month there give or take.

First, I know that domestic flights are cheaper if u book in Ethiopia does the same aPply to international flights?

Should I book this early ASAP, or will the price remain roughly the same for the next few weeks?

I plan to go out to the Swahili coast so has anyone any tips re flying to Mombasa, rather than doing the return overland trip from Nairobi. Best I can see is €235 to Nairobi and about €350 to mombassa.

Finally, if anyone has any up to date info, further tIps, or resources I could use to kee... more »

Trip to the Omo Valley in 2 weeks - looking for travel partners

There are two of us looking to make a 7 night/ 8 day trip to the Omo Valley in about 2 weeks (although we are quite flexible). The trip costs 120 USD/ day for car, driver and fuel, and then any extras e.g. accommodation, entrance fee etc at around 20/ 25 USD/ day/ person.

If anyone is interested in joining us, and hence split the vehicle cost more ways, send me a message!

Weekend trips from Addis

Hello,

I know this is a bit last minute but, I'm on my own in Addis Ababa for work for the next 5 weeks and was hoping to find people available for weekend (possibly 3 day weekends) trips from now through the month of feb. I'm up for going just about anywhere and would be happy to meet up somewhere in Addis to plan a trip if anyone is interested. Thanks!

Also - suggestions on good 2-3 day trips from Addis would be appreciated.

TESFA Cbt or Tesfa Tours?

Hey!

I'm thinking of a doing a three-day trek with a buddy in the mountains around Lalibela mid-this month.

Can anybody advise me on the pros and cons of selecting either Tesfa Cbt or its offshoot Tesfa Tours?

Which is better organised? Which will guarantee water for washing / ablutions? Have heard that Tesfa Cbt cannot do this...

Bradt Ethiopia Updates mentions that all is not what is purported to be on the Tesfa website (although which of the above two this refers to I do not know).

A number of trekkers have reported on-site deficiencies, e.g. extreme shortage of water making it impossible to wash let alone shower, distance of loos from the tukuls, their lack of privacy etc etc.

Your feedback is much appreciated.

Pav

Last minute! Omo Valley to share the cost of car

We are two, looking for a travel partner to Omo Valley of 8 days from Feb 3 - 10. We would love to meet someone doing similar during this time, or if someone would like to join us on the trip. Feb departure from Addis.

Please message PM if you want to chat about it, or grateful for any advice! :)

Tigray

Am trying to design our itinerary for driving from Axum to Lalibela in March.

We will be arriving to Axum directly from Debark where we will have finished a three day trek. As we are short of time, we have decided not to spend a day in Axum but to drive directly south and make our way to Lalibela over the next few days. But then I started thinking it would be a pity not to spend at least a few hours visiting the main sights in Axum.

Could someone comment or suggest alternatives to this plan:

day 1: leave Axum for Hawzien after spending perhaps an hour visiting Axum. See some churches along the way.
day 2: Hawzien Visit area and return for second night to Hawzien.
day 3: Tigrai region and overnight around Sekota or Maychew.
day 4: Drive to Lalilbela
day 5: Lalibela
day 6: Afternoon flight to Addis

I am wondering:

• should we spend less time in the Tigrai region...

house for a month in Addis Ababa

Hi,
I'm looking for a place to stay for almost a month (March) in Addis. I need something cheap and clean. B&Bs are around 50 $ and it is too expensive. Is there anything to rent by the month?