go to content go to search box go to global site navigation
Destinations
Africa Antarctica Asia Caribbean Central America Europe Middle East North America Pacific South America
Themes Shop Thorn Tree Forum
Bookings
Hotels Flights Adventure tours Sightseeing tours
Insurance
Basket

Thorn Tree Forum

Affordable agency for the historical route

Replies: 6 - Last Post: Oct 17, 2012 10:52 PM Last Post By: michelholi

jump to
← Back to topic list

bubblegun

bubblegun avatar

Oct 15, 2012 5:33 AM
Posts:  6

Affordable agency for the historical route

Hi everybody,
I am planning to visit Ethiopia during Christmas holydays, and I was wondering if somebody here could suggest an affordable agency to take the tour with.

Thanks for you precious suggestions!
Emanuele

goterainterchange

goterainterchange avatar

Oct 15, 2012 7:43 AM
Posts:  12

1

There are loads of recommendations for companies on here and on TripAdvisor Ethiopia forums. Also the new Bradt "Ethiopia Highlights" is good on company lists.

LizaD

LizaD avatar

Oct 15, 2012 7:56 AM
Posts:  292

2

Also, with internal flights it is easy to do the historical route without an agency.

piaczka

piaczka avatar

Oct 15, 2012 1:06 PM
Posts:  760

3

There are of course plenty of guides and agencies offering their services, but I am more than happy to recommend the guide who took us on a four day trek in the Simien mountains a few months ago and then he organized a car for a small group of us to travel north to Axum and then down through Tigrai. We were very happy with our choice and with his services. He was honest and decent and friendly and helped us having a memorable holiday in Ethihiopia.
His name is Birhan Asmamaw and his website is :
http://www.simientrekguide.com/Simien_Trek_Guide/Welcome.html

qualitywork1

qualitywork1 avatar

Oct 17, 2012 10:58 AM
Posts:  155

4

Alextripper, how much did he charge please and what was the itinery? Im sure you wont answer as you ARE alex are you not ? Sigh sigh sigh ..........

GaryCh

GaryCh avatar

Oct 17, 2012 1:00 PM
Posts:  13

5

I traveled last year with Ethnic Contact Ethiopia Tour & Travel. I'd highly recommend them. You can check them out on facebook, or e-mail ethniccontact@yahoo.com
Tell them Gary recommended you:)

michelholi

michelholi avatar

Oct 17, 2012 10:52 PM
Posts:  156

6

I have done historic route and Omo route on 2 different years (2010-2012) with Adimasu-tours they were fantastic.
Just check their website or get in touch with them.
Only one thing I can add,do not go for the cheaper of them all,take in consideration that a good recommended operator bring you some peace of mind.
← Back to topic list
ADVERTISEMENT

In our shop

See all shop products

Hotels & Hostels

See all hotels & hostels
 
 
Destinations Africa Antarctica Asia Caribbean Islands Central America Europe Middle East North America Pacific South America
Shop Destination Guides eBooks Pictorial & Gifts Phrasebooks Activity Guides Special Offers
Thorn Tree Forum Departure Lounge Check in with Lonely Planet The Lobby
Themes Adventure travel Beaches Best in Travel Family travel Honeymoons Photography Road Trips Value Travel Wildlife World food
Travel Booking Hotels Flights Insurance
Newsletter sign up

Subscribe now and receive a 20% discount on your next guidebook purchase

About us Work for us Contact us Press centre, trade & advertising Terms & conditions

© 2013 Lonely Planet. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission.