Explore the best Ethiopia has to offer
Ready to explore a world largely unknown to the outside?Join us for a tour of the real Ethiopia.
Born in the Omo Valley
Wild Ethiopia Tours specializes in tours and travel in Omo Valley and throughout Ethiopia, and has over 10 years of experience guiding visitors on amazing adventures. Our activities are focused on the cultural, natural, and historical sights of Ethiopia. We are one of Ethiopia’s most respected tour operators and offer a range of tours around the country. Based in Jinka, Omo Valley, our tours feature the people, culture, natural environment, and wildlife of Southwestern Ethiopia. We're locally operated and your tours directly benefit the local people. We invite you to experience the best of Ethiopia.
Explore Ethiopia with us
Ethiopia is a land of ancient civilizations, stunning natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage. Our tours offer you the chance to experience all that Ethiopia has to offer, from the bustling streets of Addis Ababa to the remote villages of the Omo Valley.We offer a variety of tours to suit your interests and budget. Our tours take you to the country's most iconic sights, including the Blue Nile Falls, Simien Mountains National Park, and the ancient cities of Aksum, Lalibela, Gondar, and Harar. You can also visit the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth, or explore the country's diverse cultures and traditions, from the amazing tribes of Omo Valley in the south to the historical sights of the north.All of our tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides who will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip. We also offer a variety of optional activities, such as hiking, camping, and photography tours, so you can tailor your tour to your interests.
Destinations
Wild Ethiopia Tours specializes in private, custom tours that showcase the rich cultures and stunning landscapes of Ethiopia. Our cultural tours immerse you in the unique traditions of Ethiopia’s diverse tribes, particularly in the Omo Valley, where you can visit the Menit, Suri, Mursi, Bodi, Hamar, Banna, Bashada, Karo, Nyangatom, Murle, Arbore, Tsemai, Kwegu, Dassanech, and Aari peoples. You’ll experience vibrant ceremonies, traditional practices, and everyday life in some of the most unique societies in the world. We also offer tours to Konso, Dorze, and Borana, as well as to the historic cities of Gondar, Lalibela, and the rock-hewn churches of Tigray.Our safari tours take you to Ethiopia’s most spectacular national parks, including Bale Mountains National Park, Chebera-Churchura, and the Rift Valley lakes, where you’ll have the chance to see abundant wildlife and beautiful landscapes. We also offer adventure tours to Simien Mountains National Park, the extreme Danakil Depression, and the active Erta Ale Volcano, providing a range of experiences for nature lovers and thrill-seekers.Whether you're interested in cultural immersion, wildlife safaris, or breathtaking natural wonders, we can customize your tour to suit your interests and budget. Let Wild Ethiopia Tours provide you with an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after you return home.
About Wild Ethiopia Tours
I am Bereket Desse, the owner and founder of Wild Ethiopia Tours, an Ethiopian tour company that offers a variety of cultural, historical, nature, and photography tours to suit all interests. I have been a tour guide for over 10 years and am passionate about sharing my knowledge of Ethiopia with visitors. I am a reputable and experienced guide and am confident I can provide you with an unforgettable experience.I am a friendly and welcoming person who is always happy to help my guests, and I love to share stories about my life and our cultures. I am a great choice for anyone looking for a tour guide who can provide them with a truly authentic Ethiopian experience.Wild Ethiopia Tours is a locally owned and operated business, and I am proud to offer my guests an experience they won't forget. I am committed to providing my guests with a safe and enjoyable trip and I am confident that you will have a wonderful time exploring Ethiopia with me.
ETHIOPIA IS LIKE NOWHERE ELSE
The only nation in Africa never to be colonized
Home to over 90 distinct ethnic groups
Nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Greatest variety of distinct environments in Africa
Omo Valley has the highest concentration of traditional tribes in Africa
13 months of sunshine
Explore the best Ethiopia has to offer
Ready to explore a world largely unknown to the outside?Join us for a tour of the real Ethiopia.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Reservations, Payment & PricingA deposit of 10% of the total cost of your tour is required to hold your reservation. The remaining balance for your tour is due in USD cash (or its equivalent in Euros or GBP) upon pickup on the start date of your tour.Wild Ethiopia Tours will cancel tours that are not paid in full upon pickup on the start date of your tour, in which case the deposit of 10% of the total tour price will be forfeited.Wild Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to correct promotional or pricing errors at any time.All taxes are included in your quoted price.Cancellation & Refund PolicyIf you must cancel your tour, you must do so in writing via email. We will not accept cancellations made by phone. If you cancel, whether before or after the start date of your tour or if you fail to arrive on the start date, unless otherwise agreed to by us in writing, your 10% deposit will be forfeited and no refund will be given.Wild Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any passenger on any of its tours if, in its sole discretion, it deems retaining such passenger as being detrimental to the tour. In the event any passenger is removed from a tour which is already in progress, or leaves early for any reason, Wild Ethiopia Tours will not issue a partial refund for any unused services due to early departure.Wild Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to alter, cancel, or shorten a tour without notice, at Wild Ethiopia Tour’s sole discretion, as may be deemed necessary or advisable. In such event, your sole remedy shall be a prorated refund for any unused portion of the trip.Payment of Your DepositWe accept payment for the 10% deposit by wire transfer, PayPal, or Western Union. Be aware that your bank, PayPal, and/or Western Union may charge you an additional fee.Reservation Changes & Traveler PreferencesIf you request to change your arrival or departure city, and Wild Ethiopia Tours approves your request, we reserve the right to increase the price of your tour accordingly, if we deem it will increase our expenses. If you request to extend your tour, and Wild Ethiopia Tours approves your request, we reserve the right to increase the price of your tour accordingly. If you are already on tour and wish to extend it, payment for any extra days will be immediately due in cash at that time.All traveler requests, including preferred schedule, accommodations, and tribes visited are subject to availability and logistical and security constraints, and are not guaranteed.Multiple Traveler Arrangements & AccommodationsWe recommend a maximum of 3 people per tour vehicle for your comfort, as we must leave sufficient room for baggage, supplies, the driver/guide, and additional local guide as needed. A 2nd vehicle is mandatory for 5 or more people. A 3rd vehicle is mandatory for 9 or more people.Standard accommodations are based on single or double-bedded rooms with private bath and are subject to availability. Multiple rooms, tents, or vehicles will result in additional fees.Medical IssuesYou must advise Wild Ethiopia Tours in writing via email, at or prior to booking, of any physical, emotional, or mental condition which (a) may affect your ability to fully participate in the trip; (b) may require professional attention during the trip; or (c) may require the use of special equipment. If any such condition arises after the tour is booked, you must advise Wild Ethiopia Tours in writing via email, immediately.Wild Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to decline or cancel your reservation, or to remove you from a tour in progress, if Wild Ethiopia Tours determines your condition would adversely affect the health, safety, or enjoyment of you or of other participants. If Wild Ethiopia Tours removes you from a tour in progress pursuant to this paragraph, you will not be entitled to any refund of your tour payment and Wild Ethiopia Tours shall have no further liability.Most Wild Ethiopia Tours tours are not wheelchair-accessible, as wheelchair assistance or accessibility in our tour destinations cannot be guaranteed. If you require a wheelchair, you must provide Wild Ethiopia Tours with your requirements in advance and you may also need to bring your own small, collapsible wheelchair.If you are unable to travel without assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion. If you have a condition that requires special equipment or treatment, you must bring and be responsible for all necessary items related to your condition. Wild Ethiopia Tours cannot accommodate motorized scooters of any kind. Wild Ethiopia Tours cannot accommodate women past their 6th month of pregnancy and cannot accommodate service animals.If you have a condition as contemplated herein, you travel at your own risk. Wild Ethiopia Tours is not liable for any injuries or damages you may suffer relating to such a condition, including, without limitation, loss of special equipment, lack of assistance with or accommodation of special needs, and unavailability of medical assistance or treatment.Wild Ethiopia Tours is not responsible for the costs of any medical treatment you may require during the trip. Under no circumstances is Wild Ethiopia Tours responsible for the quality of medical care, or lack thereof, you may receive while on the trip.Air TransportationAir transportation is not included and is your responsibility. We recommend Ethiopian Airlines.LuggageGuests are urged to travel with only one medium-sized suitcase. Luggage and personal effects are at the owner’s risk throughout the tour.GuidesOur tours cover many different areas with many different languages. Wild Ethiopia Tours partners with local tribal guides in some locations in lieu of a Wild Ethiopia Tours guide in order to provide more accurate interpretation and a better tour experience.Not Included in Quoted Tour RatesThe cost of obtaining passports, visas, travel insurance, baggage charges, alcoholic drinks, laundry, communication expenses, international airport departure tax, deviations from the tour, and gratuities are not included.Travel InsuranceTravel insurance, including medical and evacuation, which also provides protection against lost or damaged luggage, is highly recommended.PhotographyWild Ethiopia Tours may take photographs or film of its tours and tour participants, and the participant grants Wild Ethiopia Tours express permission to do so and for Wild Ethiopia Tours to use such for promotional or commercial use, unless agreed to otherwise in writing.ResponsibilityWild Ethiopia Tours does not own or operate certain entities that provide goods or services for your tour, including, for example, lodging facilities, vehicle rental agencies, restaurants, and local guide associations.As a result, Wild Ethiopia Tours is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity it does not own or control, nor for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control.Without limitation, Wild Ethiopia Tours is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity of any kind that may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control, including, without limitation any willful or negligent act or failure to act or breach of contract or violation of local law or regulation of any third party such as an airline, train, hotel, bus, taxi, van, tour operator or local guide whether or not it uses the Wild Ethiopia Tours name.Similarly, Wild Ethiopia Tours is not responsible for any loss, injury, death, or inconvenience due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third party, attacks by animals, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation to same, if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government, acts of terrorism, force majeure, war, quarantine, criminal activity, or any other cause beyond its control.
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