Plan your trip
From dream to trail, step by step
Planning a trip to Ethiopia or East Africa shouldn't feel complicated. Here's exactly what happens — from your first message to your first step on the trail — and what you can do at each stage to make the journey yours.
Step 01
Tell us about your dream trip
Start with a message through our contact page, WhatsApp, email or a call. Share when you'd like to travel, how long you have, your group size and anything you're especially keen to see.
Step 02
We propose your itinerary
Within a day or two we reply with a tailored itinerary — routes, durations, accommodation style, what's included, and a clear idea of cost. We'll also flag the best season and any logistics to think about.
Step 03
Refine until it feels right
Adjust pace, add or drop a destination, or shift dates. This is a conversation, not a form. You decide what fits your fitness, budget and style of travel.
Step 04
Confirm the details
Once you're happy, we confirm your booking, arrange permits, guides, accommodation and transfers, and send a full packing list and pre-departure briefing.
Step 05
We prepare on the ground
Before you arrive we finalise park permissions, brief your guide and crew, and check weather and trail conditions — so everything is ready when you land.
Step 06
Walk the roof of Africa
You travel with a licensed local guide who knows the terrain, look after you at altitude, and share Ethiopia with you at a pace that's yours.
What you can rely on
- A clear itinerary and price before you commit
- Honest advice on season, difficulty and logistics
- Licensed local guides on every trip
- Permits, park fees and transfers handled for you
- A back-and-forth that's flexible until you're happy
- Support before, during and after your journey
Compare tours side by side
Every journey differs in pace, terrain and focus. Browse a few popular routes, then use the full comparison tool to weigh them up — or tell us your plans and we'll recommend the right one.
Simien Mountains Trekking — 4 Days
Four days across the heart of the Simien Mountains: escarpments, Afromontane forests, gelada herds and dawn on the 'Roof of Africa'.
From USD 800 per person
Simien Mountains Classic Trek — 3 Days
A compact three-day trek packed with the Simien highlights — escarpment viewpoints, gelada baboons and the famous Imet Gogo panorama.
From USD 600 per person
Simien & Lalibela — 10 Days
The classic combination: trek the Simien escarpment, then Lalibela's rock-hewn churches — history and highlands in one unforgettable journey.
From USD 2,000 per person
Northern Ethiopia Historical Route — 8 Days
Journey the legendary northern circuit — Gondar's castles, the churches of Lalibela, the stelae of Axum and the monasteries of Lake Tana.
From USD 1,600 per person
Want to compare in detail?
Side-by-side duration, difficulty, highlights and pricing for every tour.
Start planning your trip
Rough dates and a rough idea are plenty — we'll shape the rest. Tell us where you want to go, how long you have and what matters most, and we'll come back with a suggested itinerary, honest advice and a clear price.
We reply within a day
Usually much sooner — one message back from a real local guide.
Your trip, your pace
Everything is custom-built around your dates, budget and interests.
Chat however you like
WhatsApp, email or a quick call — the form opens whichever you prefer.
Planning questions, answered
A few weeks is usually fine, though popular months (Oct–Mar) can fill. The more lead time you give us, the more flexibility we have with dates and accommodation.
Yes. Plans shift for all kinds of reasons. Tell us as early as possible and we'll adjust the route and logistics around your new dates.
Domestic flights within Ethiopia can be arranged through us or booked by you. We'll advise the best connections for your itinerary either way.
Weather across Ethiopia can be dramatic. Our guides adapt routes and timings on the ground, and we always prioritise comfort and safety over a rigid schedule.
Travel essentials at a glance
Seasons, permits, packing, altitude, getting there and more — the practical details that make a trip run smoothly.
Best Time to Visit
Season by season, what to expect across Ethiopia.
Read moreWeather & Climate
Climate, temperature swings and what to wear.
Read morePark Permits & Guides
What you need to enter Simien Mountains National Park.
Read morePacking for the Highlands
A practical packing list for trekking and travel.
Read moreGetting There
Flights and road connections across Ethiopia.
Read moreHealth & Safety
Altitude, sensible precautions and travelling well.
Read moreServices you might need
From the first message to the airport transfer, we handle the logistics so you can focus on the journey.
Custom Itineraries & Private Planning
Tell us what you dream of doing — we design a private itinerary around your dates, interests, budget and pace, anywhere we operate.
- Personal trip designer assigned from enquiry
- Private departures for families and couples
- Flexible start dates and durations
Airport Transfers & Ground Logistics
Reliable vehicles, drivers and 4x4s across our operating regions, with transfers arranged to match every flight.
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Addis Ababa and regionals)
- Well-maintained 4x4s with experienced drivers
- Driving crews for multi-day national routes
Accommodation & Lodge Bookings
A hand-picked range of hotels, lodges and mountain camps across Ethiopia and East Africa — from boutique city hotels to remote highland campsites.
- Curated options in every destination we serve
- Lodge-based and camping-based itineraries
- Rooms that match your budget and style
Visa, Permits & Travel Preparation
Worried about the paperwork? We walk you through visas, park permits, insurance and health prep so the adventure starts smoothly.
- Ethiopian e-visa guidance and application help
- National park and site permits arranged in tour
- Packing lists and fitness guidance for altitude
What guests remember
A few words from travellers who walked, wandered and wondered with us.
“The three days we spent crossing the Simien escarpment were the highlight of our entire trip to Ethiopia. Every viewpoint felt like the best yet — and the gelada baboons were unforgettable.”
“Our guide grew up in these mountains and it showed — patient, knowledgeable and full of stories. Camping above the cloud layer was pure magic.”
“Seamless from start to finish. The mix of highland trekking and the rock churches of Lalibela in one trip was exactly what we hoped for.”
Highland stories, new routes and travel ideas
Occasional emails about new tours, seasons and the journeys we're planning — never spam.
Let's start planning
Send us a message with your rough dates and ideas — we'll take it from there.