Papyrus boat at lake Tana
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Savant | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extraordinary Indeed!
I was not lucky enough to meet Maereg on my amazing trip to Ethiopia, but I did meet his brother and many of their friends. If you have managed to find their listings, you are already on your way to something life-changing.
I can’t remember how I found EET in the first place, but it must have been some kind of destiny the way it all worked out. It takes a bit of a leap of faith for people, even me, to trust and believe in those you meet on the other side of the planet. But when you do find them, they are usually keepers. I can not recommend this outfit highly enough.
Knowing very little about Ethiopia before I arrived there, I relied on Maereg to plan my trip. He never disappointed. Exceptional lodgings, challenging sometimes but ultimately remarkable for Africa, comfortable vehicles, everything carefully attended to, and the remarkable relationships I will remember forever. There are doubtless many choices when planning a visit like this, and the priceless lesson I learned there is that if you have the courage to ask people like Maereg and his brother Abay for help. and the willingness to put yourself in their hands, you will all come out ahead.
These folks planned what turned out to be an unforgettable tour of Omo Valley, and meetings with several tribes there. The short version of this story is that the experiences I had there included becoming some kind of honorary and valued member of the tribe, or at least an exceptional ally. I learned more about life and myself in one afternoon there than I could possibly explain in even this long review. I also visited the Danakil Depression on a tour they planned for me. This was also an invaluable experience, but also emotionally difficult in many ways. It is not an easy place to visit. I suggest you do some thorough research so you are prepared. I was not.
When I visit Africa, four separate times now, at least a third of the countries there, I am amazed, enlightened, changed, and sometimes heartbroken. It takes special people to join you on a journey like this. EET strives for this instinctively. They seem consumed with guaranteeing their clients have important, memorable experiences there. I just can not thank them enough.
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Email Layla | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly organized to enjoy breathtaking nature
My 3 days in the Danakil Depression has been one of the most amazing experience I have had exploring Earths wonders.
The tour was very well organized and structured so we could really enjoy full days, unforgettable sunrise on the salt lake and the rift and breathtaking night walk on volcanic lava. So unique!
Maareg our guide is very experienced, reassuring and so kind. He, with his team, were attentive as we explored the differentes natural sites, so I felt very safe during this tour. Also the food served was great!
I am very grateful for this wonderful experience.
Email Alex Hennock | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An extremely professional outfit that I would recommend to any travelers to Ethiopia
From the beginning Maereg was extremely responsive and understanding of our needs. All aspects of the tour were delivered seamlessly and it was very relieving to have him there personally to deal with a number of issues that arouse that he dealt with tactfully and without complaint.
As a guide he knew when to give us space and when to add information and engage us. All the activities that we undertook were unforgettable and it didn’t feel like we were constantly being rushed and pressured to move on. The level of flexibility was unparalleled.
I look forward to coming back and exploring Ethiopia further with Maereg and Extraordinary Ethiopia in the future.
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Email JohnDavid | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great guide!
I have travelled 80 plus countries and Maereg was one of best guides.
He was strong and confident knowing when to talk and when not. He professionally kept me respectable of local religious traditions while getting me front row viewing. Maereg is a believer with long Lalibella history. He asked for my camera many times knowing best spots. Even asked once cause he said I was to shy:)
He was great at managing vendors not that Ethiopia is bad in that way.
Email Clara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an extraordinary guide. Not only did he know the area well, but he is also a person deepl
Our tour guide gave us an extraordinary tour of Lalibela. He knows great about the history of Lalibela. The tour was incredible, not only because it is a beautiful place full of history and culture, but also because Maereg made it very enjoyable and involved us in getting to know the local people, allowing us to better experience it.
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Email Andrea | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was extremely accommodating and pleasant
The tour was amazing. The tour guides were very informative and extremely accommodating. They were very reliable. I would love to return
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Email Tod | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maereg was friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive.
We truly enjoyed our Ethiopian visit as we received extraordinary service from the Ethiopia Lalibela Company. Big "THANK YOU" to Maereg for going above & beyond to ensure our wonderful travel experience. We appreciate and a gratefuk for everything!!
Sincerely,
Tod
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Email Pablo Bedrossian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything perfect and excellent - Todo perfecto y excelente
I went on a 6 day trip to Northern Ethiopia with Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours. We were in Bahir Dar (lake Tana), Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park and the wonderful town of Lalibela, to see the rock-hewn churches. We ended up in Addis Ababa, It was a fantastic experience. The company fulfilled everything, exceeding my expectations. I recommend it. I travel all over the world and I want to come back to Ethiopia with Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours. Thank you Maereg and the whole team!
Realicé un viaje de 6 días por el norte de Etiopía con Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours. Estuvimos en Bahir Dar (lake Tana), Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park y la maravillosa ciudad de Lalibela, para ver las iglesias labradas en la roca. Terminamos en Addis Abeba, Fue una experiencia fantástica . La empresa cumplió en todo superando mis expectativas. Lo recomiendo. Viajo por todo el mundo y quiero volver a Etiopía con Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours. ¡Gracias, Maereg y todo el equipo!
Reply from Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Dec 16, 2024Hello Pablo
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we are happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Hopefully we will meet next time to explore other parts of Ethiopia.
Kind regards
Maereg
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Email Alessandro | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trekking and life experience with a super guide!
Trekking in Ethiopia's Lalibela Wollo Highland 4 Days / 3 Nights
This has been one of the most memorable tours I ever did.
First visited the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela and the day after left for the eco-tour. Spent 4 days with 3 friends walking and visiting the amazing surroundings of Lalibela, great guides, welcomed from every community we had the honor to visit and talk with. A gentle and slow way to discover places and people.. Great experience!!
Reply from Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Dec 10, 2024Hello Alessandro
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we are happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Hopefully we will meet next time to explore other parts of Ethiopia.
Kind regards
Maereg
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Email Liam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING 5 STAR
Maereg was an amazing guide and I really enjoyed spending time in his company, he showed me around Lalibela and surrounding areas and made my trip to Ethiopia a memorable one. I would 100% recommend Maereg as a guide.
Reply from Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
Posted on Dec 10, 2024Hello Liam
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we are happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Hopefully we will meet next time to explore other parts of Ethiopia.
Kind regards
Maereg