Papyrus boat at lake Tana
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- ETOA & Lalibela & Surrounding Guide association
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Great service, great communication, seamless transfers and qualified guides.
My tour operator was very communicative even before the trip began. He was very responsive on Whatsapp. He booked all my domestic flights, arranged all my airport pick ups and drop offs.
He had professional tour guides in all the regions I visited. All the guides were well knowledgeable with facts and history and were willing to answer any questions.
The itinerary was clear and he was flexible to accomodate any changes that were needed before and during the trip.
All pick up and drop offs were on time. The vehicles were clean, well maintained and well driven.
There were no extra costs. All meals, transport and accommodation were taken care of in the 7 days.
He is reliable, communicative and well experienced. I enjoyed my trip and I will be back with the same company.
Email Nicole Williams | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind and professional!
My tour was very educational and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout our tour. I highly recommend!
AR
Email Cecilia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amaizing experience in Lalibela
Marek has been a wonderful guide. He has helped us in all ways. His explanations where clear and interesting. We strongly recommend his services.
RU
Email Dmitry | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended
We express our gratitude to the travel company "Extraordinary Ethiopian Tours" for the superbly organized tour to the Danakil Depression, Erta Ale volcano, Dalol, and the Salt Lake! It was one of the most memorable and unusual trips of our lives.
Each location was stunning in its beauty and uniqueness. The fantastic landscapes of Dalol, with their incredible colors and geothermal formations, looked like the set of a sci-fi film. The majestic and rugged Danakil Depression amazed us with its scale, and a visit to the salt lake and endless salt fields was a truly unique experience – the dazzling white expanses, the unusual shapes of the salt formations, and the stunning views made it feel like we were on another planet.
The ascent to Erta Ale with its living lava lake was also an unforgettable experience.
I would especially like to commend the excellent organization of the route, the professionalism of the guides, and the attentiveness of the team throughout the entire trip. Everything was smooth, comfortable, and safe, allowing us to fully focus on the experience and enjoy every moment.
We recommend Extraordinary Ethiopian Tours to anyone who dreams of seeing some of the most amazing places on Earth. This trip will remain etched in our memories forever!
Email Nefeli | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely Stunning
Loved our tour
Very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable
Would choose them again
FR
Email TLhalefo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beyond Extraordinary!!
There really isn’t enough I can say to describe the kindness, care and intelligence Maereg and his company gift to visitors in Ethiopia. I have been with them three times there now, and every day blows my mind – in all the best ways.
Not only do the staff and drivers know everything you may be interested in about their country, they are devoted to their communities and business. They solve problems, refine itineraries, search for fuel, and protect your safety above all else.
My visit to Lalibela was the climax of my trips to Ethiopia. The Orthodox Church there is profoundly supported everywhere, and guides so many people to generosity and inclusion, it is truly extraordinary. I am not a religious person myself, and it takes a leap of faith to believe the rock churches were built in just 20 years (I’m sure one day this will be re-examined, but faithful people there cling to the legend and would prefer to not see such evidence), but being in those awesome places with a guide who really understands and believes in their importance and meaning made the trip worthwhile.
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours has its own 4X4 vehicle now, and they are moving forward with business plans despite the war that is crippling tourism everywhere. If you know Maereg, or his brother Abayu (the ‘Mayor of Addis’), then you also know their friends and circles. This is probably one of their greatest strengths. When I visit, I feel like a brother, a partner, a respected visitor and an honored guest. With inside access to unexpected and awesome experiences daily.
Travelling in Ethiopia is never easy; it is one of the most challenging countries I have visited. It requires patience, attention, willpower and physical ability. Having said that, even at 62 I manage somehow because Mareg, Abauy and their associates guide my body and spirit. I have learned so much from them, I know we will be brothers forever.
I recommend them without reservation. You can not find a better tour agent than Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours!
PT
Email Miguel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great!
Very professional from the begining to the end. Personalized package. Great experience!
Email Tamryn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Go the extra mile!
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours was a wonderful tour operator during my time in Lalibela. The guide, Ermiyas, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His love and passion for the town and especially the churches shines through. When some activities did not work out as planned, EET went out of their way to find alternative options for me. Great experience for a solo traveller!
AR
Email alejandro | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
trustable
Interesting visit to Lalibela churches. We did it i just one day. Starting in the afternoon and finishing the morning after.
FI
Email Eeva | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, ambitious and energetic
Choosing a tour operator is a risky business. You pay thousands of dollars in advance and you will experience the service only afterwards.
I can guarantee on my behalf, that doing business with Extraordinary Ethiopia tours and Mareg is absolutely a safe business from the first step of communication until the very end of the journey.
After having followed an itinerary of 15 nights and 16 days in Ethiopia I am more than grateful to Maereg and his team, that I had a truly great, a sort of a once-in-a-lifetime tour. Everything worked perfectly. There wasn't any issue, that I felt sorry of.
To be honest: I fell in love with Ethiopia.
I had s solo safari to Bale mountains, Omo Valley tribes, Gondar and Lalibela. All the arrangements were better than expected: In Addis Abeba I was welcomed by the efficient "liaison officer" Habtu. In my safari journey driver BK was just brilliant, Toyota Landcruiser wonderful, accommodation exceeding all the expectations, meals great and Maereg kept on following all my moves daily.
I felt that I was in safe hands all the time.
Ethiopia is an amazing country. Ethiopians are incredibly kind and nice. I wish I could have stayed longer. But decided already to return.
I can warmly recommend Maereg and his mates to any type of traveller. His team is professional, energetic and ambitious and do not leave even the slightest detail unchecked. They do want to introduce and show their country to you, and they do it with love!❤️
