LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
He is the best you can get in Ethiopia!
Ethiopia is such a unique and fascinating country, full of history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm people. Our journey took us through Lalibela, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, Tigray with its incredible Gheralta rock-hewn churches, and the unforgettable Danakil Depression.
We were truly fortunate to find Mulugeta as our guide. From the very first messages, I could feel his kindness, professionalism, and deep knowledge. Meeting him in person confirmed everything—he is not only an exceptionally educated and intelligent guide, but also a warm, humorous, and caring person who quickly made us feel at home.
Mulugeta’s passion for his country, its history, and its traditions brought every place we visited to life. He has studied in different regions of Ethiopia, and his knowledge of history, religion, and culture is truly impressive. Thanks to him, we didn’t just “see” the sights—we understood their meaning and felt their spirit.
Even when unexpected challenges arose, including health issues, Mulugeta handled everything with calmness and professionalism, making sure we always felt safe and well taken care of. His dedication went far beyond guiding—he truly cared about us, and by the end of the trip it felt like we were traveling with a close friend.
I am deeply grateful for all the wonderful experiences, stories, and moments we shared. Because of Mulugeta, this trip was not only unforgettable but also very special on a personal level.
Thank you, Mulugeta, for everything—you are not only a remarkable guide, but also a lifelong friend. I sincerely hope our paths will cross again
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommended Ethiopian Tours
I had a sudden layover in Addis Ababa, so I looked up this tour in a hurry, and it was a great experience! I hadn't researched anything, so I went with the recommended route. I heard there are plenty of other places to see, and there are plenty of Ethiopian tours available. It was nice to have a safe and secure guide, and the explanations were friendly and thorough, which was very satisfying.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Generally very good service and well organised tour , fast response to queries.
Explore plus tour to Tanzania to see the wildebees migration was well worth the money we spent! Explore plus provides a professional service yet makes everyone on the tour feel welcome. We were met at the airport by Rika to see us off and she introduced us to our tour leader Bennie.
Explore plus gave us good upfront information on what and how to pack.
The tour duration was good and covered everything promised, a longer stay at Ngorogoro would have been nice but we understand that that would make the tour price a lot higher. The hot air balloon excursion was really exciting, definately worth it. It gave us a different perspective of the area and seeing the animals from above was great.
Our tour leader was great , he made sure that all our needs were met, he even arranged a cake for our 50th wedding anneversary.
The accomodation , food and vehicles provided was very good. The driver of our vehicle was very good and he made sure that we saw a river crossing. We would have liked to have had some time for souvenier shopping in Tanzania at the end of the tour, but due to the delay of our flight (outside of Explore plus control) from Serengeti to Arusha we missed the oppertunity.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Splendid Management
We booked through Mr. BENSON, who booked our safaris (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli NP) and the game drives for us. And we were provided what we were promised. Our game drive guide was Mr. ERIK, who in my opinion is one of the most helpful and informative guide out there. He made sure, we experience a safari of a lifetime.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James and Michael were great and showed us lots of interesting animals and great scenery.
I saw many animals I wanted to see up close, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, etc. I could also see the wildebeest crossing the river clearly. Except for the rhinoceros which was quite far away, the others were great.
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CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service attitude is patient and meticulous, and the entire itinerary is perfect
It is recommended to buy a local phone card to use the signal. The dust is still quite large, so it is recommended to take good protection. The bedding in the wild luxury tent hotel is very good, the food provided is also clean and hygienic, and the welcome ceremony of each hotel is also very ceremonial. It is a very happy safari.
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BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We got more than expected
Everything went smooth from booking to the drop off. Our guide and driver Manjoli was the kindest person. Due to some issues the start of the trip got delayed but he helped us out and was very patient to get things sorted.
The staff of Bastian Camp was really friendly and its a really nice spot.
The safari itself was one of a kind. we got to see special occasions in the natural world and saw lots of animals.
Thank you for this experience
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s amazing and wonderful Safari trip
Guide James is very nice, Michael is be good at driving. James and Michael service are good. They are also professional for help us looking for all kinds of animals. They are excellent
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James so good，very considerate，I feel extremely good
James is so good, very considerate, I feel extremely good, I am very satisfied with this trip, thank you James and Mike
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and available
It was seamless from the very beginning.
Agent was polite, efficient, enthusiastic and listened to our requests.
Recommended tours were exceptional and the Viatu team were available and responsive throughout. They even reached out of their own accord to confirm our safety when there was news of wild fires in Namibia near our location.
We are already booking our next trip through them.
