Addis Ababa Tours
08 Days Trip to the Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia
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08 Days Trip to the Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia

By Yama Ethiopia Tours
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Ages 18-70
Duration: 8 days
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Daily Bottled Water
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Nile Falls
  • Entry/Admission - Fasil Ghebbi
  • Entry/Admission - Simien Mountains National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Simien Mountains National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
What's not included
  • All things not mentioned in the included

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 88560P10

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • N.B :- This trip price quotation is valid for only when we have minimum 2 persons in the group.
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 88560P10

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        • Yama Ethiopia Tours
          343
          Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
          Joined in August 2014
        • josephcM7102TR
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          10-day Omo Valley tour
          My wife and I went for a 10-day Omo Valley tour with Yama Tour in December 2024. Our guide was Tesfaya and our Driver Shato. Mr. Tariku helped us plan an itinerary that allowed us to visit various tribal villages, vibrant markets and national parks. The tour was well planned and organized. The transportation used was very good also. We enjoy the entire tour very much. Unfortunately, we have to skip the Mursi Tribe. As there was a shooting incident happened before our tour. For safety reason, the authority in Ethiopia stopped all visit to the Mursi village until further notice. We were assigned to a motel in Yabello. Upon checking in, we felt uncomfortable and unsafe. Tesfaya was quick to react to call the company to move us to a 4 stars hotel in another town. Our flight back home on the last day was around midnight. We requested Yama to help us book a day use room to freshen up before our long flight home. Yama was kind enough to check us in to a hotel in Adis without any additional cost. Ethiopia has electricity and water outage very frequently. Almost every day the electricity or water or both will be cut off at certain times. This has resulted the restaurant in hotel not able to server certain items on the menu such as juice, coffee, pizza and etc.
          Written January 10, 2025
        • F6287YMjaceks
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing travel trough Ethiopia
          We had 15 days tour across Ethiopia organized by the boss of Yama Tours Tariku. It was the excellent adventure. We met very interesting tribes in the South, we visited Danakil and Dalol, spent two nights under stars. It was really amazing. The volcano Ertale during the night was very spectacular and scary also fantastic during the sunrise. We saw also famous churches in Lalibela. We recommend Tariku and his office very much. We felt very comfortable and safe. Special thanks to all local guides. Basia & Jacek
          Written January 1, 2025
        • Atsushi_yoshida1973
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It was a very comfortable journey!
          It was a very comfortable journey! The driver was cheerful and the service was good. He had been waiting for our meeting in the morning for more than an hour, and he responded appropriately to our various requests. thank you.
          Written November 27, 2024
        • Tourist54981106964
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unvergeßliche Tage
          Awesome, That’s what we we have to say about 10 day journey with Shato. We stayed 2 days in Addis Abeba and then we headed down South with him. He is an excellent driver and btw. he knows a lot about the different traditions of the ethnic groups, wildlife (spec. Birds !! ) , He also knows the best places for authentic food . It was always amusing with him. Yama Tours always followed our wishes and proposals about accommodations and other changes without extra costs. Everything was well planned and organized. Shato is an excellent companion and friend, who likes to show you then beauty of the landscape and the people of his country. Thank you so much Shato and Tarik. Barbara, Frank and Mesele (Mango Juice). Kassel, Germany
          Written June 10, 2024
        • _B2201RZ
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommended, worth the price
          I traveled with a friend in Addis Ababa, it was an amazing trip, the guide was kind, with a lot of knowledge, I felt very safe and I received excellent treatment and value for money, I learned about the culture and the food, a highly recommended trip.
          Written January 13, 2024
        • 231MarkR
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          We came to learn more of the history of Ethiopia and see some of the wildlife. Our expecations were greatly exceeded.
          Yama took such good care of us, even when Ethiopian Airlines delayed a flight for a day, Yama, at no cost to us, put us up in a 5-star hotel in Addis, arranged the new flight and provided all the shuttles for us. The guides we had were just fantastic; the food amazing and the history beyond belief. We always felt very safe and taken care of and the Ethiopians couldn't have been nicer, more welcoming and open. We are already planning another trip for up there.
          Written January 6, 2024
        • Navigator662487
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          excellent
          The tour was very organized. The guide and the driver were excellent!!! so professionals and so nice. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had very good English.. They made the trip to Ethiopia a very special experience.
          Written April 25, 2023
        • Varunkarn M
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommmended! Reliable and very flexible!
          We did 4-day tour in Amhara with a focus on Lalibela. Our friend highly recommended Yama tours and she spoke highly about her trip in Ethiopia. So we emailed Mr.Tarik and he got back to us only in few minutes with itinerary and what we could do in 4 days in Amhara region. Everything went smoothly since the booking and throughout the trip. We were greeted at the airport on time (we used 3 domestic flights in this trip). Our agents, Mr. Estifanos (in Lalibela) and Mr. Tilahun (in Gondar and Bahir Dar) are very professional, considerate and knowledgeable. We got to see spectacular event in Lalibela’s rock-cut churches during Orthodox easter. Mr. Estifanos always made sure we get to see everything, including very local places like local markets, goat and cattle markets and even invited us to his home for traditional meal after fasting! In Gondar and Bahir Dar, we traveled with a very good conditioned Landcruiser. We love how flexible and considerate Mr. Tilahun search for us the local place to have freshwater fish, it is our best dining experience so far! Highly recommended this company.
          Written April 20, 2023
        • vikrampg15
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Yama tours has reliable and professional people with lot of etiquettes and local knowledge
          We did a day and a half tour cum site-seeing with Yama Tours. My favorite part was the way in which Tariq and Tesfaye, the good English speaking guides, explained to us about the country's history. We went to Mount Entoto, saw the palace and the park, the two museums (ethnologic and national), Tiglachin square, Marketo market. We also went to some souvenir shops, went to buy the amazing leather products, spices (mitmita) and coffee. All along, they were very polite and patient. One and half days very well spent. I would highly recommend the tour.
          Written March 21, 2023
        • wingco001
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It was great that I could learn a lot of Ethiopia's special culture.
          Rock hewn church in Lalibela is amazing heritage. All hotel services and qualities are very satisfying. The schedule of trip is so economical etc.
          Written March 20, 2023
        • Traveltopiaa
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent trip to doho lodge
          I am an airline crew with so many travel schedules and a passionate on exploring around when ever I have short layover and I contacted Yama tours in short notice and they did amazing job in arranging my trip to Awash national park. Swift response and efficient in providing all information. My friends and I had wonderful time at Doho lodge and game drives in the park. The hot spring was a life time treat and we all loved it so much. Thumbs up for Yama and we definitely recommend your service to crew colleagues!
          Written February 6, 2023
        • dianaleb
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND YAMA TOURS AND ETHIOPIA :D
          I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND YAMA TOURS AND ETHIOPIA :D Mr Tarik, Tes and Tila, are really nice persons and team!! The whole group is so nice, the drivers and all Ethiopians we meet along the trip were so nice!!! Always on time and flexible, we always arrange the starting hour together and for example, I had my Birthday day in Bahar dar, they organice it giving me the afternoon free at the hotel, but we also talk together and we did more things! Mr Tarik gave us the best hotel for my Birthday, it include a massage that was reallyy nice ( we did not know) I TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!! (in Kuriftu Resort) and Tila, our guide there, help us to have a beautiful day for my Birthday !! We tough 5 days was not too long, but it felt like more time! all the places we visited were amazing! we used plane, boat, car and is so nice, because you have the opportunity to experience the country in different ways. The nature is so beautiful, we went at the end of rain season (September) and is amazing because all is green, are a lot of flowers and water! About were to go, just talk with Yama Tours, they will organise the best for you! We mix city and nature, and that was really nice! DEFINITELY we recommend YAMA TOURS AND ETHIOPIA, is an amazing team in an amazing country, culture, nature and people!! A lot of history is there ! If you like spicy food , you must eat Ethiopian food, we just loved it! And you always feel save with YAMA TOURS. In general, we always felt save in Ethiopia!! All people are so nice, and the energy is really beautiful, you always feel welcome and save !! If you like , go and dance! I just loved it! :D
          Written September 26, 2022
        • mapi1p9
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Smooth operation. Great experience
          I have used Yama travels multiple times now and my experiences have all been great and consistent. Tarik, the owner/manager, is available and responsive. In the past, he has coordinated multiple days tour across ethiopia for my family. All our flights, pick ups and drop offs, hotel accommodations and tours have been smooth. We were able to just relax and enjoy our time because Tarik and his team at Yama Tours show up with diligence and attention to detail, can do attitude. I have been happy with the company's professionalism and wish it more success. Thank you all, at Yama Tours.
          Written August 20, 2021
        • Sherpa22100357192
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          I did a 5 day Eastern cultural tour with Yama Tours Ethiopia. The tour was excellent and extremely informative, a once in a lifetime experience made better by the services of Yama tours. My driver Zinaye was amazing and contacts along the entire trip. The local guides were extremely knowledgeable and I would highly recommend Yama Tours Ethiopia to anyone.
          Written July 31, 2021
        • tmpars7
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An excellent tour operator
          I’m reviewing my tour with Yama Tours which, because of the pandemic, did not happen. It is important to chose a reputable tour operator and one you can trust. Our tour had to be cancelled because of both the pandemic and civil unrest. In these situations, you are concerned about your deposit. Yama Tours could not have been more thorough, trust worthy or understanding. Hopefully, within a year, we will be able to rebook our trip with them, having dealt with them in adversity, we look forward to joining them once situations allow, Ethiopia is a travel ambition and we couldn’t be happier to enjoy it in the capable hands of Yama Tours!
          Written January 6, 2021
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        Kate Nathoo
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        Mar 2020 • Couples
        Had such a good experience with Tariku and his team. Got to Ethiopia just as covid 19 was hitting. We did not get to do our tour but were looked after so well. We got out of Addis to see the countryside and a market. Excellent service and arrangements. But perhaps more importantly really nice people to do business with. Hope to be back to see our wonderful guide Mr Tess and Mr Alex.
        Written April 22, 2020
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