We have chosen Beki for our Lalibela trip as we have already had great experience with his service. The satisfaction was not different with the trip to Lalibela. From the very first minute starting with planning the customized trip up until following up on us upon our return to Addis Ababa, everything was well organized. We felt safe everywhere we went despite the situation in the area ( fight and military presence).
My family was warm welcomed at the airport in Lalibela. Beki had his own tour guide over the two full day trips and a well maintained, clean and comfortable mini bus.
The trip was July around visiting all the churches in Lalibela. It was Eastern time (Ethiopian) , so cried was not a surprise for us. The churches are definitely worth to see once in your lifetime.
The hotel we stayed at was really clean, comfortable beds ( Sora Lodge ), and good food.
If something that stood out and might be taken as a negative comment : we did not like the attitude of some of the people who think just because you are European, you are a cash cow( or ATM). We have been living in Ethiopia for a year now ( since 2023) and are familiar with the salaries in the country. Therefotez, when one gives 50 birr for a small help for a local person and s/he expresses dissatisfaction, that triggers anger.
Our package included an English speaking guide , hire rooms (2 rooms for three of us) , minivan with a driver over the stay. No food or drinks ( we always had water though if requested).
We found the rate really high pP;,however, I was willing to pay it this time. Just wanted to shout out.
Other than these two latter facts, we had great guides ( Beki and his friend), comfortable transport, very good hotel and food, great experience , and most importantly - feeling safe. We highly recommend Beki as your tour guide.
P.S. if you have a minor with you and want to opt out of any social media picture shares, make sure you express this wish to Beki. We asked him to take those pictures off of his profile where our son was present.
