COMPANY PROFILE
Absolute Ethiopia Tours is a privately-owned Ethiopian tour operating company. Having cutting edge knowledge about the travel industry and comprehensive destinations, we provide complete ranges of tour packages and vacation services across Ethiopia for different groups, families, and individual tourists. Our flagship is our emphasis on travel details and customer satisfaction. We always strive to set new industry standards of customer satisfaction and logistic integration.
WHY ETHIOPIA
A country of contrasts, Ethiopia’s landscape is as dramatic and varied as its past. From the highest peak of Ras Dejen (4625m) in the lush and fertile Semien Mountains; home to the endemic Gelada or Bleeding-Heart Baboon, to the enchanting Danakil Depression(-125m), one of the hottest and lowest places on the planet. The surrounding area has also been referred to as being one of the most hostile and merciless environments on earth, the depression lies on the tectonic fault line which gives rise to numerous volcanoes, the most famous and active being Erta Ale. Ethiopia is also blessed with many lakes; the most famous, Lake Tana, is believed to be the source of the Blue Nile.
Ethiopian history is steeped in religious tradition and its buildings and artefacts reflect a time gone by and yet they seem to fuse perfectly into the present. Read More
Amongst them are Lalibela, with its eleven remarkable monolithic churches hewn from rock; Axum, the most ancient town of Ethiopia with its numerous monolithic stone obelisks or stelae; Gondar which features a number of castle-like medieval palaces and the ancient walled city of Harar all bear testimony to the country’s history.
As the African Union is seated in the capital, Addis Ababa, the city is slowly transforming into a modern metropolis like any other and yet on the opposite side of the spectrum there lie the remote lowlands of the sultry southwest which promise untold adventures and are home to some of Africa’s most fascinating tribes.
WHAT TO DO
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela: Discover the awe-inspiring, hand-carved churches of Lalibela – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spiritual places on Earth.
- Simien Mountains National Park: Embark on an exhilarating trek through dramatic peaks and deep valleys, spotting rare wildlife like the shaggy Gelada baboons along the way.
- Blue Nile Falls: Feel the thunder of “Tis Issat” – the Smoking Water – as you marvel at Ethiopia’s most famous and breathtaking waterfall.
- Axum: Step into ancient history in the former capital of the Axumite Empire, home to towering obelisks and the legendary Ark of the Covenant.
- Traditional Coffee Ceremonies in Jimma: Experience the birthplace of coffee with a warm Ethiopian coffee ceremony – a cherished social ritual full of aroma, tradition, and hospitality.
- Timket Festival: Join the joyful celebration of Epiphany with colourful processions, traditional chants, and dramatic re-enactments of Christ’s baptism.
- Danakil Depression: Venture into one of the hottest, lowest, and most otherworldly places on Earth – a surreal landscape of salt flats, lava lakes, and neon sulphur springs.
- Bale Mountains Trek: Hike through lush forests, alpine meadows, and high plateaus in search of the elusive Ethiopian wolf – Africa’s rarest carnivore.
CONTACT DETAILS
Yayehiyrad Emeru – Managing Director/Owner
Tel: +251-113 691 083
Cell: +251-911 208 865
Fax: +251-113 691 129
Email: yayehiyrad@absoluteethiopia.com
Website: www.absoluteethiopia.com
Address: Building Absolute Vacation Sare Bet, M-Building # 33, Seychelles Str. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
MEET THE TEAM
“Ethiopia’s ancient culture reflects Animist, Judaic, Byzantine, Christian and Islamic heritages. One of it’s notable qualities is its calendar.”
– Nita Bhalla