Small Group Tours in Ethiopia
Small-group journeys built around connection, culture, wildlife and meaningful adventure.
Three ways to experience Ethiopia:
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South Omo Tour – Deep cultural immersion in village life, alongside wildlife encounters and time to relax beside a Rift Valley lake.
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North + South Tour – Ethiopia’s iconic historical and natural sites, from Gondar and Lalibela to the Simien Mountains and Blue Nile Falls, combined with cultural immersion in the Omo Valley.
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Bale Mountains Trek – Explore dramatic highland landscapes, search for rare Ethiopian wolves and discover Ethiopia’s wild side with an expert local guide. Choose a standalone 5-day trek or add Bale as an extension to your South Omo journey.
South Omo
Live With the Hamar: A Rare Cultural Journey Into Ethiopia’s Omo Valley
+ BAle Mountains Hiking extension
Culture ~ Relaxing ~ Wildlife ~ Lakes
✅ Tour Length: 7 Days OR add 5 day Bale Mountains Extension to make 12 days
🗓️ Dates: 9th - 15th May 2027 Extension until 20th May
🌍 Where? Southern Ethiopia
✔ Live alongside Hamar communities
✔ Swim in springs and spot colobus monkeys
✔ Extension: Hiking to see rare mountain wolves in Bale Mountains
🏡 Accommodation: Hand-selected local guesthouses (private en-suite rooms). Some nights in upscale lodges
👥 Group Size: Intimate group — max 10 travellers
⭐ All 5★ Reviews
🏷️ Price:
£2,249 per person for 7 nights
£1,249 Bale 5 Day extension
Contact for deals for couples/ friends sharing room
"I felt like I was truly part of the community" "Unforgettable experience"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Seojin L, Google review
North + South
Ethiopia Unveiled: Indigenous South to Ancient North
Culture ~ History ~ Hiking ~ Landmarks
✅ Tour Length: 11 Days
🗓️ Dates: 2027 dates TBC
🌍 Where? Northern & Southern Ethiopia
✔ Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
✔ Omo Valley tribal cultures
✔ Hiking with Gelada monkeys in Simien mountains
🏡 Accommodation: Hand-selected local guesthouses (private en-suite rooms)
👥 Group Size: Intimate group — max 10 travellers
🏷️ Price: TBC for 2027
Contact for couples/ friends sharing room deals
"Immersing ourselves in the fascinating Hamar culture to walking among baboons in the Simien Mountains to visiting churches deep in the earth in places was too amazing to be real"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Kathie S, Google review
a 5-Day Small-group Bale Mountains Adventure: Untamed Ethiopia
Hiking ~ Nature ~ Wildlife
✅ Tour Length: 5 days
🗓️ Dates: 16th - 20th May
🌍 Where? Bale Mountains, Southern Ethiopia
✔ Hike through Bale’s spectacular highland landscapes
✔ Search for rare Ethiopian wolves and endemic wildlife
✔ Discover waterfalls, ancient forests and mountain wilderness
🏡 Accommodation: Camping x2 nights (Hotel upgrade available), basic hotel x2 nights
👥 Group Size: Intimate group — max 10 travellers
⭐ All 5★ Reviews
🏷️ Price: £1,249
Contact for deals for couples/ friends sharing room or for hotel upgrade (no camping needed)
What do previous guests think?
Not sure which journey is right for you?
Whether you’re drawn to Ethiopia’s living cultures, its ancient history or its wild mountain landscapes, there’s a journey for you.
Choose North + South if you want:
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Ethiopia’s iconic history alongside living cultures
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Northern highlights including Lalibela, Gondar and the Blue Nile Falls
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Hiking and a night camping beneath the stars in the Simien Mountains
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A bigger adventure across multiple regions of Ethiopia
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Deep cultural immersion in the Omo Valley
Choose South Omo – Culture & Lakes if you prefer:
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A slower, more relaxed journey focused on southern Ethiopia
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Deep cultural immersion with Hamar communities
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Swimming in natural springs, spotting monkeys and relaxing beside a Rift Valley lake
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More time to connect with local people and experience everyday life
Choose the Bale Mountains Trek if you dream of:
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Searching for rare Ethiopian wolves and other highland wildlife
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Hiking across spectacular mountain plateaus and through ancient forests
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Discovering waterfalls and camping beneath the stars
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Exploring with a passionate expert local guide who has spent over 20 years in these mountains
You can enjoy Bale as a standalone five-day trek or add it as an extension to your South Omo journey for a combination of cultural immersion and mountain adventure.
✨ All our journeys are designed for curious travellers who want real cultural connection, small groups, meaningful experiences and responsible tourism.
Got a question first? Feel free to reach out via email, Whatsapp Call or message, or request a callback.
Meet The Team
Geta Desta
Geta will be with you throughout the trip, providing his expert insights throughout. He is there to look after all your needs on the trip. He knows everyone and can fix any issue!
Geta grew up in Turmi, alongside Hamar friends. His family have always been very integrated into the Hamar community and he was able to speak the language fluently and learn more than most people about Hamar.
He has spent a total of 7 years living in the UK, becoming fluent in English. He gained knowledge of community-based travel through traveling with his wife, Fiona, throughout East Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Mexico.
Geta realised he wanted to bring the benefits of communtiy tourism to his community in Ethiopia and show guests the real Ethiopia.
Fiona Clarke
Fiona will provide all of the support to you before your trip, from answering questions to full guides, packing lists and top tips. In-country you can also get in contact with her on the phone or Whatsapp and you'll likely meet her when you're in Turmi!
Fiona first set foot in Ethiopia in 2015 for a 3 week trip but ended up staying and living and working with Hamar for 2 years.
Fiona has spent the last decade living between the UK and Ethiopia, with her husband, Geta.
She gained a Masters degree in African Studies in 2019 and has managed charitable projects across the continent before co-founding Ethical Ethiopian Experiences with Geta.
Kuna Bita
Kuna grew up in a Hamar village and has since moved to Turmi town. She has had an interesting life and knows Hamar culture inside out.
You will meet Kuna while you're in Turmi as she guides our Hamar tours alongside Geta.
Kuna brings warmth and knowledge of a woman's life in Hamar to our guests.
She is the only female guide in the region and we are lucky to have been collaborating with her on various projects over the last decade.
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