Geladas, endemic to Ethiopia, in the Simien Mountains

Awaze Tours

Awaze Tours is a Tour Operator based in Ethiopia offering a variety of tours that highlight the country's indigenous cultures, fascinating history, and natural wonders. Awaze Tours organizes custom tours for groups of any size and pre-set itineraries that individuals may join. With friendly, safety-conscious drivers and multilingual, experienced guides, Awaze Tours is committed to giving you a better understanding of the Ethiopian people and Ethiopia's unique history and cultures. In addition to Ethiopia, Awaze Tours also organizes tours in neighboring countries.

Stresemann's Bushcrow, Borana National Park

More than 80 ethnic groups speaking 90 languages reside in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia's highlands are home to at least 20 species of mammals and 30 species of birds found nowhere else.

Ethiopia has 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the most of any African country.

Ethiopia's Ras Dashen is the 4th highest peak in African while the Danakil Depression is one of the lowest points on earth.

"In terms of the sheer variety of fascinating destinations, no other place in Africa compares to Ethiopia" - Graham Hancock in forward to “African Ark”

Tour Ethiopia and Discover

Venture off the beaten path and discover one of Africa's most fascinating and least visited destinations. Medieval castles, churches hewn out of solid rock, ancient temples, and twelve UNESCO World Heritage sites (more than any other African country) Ethiopia is the perfect holiday and tour destination for adventurers of all ages.

At the crossroad of ancient trade routes, and one of the world's oldest nations, Ethiopia was the only African nation never colonized.

Unique cultures, natural beauty, amazing history, wonderful people: there are many reasons to visit Ethiopia.

Lalibela - churches carved out of solid rock
Omo ValleyOmo Valley - indigenous tribes
Harar - ancient walled Islamic city
Danakil Depression - Erta Alle volcano
Simien Mountains - the rooftop of Africa
Rock Churches of Tigrai - beautiful and remote
Bale Mountains - great trekking; endemic wildlife
Axum - heart of an African empire
Gondar - home to Ethiopian kings
Lake Tana - source of the Blue Nile
. . . and injera, Timkat, eskista, azmaris, coffee, hospitality, Rift Valley, gursha, tej, . . .