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Carlos   –  
Peru PE
Visited: July 2024 Reviewed: Aug 2, 2024

Email Carlos  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Once in a Life time Experience!
5/5

My darling wife and I went to the Omo Valley with Ethio Backpacker Tours with the second time and wow what an amazing and unforgettable trip! We felt very safe! We had to honor of having Binyam as our driver and Tsehaynew as our tour guide. everything went smoothly above and beyond to take care of us and make sure we learned about the tribes of the Omo Valley and about Ethiopia in general. All of the hotels were really good (of course, it is Africa, so not all of them had A/C) and the food was incredible. If you want to, bring small toys or candy to share with the kids of the tribes or kids that you see anywhere in Ethiopia (they really loved that!). We also gave away some clothes to the adults if that is something you want to do. If you are debating on whether or not to visit Ethiopia with Ethio Backpacker Tours.

Michael   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Aug 26, 2024

Email Michael  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The team was very accommodating of our needs!!
5/5

The team was very accommodating of our needs, making sure our trip were entertained. We enjoyed the slights and sounds of this beautiful country. Ethio Backpacker Tours made our Ethiopian vacation truly special and stress free!

Daniel   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Sep 19, 2024

Email Daniel  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Book your trip with this brilliant tour Operator!
5/5

It is a second time for me to visit Ethiopia and booking a trip with Ethio Backpacker Tours is always great. I came with friends again and the service was well-organized and competent. I appreciate you ensuring my safety during my journey.

Murad   –  
Romania RO
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2024

Email Murad  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Beautiful country and best service providers!!
5/5

This is one of my unforgettable trip! Ethiopia is a hidden gem, there are many beautiful places to explore! And Thanks to Gashaw for arranging this amazing trip!

Jim   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Oct 4, 2024

Email Jim  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Highly recommended Tour Operation!
5/5

Working with Ethio Backpacker Tours was a fantastic experience; the service was well-organized and competent.
I appreciate you ensuring our safety during the journey. We are certain as we will return and use this excellent tour again. Thank you Gashaw and all the team!

Bahir   –  
Turkey TR
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Oct 12, 2024

Email Bahir  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Everything organized perfectly!
5/5

My trip to Ethiopia was unforgettable, thanks to Ethio Backpacker Tours! With only six days off for my holiday, I was eager to explore this beautiful country that had long been on my bucket list. Gashaw organized everything perfectly, helping me prioritize what to see in such a short time.
One of the most incredible experiences was witnessing the active volcano at Erta Ale. Seeing the lava exploding in the lava lake was beyond anything I had ever imagined. The raw power of nature was awe-inspiring, and I’m so grateful I had the chance to witness it.

Ruzan   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Oct 18, 2024

Email Ruzan  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Extraordinary!
5/5

I recently completed a week journey through Ethiopia with Ethio Backpacker Tours, and it was truly unforgettable. The first three days in the Danakil Depression showcased the extreme beauty of one of the hottest places on Earth. From there, we spent three days exploring the Omo Valley, experiencing the vibrant culture of its diverse tribes and finally a city tour of Addis Ababa.
Thank you Gashaw for such an extraordinary adventure!

Yuli   –  
China CN
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 22, 2024

Email Yuli  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Lovely Short trip!
5/5

I was able to get a spare time for few days in Ethiopia since I came for business, but thanks to my friend's recommendation I contact with Ethio Backpacker Tours and they provided an excellent city tour in Addis Ababa. I visit the important places such as national museum, entoto park and big market merkato. Thanks for the excellent hospitalities!

Maria   –  
Spain ES
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Nov 5, 2024

Email Maria  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Just WOW!!!!!!
5/5

We booked a four days activity to visit Addis Ababa and the Danakil Depression with Ethio Backpacker Tours, and it was an exceptional experience. The trip was impeccably organized, and the team was amazing. I loved every aspect of the service and highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore these incredible destinations.

Julian   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: October 2025 Reviewed: Nov 11, 2025

Email Julian  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Julian and not that of SafariBookings.
Poor organisation! Poor communication!
2/5

My review of this tour operator is rather mixed. Admittedly, the guides and drivers were very good, but the organization regarding the plane tickets was really poor. On every flight, there were ticket errors, which forced us to pay additional amounts several times and to insist in order to get the correct tickets. We experienced stress throughout the trip, constantly wondering if we would have to pay again.

It’s now been almost 4 weeks that we’ve been waiting for the promised refund from the tour operator, but still nothing. Each time we get the same answers: “Yes, we promise we’ll refund you”, “We’ll reimburse you in cash when you’re in Addis”, “Oh, we’re not in Addis but in Lalibela.” When we ask for a bank transfer, they say they need to ask a friend, but apparently this friend doesn’t often answer the phone…

So, I give them 2 out of 5, only thanks to the drivers and guides. For the rest, it was really poorly organized, and I want future clients to be aware of this. If they don’t want to go through a stressful experience during their trip, I would not recommend this tour operator.

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