“I think you really need a guide to enjoy a place like Addis Ababa, and, having twice used Habte’s services in the city, I can recommend him unreservedly. He went well beyond the role of guide, to give us a genuine immersion in the fascinating culture of the place.”

"Navigating the hilly streets and exploring the extraordinary monolithic churches of Lalibela is no easy feat on one's own. That's why I am grateful for the expert guidance of our guide Gashaw. He adeptly assisted us in such mundane tasks as finding reputable souvenir shops, exchanging money at the local bank, finding a restaurant for a hearty meal and expertly guiding us through the magnificent rock hewn churches of the town. The fun did not stop at the end of the day but continued into the evening as we were taken to a local Tej House for drinks, music and lots of shoulder dancing.That evening was one of the most memorable of my trip."

"I'm very sorry that we did not have the opportunity to meet.  Birhan, Abush, Fantaw, and your brother took very good care of me during my time with them. Their pride in their country, genuine hospitality, humbleness, and sincere friendship was evident during every occasion I met with them. I give them all my highest compliments. I'm flattered that such kind people find me to be good company as well. Thanks for your professionalism Habte. I hope that we can maintain a friendship. Take care, and God bless you and your wonderful group of colleagues and friends."

"When I started seriously planning our Ethiopian trip in autumn 2011, I found a former client of Ethiopia Uncovered who had only good things to say about them, and about the country in general – now I’m doing the same. Through email dialogue, we worked out a programme to suit our interests, timing and budget. Everything from airport transfers to local guiding, accommodation and site visits was arranged in advance; a single payment covered the lot and everything went perfectly smoothly. As a tourguide myself, I appreciate how much behind-the-scenes work it takes to make the whole thing seem simple. I particularly appreciated the fact that, although our timing was awful – we arrived in Addis on (Ethiopian) Christmas night and left on the night of Timkat – Habte cared for us as if we weren’t keeping him from celebrating with his family. He, and our local guides in Gonder and Lalibela, went out of their way to give us a real feeling not just for history and culture, but also for today’s realities. Five stars to all of them!" 

"We wanted to thank you again. We had an exciting and interesting week, and could really enjoy it. We appreciate that you took care of our individual requests, and your and Adenu's and Alex's flexibility. We will certainly recommend Ethiopia Uncovered."

"On a recent trip to Ethiopia, I used Ethiopia Uncovered to develop a travel itinerary for my husband and I. We wanted to see a few places but didn’t have a lot of time. The service was very good. We were met at each airport by great guides full of local knowledge and brought around the many wonderful sights that Ethiopia has to offer. I would recommend them highly for any future travel there."