Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours is a locally owned and operated tour company based in Addis Ababa. Founded and led by a team of passionate travel experts with decades of experience, we are dedicated to creating authentic, tailor-made experiences across Ethiopia.
For more than 20 years, we have guided travelers from around the globe, designing journeys that balance comfort, cultural depth, and adventure. With Grand Holidays, you don’t just visit Ethiopia—you experience it with those who know it best: local experts who share their country with pride and care.
Grand Holidays Ethiopia Travel PLC is registered and licensed by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Industry under license number 199/98. We are also officially recognized by the Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism and are members of the Ethiopian Tour Operators Association (ETOA), membership code: ETOA/028/06.
Celebrated with multiple international awards and active membership in several global travel organizations.
Honored by the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Tourism for our contribution to Ethiopian tourism.
Recipient of the Africa’s Best Companies in Travel Award.
Named by National Geographic Adventure as one of the World’s Best Adventure Travel Companies.
At Grand Holidays, our staff and guides are our greatest strength. Every member of our management and office team has years of experience, both leading and organizing tours.
Our leadership team—including Desale Mitiku, Beza Tefera, Tsegemariam Abate, Yohannis Mitiku, Melaku Mintesnote, and Bayuh Asfaw—brings decades of combined knowledge and expertise.
Discover Ethiopia’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage through our curated trips. From the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the breathtaking vistas of the Simien Mountains, each journey offers unique experiences that will leave lasting memories.
Our tour guides are carefully selected, A-rated professionals who are not only experienced but also deeply knowledgeable about the regions and activities they lead.
Each guide is an expert in their field—whether history, culture, trekking, wildlife, birding, or photography.
They are multilingual, speaking languages such as English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and more.
We carefully assign guides based on their expertise and your preferred language, ensuring every journey is both insightful and comfortable.
With Grand Holidays, you travel with guides who don’t just explain—they bring Ethiopia to life through stories, knowledge, and passion.
At Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours, we believe travel should benefit both visitors and hosts. We are committed to running every journey in a way that protects nature, respects culture, and supports communities—leaving as little footprint as possible.
Our responsible tourism approach includes:
Training our staff to actively practice responsible and sustainable tourism.
Guiding our guests on how to respect the cultural, social, and religious traditions of the communities they visit.
Supporting local organizations such as clinics, schools, and community projects, and encouraging our travelers to do the same.
Helping conserve the environment in every area we visit.
Prioritizing the well-being of host communities by ensuring tourism has a positive cultural, social, and economic impact.
By following these principles, we not only protect Ethiopia’s heritage but also provide our clients with a more meaningful, authentic, and rewarding travel experience.
Our drivers are among the most respected in Ethiopia’s tourism industry. Professionally trained and highly experienced, they know the regions they travel intimately, having guided countless journeys and built deep relationships with local communities, where they are regarded as friends and family.
They are known for being careful, patient, and responsible, always prioritizing the safety and comfort of guests under any condition.
With Grand Holidays, you can relax knowing that you are in the hands of skilled drivers who treat every journey as if they were carrying their own family.
Comfortable Transport & Reliable Equipment
We operate a modern fleet of fully insured, tourist-standard vehicles, including:
Comfortable 4x4s for off-road adventures
Deluxe buses and minibuses for groups
Private cars for individuals and small families
For expeditions, we provide well-maintained camping and field equipment designed for Ethiopia’s diverse climates—from the crisp highlands to the intense Danakil Depression—ensuring that every traveler enjoys a safe and comfortable journey.
Whether it’s a private tailor-made holiday, family adventure, or group journey, we are here to design the perfect experience.
Our dedicated travel experts and expedition leaders are always ready to craft a holiday in Ethiopia that suits your style, interests, and schedule.
Travel in comfort with our small group tours, averaging just 8–12 guests.
Every journey is led by passionate and knowledgeable tour guides who enrich your experience with insight and care.
Our travel planners ensure flexible, creative, and innovative itineraries that go beyond the ordinary.
Witness and explore an ancient African civilization with a living, undiluted cultural heritage. Mingle with the warm and welcoming Ethiopian people, known for their hospitality. Connect with the remote tribes of the Omo Valley and the highland communities of the Simien Mountains. Taste Ethiopia’s delicious and varied cuisine, from traditional coffee ceremonies to regional specialties. Explore some of Africa’s most stunning natural landscapes, ranging from rugged mountains to lush valleys.
What makes Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours unique is our blend of expertise, authenticity, and responsibility. We design journeys that are:
Tailor-made and seamless, with every detail managed
Comfortable, supported by expert guides and careful drivers
Sometimes high-end, when exclusivity is required
Always responsible, respecting the environment, culture, and communities we visit
Our promise is to transform every trip into an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.
