1, who is going to be guide ?
All group and individual
tourists will be provided with Young and professional English speaking
Ethiopian guide some of the guides also speak French and German, They are
specialized with the Ethiopian tourist destinations, they became lifelong
friends with the travelers, up on a request we will provide you a translator
for your language.
2. Do I need to get visa before I depart for ethiopia ?
No. you get your tourist
visa when you arrive at Addis Ababa bole international air port for the
citizens of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic
, Kuwait, Luxembourg ,Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal ,Russian, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and
United states of America. This charge only 50$ for 30 days visa and you should
have to bring two recent color passport size photograph and A valid passport
which use at least for 6 months after arrival in Ethiopia, also online visa is
available now.
3. What Are The Vehicles
Like ?
Our vehicles are best
condition latest Toyota mini buses and Toyota 4WD Land cruisers. Our drivers
are trained and qualified by tourism and vehicle maintenance
4. Who Own This company ?
A one Ethiopia tours is
owned by professional Ethiopian tour consultant Michael, who Take so many
tourism and hospitality courses in the different University and collages in
Ethiopia and out of Ethiopia after having those knowledge’s including his
experience plus his passion he open his own tour company after a lot of
challenges now this company is became one of the competent tour company in
Ethiopia.
5.What To Buy In Ethiopia ?
You can buy art works,
cultural clothes which are made by hand, cultural jewelers and other souvenir
which represents Ethiopia, Making a shopping in Ethiopia markets is negotiating
for some people it is fun.
6. When Is The Best Time To
Visit Ethiopia ?
Our country is good all year
the rainy season is between June to August so at this time it is hard to do
safari and trekking but you can watch easily the historical sites of Ethiopia.
7. Where To Stay While I am
in Ethiopia ?
There are variety of tourist
accommodation facilities in all Ethiopian tourist destinations which suite your
budget from luxury lodges and Hotels to tented campsites who are owned by local
operators and foreign investors, those Hotels and lodges bring you special
services such as standard Single, twin & double occupancy beds, standard
food and beverage services whether if you are vegan or meat lover, spa
services, high speed WIFI connections, laundry services and so much more.
8.How Is the security situation
in Ethiopia ?
Our government has invested
on security for not only its local peoples but even its visitors in general
safety of tourists is 99% safe this is the reasons why Ethiopian tourism
develop Each year not only this the other reason is Ethiopia has hospitality
people in every corner of the country.
9.What is the Medical
Situation ?
If there is a physical
activity like hiking we recommend you to bring your first aid kit and for
remote areas you should have to bring Anti-itch cream, insect repellent
containing DEET and yellow fever vaccine, this depends on the tour activity and
the area you will travel, we will let you know this when you book a tour.
10 .What To Wear ?
Visitors should have to
bring hat, mittens and jacket for the highland areas which is going to be cold,
in the sunny areas also you should bring sunglass, light cloth and comfortable
shoes.
11.IS That available to
bring my Electronics device ?
Sure. You can bring your
camera, I pod, Tablet, laptop and cell phone, but those devices not to be more
than one per person, if it is you may pay tax.
12.
Should I bring an AC adaptor?
That sound is good. bring
your universal AC adaptor it is hard to find here .The standard electrical
current in Ethiopia is 220VAc, 50 Hz Electrical plugs are the two pin European
type so If your country use similar to this you don’t have to bring AC adaptor
just bring your charger for your device , So you can easily charge your devices.
13. Can
I access the internet?
Yes, getting online is became easier specially
in cities and towns of Ethiopia through your phone also you can find WI-FI hot
-spot net works at many Hotels and there are internet cafes in cities and
towns.
14.
Can I use cell phone while in Ethiopia?
Sure, you can bring your phone device which
should be GSM mobile phone system just like Europe so we can help by giving you
Ethiopian SIM card so you can easily communicate with.
15.
What is the current exchange rate?
The local Ethiopian currency is Birr (ETB) made
up of 100 cents; there are birr notes of 5, 10, 50 and 100. The exchange rate
is fluctuates time to time but 1 US $ is exchange between by 28 up to 30 (ETB).
16.
What is the Payment system?
We accept cash of US
dollar($), Canada($), Euro& British pound also if you use international
credit cards like visa, MasterCard and union pay cards are allowed in Ethiopia
you can find ATM machines at major cities and hotels to extract your cash.
17.
IS there a booking fee?
For booking a tour with our
company you don’t have to pay advance payment, you will pay us when you arrive
but we make changes on this condition depending on the season and groups
number, we will let you know this when you contact us.
18.
What time is it in Ethiopia right now?
Ethiopia follows one time
zone which is 3 hours ahead of Green which Mean Time (GMT+3) Please visit
www.worldtimeserver.com this website also let you see the time difference from
your country.
19.
I am traveling alone what you advice?
We welcome single travelers. There are two
alternatives for solo travelers ,the first is we can operate your tour by
joining other groups ,but if there is no departure on your date we will provide
you our service by competitive price.
20.
What I do next after I decided to book with your company?
Thank you for your choice.
Travelers should send their full information which is passport ,air flight
ticket to Ethiopia which included depart date and arriving date & time this
documents should be scan then you will send it to our email address this help
us to make hotel& lodge bookings also to make your vacation more
interesting. When you send your full documents our tour guides welcome you at
Addis Ababa Bole international air port on your arrival.
21.
Which air line fly to Ethiopia?
We suggest you to fly with Ethiopian air lines
because you will get a discount for the domestic flight also you can come
directly from your home town without a transit, Ethiopian air lines have many
destinations in Europe, North America & Asia, but there are also other air
lines fly to Ethiopia such as Emirates, Lufthansa, Turkish, Kenyan air ways,
and others.