Ethiopian Experiences 

Our guest lists are limited to about eight people per tour, although they are frequently even smaller in practice. We like to keep the numbers personal and friendly, with no umbrellas held aloft in front of larger groups!

Absolutely it is! More than half of our guests are solo travellers who are joining our small and friendly groups to have social and enjoyable experiences.

Our tours are designed for people of any age with reasonable physical abilities, but we are always caring of individual difficulties and limitations, and we assist or suggest alternative activities for anyone concerned about particular elements of the trip.

Most tours have one or two walks included in the itinerary, but they are rarely of a taxing nature, and we can always come up with alternative activities if people feel over-challenged by any one tour element.

We have no stated age limits on our tours, and we are always happy to chat with potential guests about the overall suitability of their tour choice.

We are very happy to have young people on our tours and, as with the comment about age limits above, we are always happy to chat about the general suitability of any tour for the children concerned.

For an answer to this question, see not only our Tours Schedule on the 'Our Tours' tab, but also our latest newsletter on the 'News' tab. Ethiopia is a large country and we only take our guests to areas where things are stable and secure. The UK FCDO is the ultimate judge of these matters and we follow their advice, showing you a simple traffic light indicator for each tour on each new newsletter.

As with Ethiopia, look at our latest newsletter on the 'News' tab above, where we update each month. Although both these countries are usually welcoming and secure, we still consult the FCDO advice on an almost daily basis.

We ourselves monitor each of the countries where we tour on an almost daily basis to check on any political and social situations. We always give clear and prompt advice if we feel that there is any situation that may affect the success and comfort of any tour.

Our advertised group tours are not centred on any one activity, and are designed to give guests a rounded experience of the culture, the scenery, the history and the wildlife of the chosen area. But for guests wishing to have a hiking holiday with us, we arrange personalised experiences that match their expectations. Just get in touch and let's chat!

We arrange specific-interest tours for any group of enthusiasts, with specialist guides to lead and advise as required. Just let us know what you would like us to facilitate for you and your friends.

The countries where we travel all have a good variety of food available, both local and more international. Whatever your dietary requirement, we can make sure that you have a satisfying and enjoyable time on your tour.

Standard vaccinations are highly recommended for people travelling in each of the African countries where we tour. Each guest however is responsible for their own chosen level of protection. Otherwise, none of the countries where we tour demands any compulsory protection at present.

For your interest and information, here are three separate links to the relevant pages on the excellent NHS Fit For Travel website:

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/africa/ethiopia

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/africa/madagascar

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/africa/kenya

You will need a visa for each of the tours that we offer, and we shall help you obtain that according to the country you are visiting. We are happy to do the whole process for you if you wish.