Fasil Ghebbi royal castle at golden light, Gondar Ethiopia
Bete Giyorgis church at golden sunset
Hamar woman with traditional jewelry, Omo Valley Ethiopia
Colorful sulfur formations at Dallol
Cross-shaped rock church, Lalibela aerial
Addis Ababa skyline glowing at dusk
Blue Nile Falls thundering waterfall

Step into Ethiopias imperial past

Origin

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Samuel Sisay — Founder & Head Guide, Origin Abyssinia

Samuel Sisay

Founder & Head Guide

8+

Years
Guiding

Our Story

Where Ethiopia's
Story Begins

I was born and raised in Addis Ababa. As a child, my grandfather took me to Lalibela for the first time. Standing inside Bete Giyorgis — a church carved into the earth 900 years ago — I understood that Ethiopia carries a story the world has barely begun to hear.

That is why I started Origin Abyssinia. Not to run tours — but to share the Ethiopia I know. The one behind the UNESCO plaques. Where priests still chant at dawn in rock-hewn churches, where Afar guides know the lava lakes like their backyard, where a coffee ceremony in a village tells you more about this country than any museum ever could.

Every tour we take is the best . Every itinerary is designed for you specifically. We do not rush. We do not perform. We show you the real thing.

"Ethiopia is not a place you simply visit. It is a story you step into — and once you do, it stays with you forever."

Samuel Sisay

Origin Abyssinia

Founded in Addis Ababa · Ethiopia

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★★★★★"The most incredible trip of my life"🇺🇸United States
★★★★★"Absolutely unforgettable — beyond words"🇩🇪Germany
★★★★★"Our guide knew everything, truly magical"🇬🇧United Kingdom
★★★★★"Ethiopia is like nowhere else on Earth"🇫🇷France
★★★★★"Worth every single penny, book it now"🇦🇺Australia
★★★★★"Perfect private tour, completely stress-free"🇯🇵Japan
★★★★★"Lalibela changed my life completely"🇨🇦Canada
★★★★★"Professional, warm and so knowledgeable"🇳🇱Netherlands
★★★★★"Best travel decision we ever made"🇨🇭Switzerland
★★★★★"Five stars is not enough for this team"🇸🇪Sweden
★★★★★"The most incredible trip of my life"🇺🇸United States
★★★★★"Absolutely unforgettable — beyond words"🇩🇪Germany
★★★★★"Our guide knew everything, truly magical"🇬🇧United Kingdom
★★★★★"Ethiopia is like nowhere else on Earth"🇫🇷France
★★★★★"Worth every single penny, book it now"🇦🇺Australia
★★★★★"Perfect private tour, completely stress-free"🇯🇵Japan
★★★★★"Lalibela changed my life completely"🇨🇦Canada
★★★★★"Professional, warm and so knowledgeable"🇳🇱Netherlands
★★★★★"Best travel decision we ever made"🇨🇭Switzerland
★★★★★"Five stars is not enough for this team"🇸🇪Sweden

Expeditions

Best Ethiopian Tours

15 expeditions availableAll private & bespoke
Explore museums, markets, and authentic Ethiopian culture in one day
$150
easy

Addis Ababa City Experience Tour

Addis Ababa City Tour

1dayPrivate
Lalibela Pilgrimage Tours
Price on Request
moderate

The New Jerusalem

Lalibela Pilgrimage Tours

2 Days / 1 NightsPrivate
Danakil Depression
$1489
extreme

The Alien Landscape

Danakil Depression

3 Days / 2 NightsPrivate
Omo Valley Ethiopia Walking on stilts
$1500
moderate

“Where Culture Still Lives Untouched”

Omo Valley Cultural Expedition

5 Days / 4 NightsPrivate
Lalibela churches and Danakil Depression landscape Ethiopia
Price on Request

From Sacred Churches to Earth’s Hottest Landscape

Lalibela & Danakil Adventure Tour

5 Days / 4 NightsPrivate
Northern Ethiopia Historic Route
Price on Request
moderate

“Castles, Churches & Timeless Civilizations”

Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

5 Days / 4 NightsPrivate
Ethiopia Lalibela Danakil Omo Valley cultural adventure
$3690

“Four Worlds. One Journey.”

Ethiopia Grand Adventure Tour

9 Days / 8 NightsPrivate
Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure
Price on Request
challenging

“Walk the Roof of Africa”

Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

4 Days / 3 NightsPrivate
Portuguese Bridge and Jemma Gorge Debre Libanos Ethiopia
Price on Request

“Nature, History & Views in One Perfect Day”

Debre Libanos Day Trip from Addis Ababa

1dayPrivate
Abune Yemata Guh cliff church Tigray Ethiopia
Price on Request

Cliff Churches & Ancient Kingdoms

Tigray Churches & Axum Tour

3 Days / 2 NightsPrivate
Ethiopian wolf Bale Mountains National Park Ethiopia
Price on Request
moderate

Into Ethiopia’s Wildest Landscapes

Bale Mountains Wildlife & Nature Tour

4 Days / 3 NightsPrivate
Awash National Park wildlife and waterfall Ethiopia
Price on Request
easy

Wildlife & Wilderness Just Hours from Addis

Awash National Park Safari

3 Days / 2 NightsPrivate
Harar old town colorful streets and hyena feeding Ethiopia
Price on Request

Into Ethiopia’s Living Cultural City

Harar Cultural Experience

3 Days / 2 NightsPrivate
Lake Chamo crocodiles and Dorze village Ethiopia
Price on Request
easy

Culture, Lakes & Life in Southern Ethiopia

Arba Minch & Konso Cultural Tour

3 Days / 2 NightsPrivate
Adadi Mariam rock church and Tiya stelae Ethiopia
Price on Request

Hidden Rock Church & Ancient Stones

Adadi Mariam & Tiya Day Trip from Addis Ababa

Full DayPrivate

Why Ethiopia

A Country Unlike Any Other

Nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The birthplace of coffee. Three thousand years of continuous civilization.

Cradle of Mankind

Cradle of Mankind

Ethiopia is where the human story began. Lucy — the oldest known human ancestor — was found here 3.2 million years ago.

Living History

Living History

Ancient churches and empires that never fell. Lalibela's rock-hewn churches are still used for worship every single day.

Extreme Nature

Extreme Nature

From the lava lakes of Danakil to the Simien peaks. Ethiopia has some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.

Coffee Origin

Coffee Origin

Coffee was born in Ethiopia. Experience the traditional ceremony where it all started over 1,000 years ago.

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Iconic Terrains

Places That WillChange You Forever

Ethiopia has over 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each one tells a story that started thousands of years before you were born.

Every destination is available as a private, fully customised expedition

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