NatureInto the highlands
Leave room for the long view. Walk highland trails, pause at the escarpments, and let the mountains set the pace.
YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION TO ETHIOPIA9.03° N 38.75° E
ADDIS ABABA, OUR HOME
ADDIS ABABA, OUR HOME
Some journeys
stay with you.
The open road. A warm welcome. A place that surprises you.
Discover Ethiopia with people who call it home.
THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS, ETHIOPIAA little further, a little closer
SELAM. WELCOME TO ETHIOPIA.
More than a place.
A different perspective.
There’s the Ethiopia you’ve seen in photographs. And then there’s the one you find along the way: a new conversation, an unexpected view, a coffee worth slowing down for.
We’re Ted Tour, a tour and car rental business based in Addis Ababa. We bring the local planning, the right transport, and room for a journey that feels like yours.
A little about usFOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
One country.
So many ways to feel it.
Nature
HeritageStories carved in stone
Step down into Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches, where carved passages and quiet courtyards hold a living tradition.
HeritageAn ancient chapter
Look up at the stelae of Axum and trace the outlines of an ancient kingdom, one remarkable detail at a time.
HeritageInside the royal walls
Castle towers, stone courtyards, and the layered history of Gondar. Discover the royal enclosure of Fasil Ghebbi.
City & cultureMeet through conversation
Travel south for river landscapes and thoughtful encounters, with local hosts shaping how each visit unfolds.
AdventureWhere the earth stirs
Discover the volcanic landscapes of Afar. A remote journey shaped by current conditions, careful preparation, and local expertise.
THE FREEDOM OF A GOOD DRIVE
Your plans.
Our wheels.
From a pickup at Bole to the road beyond the city, get where you need to be with a vehicle and driver arranged around your day.
Find your ride
The road is calling.
Sedans, 4×4s, minibuses & buses
FROM ADDIS, WITH LOCAL KNOW-HOW.A LOCAL TEAM. A PERSONAL APPROACH.
You bring the curiosity.
We’ll bring the know-how.
01
Start with a conversation
We listen to your interests, your timing, and how you like to travel.
02
Make the details work
Your route, vehicle, and local arrangements come together in one clear plan.
03
Our approach to travel Leave room for the good bits
A thoughtful pace makes space for more than the next stop on a list.
Before we
hit the road.
Ask us anything Can you arrange both my tour and transport?
Yes. Tell us your dates, group size, and the places you have in mind. We can put tour planning, a suitable vehicle, and a driver into one proposed itinerary.
Are your tours private or fixed departures?
This website focuses on private, tailor-made enquiries. We shape the itinerary around your group. Ask us directly if you are looking for a shared departure.
How much does a trip or rental cost?
Your quote depends on the route, dates, vehicle, group size, and requested arrangements. We discuss the details first and provide a quote for you to review. There is no payment or booking commitment on this website.
Can I book an airport transfer?
Yes. Share your arrival or departure date, flight details, passenger count, luggage, and pickup or drop-off location so we can quote the right transfer.
GOOD JOURNEYS START WITH A CONVERSATION
Where would you
like to go?
A first idea is all you need. Tell us a little about your plans, and we’ll take it from there.
Let’s plan your journey