Tour guide in Addis Ababa Anwar A.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

English

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Since Feb 17, 2020

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I'm Anwar A., your private tour guide in Addis Ababa

Guide #46681

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I am Anwar, your experimented local connection to all the beautiful corners of Ethiopia. My aim is to take you both to the tangible and intangible heritages that my nation offers to the rest of humanity in this same lonely planet we all share in common. I am your unique gate to the untouched Land of Origins also known as the 13 Months of Sunshine. This unsung and little told but giant nation of Ethiopia has quite a lot to offer you a wide range of unique attractions for your holiday packages, family tours, private tours, group tours, research tours and special interest educational tours are just to name a few. A rich land in all the categories of ancient civilization that the whole world should be lectured, a multi lingual and culturally diverse nation with more than 80 different tribes living in a world wide example of peaceful coexistence, it is a land of natural wonders seen no where else on this same planet we all share in common. I was born in this unique and mosaic nation some 200Kms South of the Capital , and raised through a proper education in the capital Addis where I permanently live with my own family. I have a lifetime ample opportunity to travel and live in all the corners of this amazing country and this gave me the most qualified and powerful experience of connecting people of different origins, backgrounds, religions, life philosophy, beliefs, traditions, cultural values, languages and many more. I have been working as a Tourguide since young when I was at lower schools for I was passionate about meeting tourists from all over the globe when they come to my neighborhood Piassa area, the center of the city, and I am passionate about traveling individually for self satisfaction and self education, also as a tour leader and a personal guide. I led several tours to all the corners of Ethiopia as a personal guide and tour leader with my own uniquely designed package programs. I have been working as a qualified Civil Engineering Lecturer , Building and bridge structures designer yet my passion for tourism has taken over and here I am giving my reputed services to all types Ethiopian based tours starting from Addis with excellent vehicles and experienced drivers. Only If you are looking for a unique and off the beaten path local connection to my lovely country, then you are in the perfect place. Don't hesitate to click the button down to communicate with me for an authentic and unscripted experience that you immerse yourself by living it! One love, One Humanity, and one understanding of peace motivation! I love you all for who you are! Organized and led Several Responsible culture based Documentary projects, ( Omo valley tribes) Organized and led Photography tours to the least accessible archaic tribes of Omo valley ( Suri/Surma tribes) with renowned international photographers and photo tour leaders Gave trainings on responsible culture based tours to all Omo valley based local tour companies. A special recognition from Afar region on Extreme Adventure documentaries ( Danakil Depression) Organized and led several groups to Danakil Depression unique nature's wonder( Ertale volcano, danakil salt lakes, Dallol colorful sulfur fields) I am working as a private Tour operator and guide since 2006. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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  • Addis Ababa

  • Arba Minch

  • Semera

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6 reviews

  • Jonathan Z.
    November 2025

    We had an excellent experience on the tour. Anwar is exceptionally knowledgeable about history, culture and politics with a very global perspective which makes him very interesting to speak with. He is engaging, smart and really cares to make sure you have a very good time. We really enjoyed seeing some of the highlights of Addis, and he was great about taking us to...

    Replied from Anwar A.

    Dear Respected Clients, Thank you very much for coming to visit my Lovely city of Addis Ababa. It was a great pleasure meeting you and introduced you to the authentic local corners of the city and I am honored in hosting you. I hope yo meet you again in the other corners of Ethiopia in the future and may you both be blessed. Respect and safe journey back home. Kind...

  • Jean C.
    October 2024

    Anwar is one of the best guides we have experienced, and we have traveled a lot. He took us off the beaten path as we explored the Omo Valley and its many tribes. He taught us so much about the people of Ethiopia and his love for the country. It was an eye-opening experience as we explored the beauty, customs, and lives of the many different tribes we encountered. We were...

    Replied from Anwar A.

    Dear Jean and David, Thank you very much for trusting me from the beginning and it was an honor to meet you both. We have exchanged many nice discussions and took quite important lessons. Your commitment to your half a century old Love,Respect to each other and partnership as a beautiful family is amazing ; respect and much blessings to your family! I am happy that you...

  • Chiara Z.
    July 2023

    If you ever get to meet Anwar even once in your life, you are lucky. Anwar and his friends dedicatedly helped our team throughout the trip. Anwar's knowledge, friendliness, and respect for people made Ethiopia even more beautiful, and Dani's cooking skills for our meals every morning and evening were exceptionally amazing. We also want to express our gratitude to the...

    Replied from Anwar A.

    Dear Julie and friends , Thank you very much for your honest testimony for sharing your experiences in Omo valley with the rest of the travel community. You are an amazing person with pure respect and love for new cultures with open heart for interaction. Thank you very much for choosing my unique services to this untouched originality. We hope to meet you again when you...

  • Faris A.
    June 2023

    Anwar was communicative and informative from the very first time we corresponded. He customized our program to exactly what we wanted - and he delivered. He was friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, and most of all - passionate. I would not hesitate to recommend him or to work with him again. He made our time in Ethiopia truly memorable!

    Replied from Anwar A.

    Dear Faris, It was my pleasure to show you my beautiful nation in the best possible way and thank you very much for everything. You are always very welcome and am at your service anytime. Kind regards Anwar