点评:We returned two days ago from a 15-day trip to Ethiopia that included the southern tribes, the Danakil Desert, as well as Gondar and Lalibela.
We were two older couples.
The organizer and operator of the trip was Emanuel.
Emanuel planned the entire trip and was with us the whole time, even when we arrived at the airport at five in the morning for a flight. We always felt there was someone we could rely on and someone who could handle any issues that might come up, especially dealing with the many checkpoints you encounter every half hour while driving. All the drivers arranged by Emanuel were very skilled, which is important given the road conditions in Ethiopia.
Emanuel can explain many things during the drives, but he is not a guide in the way we are used to. He works with excellent local guides, which I believe is required by law in Ethiopia. Everywhere we went, the local guides were outstanding.
I definitely recommend Emanuel, and if I travel to Ethiopia again, I would be happy to use his services again.
Key points:
Make sure to receive a detailed itinerary that includes the hotels booked, the places to be visited, and the length of each day’s drive.
Verify the stated driving times using a good map app, and check the quality of the proposed hotels.
Receive confirmations for domestic flights. It is highly recommended to use internal flights. If a flight from Gondar to Lalibela is booked, make sure it is actually operating, as the airline tends to cancel flights on this route.
During the trip, check that the hotels are the same ones listed in the itinerary.
During the trip, make sure that any change to the plan is communicated to the travelers as soon as Emanuel receives the information.
If you are used to walking sticks, it is highly recommended to bring them.
To conclude, I want to emphasize again: Emanuel made our trip possible, and the organization of the tour, including the local guides, was excellent.
There is someone you can truly rely on.
翻译:两天前,我们结束了为期15天的埃塞俄比亚之旅,行程包括南部部落、达纳基勒沙漠以及贡德尔和拉利贝拉。
我们是两对年纪较大的夫妇。
这次旅行的组织者和运营者是伊曼纽尔。
伊曼纽尔负责整个行程的规划,并全程陪伴我们,甚至在我们凌晨五点抵达机场准备登机时也是如此。我们始终感到有人可以依靠,有人可以处理任何可能出现的问题,尤其是在驾车途中,每隔半小时就会遇到一个检查站。伊曼纽尔安排的所有司机都非常熟练,考虑到埃塞俄比亚的路况,这一点至关重要。
伊曼纽尔会在旅途中讲解很多内容,但他并不是我们通常意义上的导游。他与优秀的当地导游合作,我相信这是埃塞俄比亚的法律规定。我们所到之处,当地导游都非常出色。
我强烈推荐伊曼纽尔,如果我再次前往埃塞俄比亚,我一定会再次选择他的服务。要点:
务必收到一份详细的行程单,其中包含已预订的酒店、要参观的景点以及每日的驾车时间。
使用一款优秀的地图应用程序核实行程单上列出的驾车时间,并检查所选酒店的品质。
确认国内航班信息。强烈建议选择国内航班。如果预订了从贡德尔到拉利贝拉的航班,请务必确认该航班是否实际运营,因为航空公司经常会取消这条航线的航班。
旅行期间,请检查酒店是否与行程单上列出的酒店一致。
旅行期间,一旦Emanuel收到任何行程变更信息,请务必立即通知所有旅客。
如果您习惯使用登山杖,强烈建议您携带。
最后,我想再次强调:Emanuel促成了我们的旅行,他安排的行程(包括当地导游)非常出色。
他是一位真正值得信赖的伙伴。