Visit to Lalibela - I first visited Lalibela when a Melkamu was a very young man - he was a guide and has since become an esteemed friend. Since that very first visit I... read more knew I had met a kind, helpful, knowledgeable and trustworthy guide who knows Lalibela, it’s people and customs, inside out .

  Lalibela a once in a lifetime experience!  - Melkamu Afrasha is the BEST guide to share with you the very complex and quite interesting world heritage sites of the Lalibela churches. You will be amazed and forever moved... read more by his knowledge and dedication to his culture and how it is conveyed.

  A great day in Lalibela  - I very much enjoyed spending a full day with Melkamu visiting the fascinating rock-cut churches of Lalibela. As a local man and a professional guide, Melkamu was very knowledgable and... read more very helpful in helping me get the most out of my visit.
He knew the history and of the churches very well, his English is excellent, he helped me find good restaurants and accommodation and was generally very helpful. Thank you Melkamu.

  A very good Guide in Lalibela !  - I have been using Melkamu many times in the last years for guiding us through the churches in Lalibela and also to spend time with us in town etc... read more . He is a very reliable, honnest and cheerful guide and is a native of Lalibela, which means he knows just everyone in town and everything . He can also arrage pick up from the airport, hotels booking, food, trekking around Lalibela in the wonderful mountains, visits to other churches out of town , and he will always try to make you feel home I really can recommand him 100 %. Trusful, smily, competent !

  Trip to Ethiopia  - What a memorable and wonderful trip I had to Ethiopia. And the highlight was a tour of the sights of Lalibela and of the surrounding countryside led by Melkamu. He... read more was knowledgeable, an able organiser and last but not least, good company. We visited all the rock-hewn churches for which Lalibela is renowned as well as some churches outside of the city. And we drove across the characteristic countryside of northern Ethiopia. It was indeed an experience which will stay in my memory. Thank you Melkamu.

Joseph Farchy.

  Caroline Dawson  - An absolutely phenomenal journey from start to finish! A breathtaking walk through history, filled with stunning scenery, wonderfully fun moments with my insightful and very helpful guide and unique wonders,... read more of both man and nature, at every turn. I give nothing short of my highest recommendation. A trip that must be taken!