Welcome to Kalo
Discover Ethiopia's ancient wonders, guided with care
Ethiopia, Reframed
Step through the window into a land time kept whole.
About Kalo
Guidance, like light through an old stone window.
Kalo takes its cue from the sun mark above our emblem — a symbol of guidance carried through Ethiopia's oldest architecture, from Lalibela's rock-hewn churches to Gondar's fortress walls. We built a travel house around the same idea: illuminate the way, and let the country's own heritage do the rest.
Every itinerary, vehicle, and event we plan is handled with the same unhurried precision — professional enough for a head of state, warm enough for a family reunion.
Meet Our Founder
Wubalem Taddese
Tourism Management graduate · MBA · 12+ years in tourism
Founded by Wubalem Taddese, a graduate of Tourism Management with an MBA and over 12 years of experience in the tourism industry, Kalo Tour was established with a vision to showcase Ethiopia through authentic, professionally managed travel experiences.
Our greatest success is measured by the memories our guests take home and the trust our partners place in us.
— Wubalem Taddese, Founder, Kalo Tour & Travel
Find Your Way
One frame, eight worlds.
Amhara, North-Central
Lalibela
Amhara, North-Central
Lalibela
Eleven monolithic churches hewn downward into living rock in the 12th century — still an active pilgrimage site and one of the world's most extraordinary feats of devotion.
See It For Yourself
A thousand Ethiopias, one frame at a time.
Rock churches, highland treks, coffee poured three rounds deep — browse the gallery for a closer look at the experiences behind every itinerary.
Explore Gallery
What We Do
Six ways we take care of the details.
Curated or fully custom, led by people who know the ground.
From ready-built routes through the historic north to itineraries drawn up entirely around your own timeline, every trip travels with a guide who knows the history behind each site.
- Curated packages — Lalibela, Gondar, Axum, Simien Mountains, and beyond
- Bespoke itineraries built around your timeline, interests, and budget
- Multilingual guides — English, Amharic, German, French, Spanish
- Hotel booking bundled in, or added as a standalone
Tours & Travel
Curated or fully custom, led by people who know the ground.
From ready-built routes through the historic north to itineraries drawn up entirely around your own timeline, every trip travels with a guide who knows the history behind each site.
- Curated packages — Lalibela, Gondar, Axum, Simien Mountains, and beyond
- Bespoke itineraries built around your timeline, interests, and budget
- Multilingual guides — English, Amharic, German, French, Spanish
- Hotel booking bundled in, or added as a standalone
Why Kalo
Trust, built the way heritage sites are — to last.
Professionalism
Two decades of on-the-ground experience across Ethiopia's tourism and hospitality sector.
Cultural Depth
Guides and planners who bring Ethiopia's history, faith, and language to life — not just a checklist of sites.
Multilingual Support
Service in English, Amharic, and German, with more on request.
Inquire
Tell us where you're headed.
Share a few details and a Kalo travel planner will follow up with an itinerary suited to your dates, group, and interests.