Moses Covenant Tours

Moses Covenant Tours (MCT) is a small, privately-owned Ethiopian tour operator established around 2011, with its core competitiveness lying in its founder Moses Temesgen's personal tour guide experience and reputation, rather than company scale or institutional credentials. The following is a company overview compiled from official websites, directory platforms, and traveler reviews. Basic Company Information Project Information Company Name Moses Covenant Tours (MCT) Founder/Core Figure Moses Temesgen (often referred to by clients as "Temi" or "Teme") Year Established 2011 (directory platform records show 2012, but official website and multiple sources indicate 2011) Business Entity Sole Proprietor Number of Employees 5–10 people Address Bole Sub City, Building 24, Office 307/20, Addis Ababa Contact +251911612245; info@mosescovenanttours.com Business Scope Historical and cultural tours, trekking, adventure tours (Danakil), Omo Valley cultural tours, car rental, MICE meetings and events Services and Positioning The company's self-description is "Destination Management Company" (DMC), providing customized tours, family vacations, group tours, and historical and cultural tours. Its business covers multiple classic Ethiopian destinations: Lalibela, Gondar, Axum, Simien Mountains, Bale Mountains, Danakil Depression, Omo Valley, and Rift Valley lakes. The official website emphasizes "personalized customization", "conservation and sustainable tourism" (donating part of profits to local NGOs), and "experienced guides". As the founder, Moses still personally leads tours, which is a distinctive feature of the company. Market Reputation (Based on TripAdvisor Reviews) TripAdvisor shows 12–14 reviews, all rated 5.0 (different language pages have slightly different numbers). The reviews are concentrated in 2023–2025, with travelers from the UK, Europe, and other places. Core positive feedback includes: Moses's personal capabilities: Profound knowledge of Ethiopian history and culture, enthusiastic and meticulous service, responsive. Safety and flexibility: During the 2023 period when UK travel advisories changed, the company flexibly adjusted routes and even changed itineraries mid-trip. Danakil and Omo Valley experience: Guides familiar with remote areas, able to safely take guests to see the lava lake at Erta Ale volcano, Dallol sulfur springs, and tribal villages. Potential concerns: There are not many reviews (over ten), and they are concentrated in recent years, with relatively limited sample size. One review mentioned "there was a misunderstanding during airport pickup", but overall the experience was still good. Verification Status Listed as "Verified Operator" on Africa Business Pages, but the verification standards of this directory platform are unclear. AddisBiz records show "Verified on Dec 18, 2019", but this is from several years ago. No public records found of Ethiopian tourism authority license number or TIN on the official website or major platforms. The mission explicitly articulated by Moses Covenant Tours is: to provide clients with unforgettable holiday experiences in Ethiopia and East Africa . The company positions itself as a "Regional Destination Management Company," emphasizing management's personal involvement in monitoring service quality throughout the client's journey to ensure nothing is lacking . Additionally, the official website mentions a commitment to operating tours in an "ecologically and socially responsible and sustainable manner" and supporting conservation and community projects.