Ride the Rift is a collaborative effort by three Ethiopian tour operators to re-energise Ethiopia’s tourism sector. Our aim is to introduce new destinations to travellers in Ethiopia and offer opportunities to experience the beauty of these places while participating in cycling, running and hiking activities.


We all share a passion for Ethiopia and want to pass this on to those of you who come on our tours.

Our first charity trip in Ankober


Four companies have pioneered Ride the Rift:

and Ethio Cycling Holidays

Between us we have many decades of experience of working in Ethiopia, organising trekking and cycling tours, and developing community tourism where relationships from village to local government level are carefully managed.

In staging Ride the Rift tours we have brought together the full range of our skills and are committed to opening up more hidden places of Ethiopia to our growing client base.


Meet our team

Mark Chapman

Marco Degasper

Bogale Abey

Bethlehem Tesfaye

We’re excited to meet you on our next RTR trip!