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I'm Dejene Hodes
My dream is to build ventures that celebrate and elevate Ethiopian culture. From Adulis Ethiopian Art to Dejene Ethiopia Tours and Adulis Media, my work bridges creativity, business, and heritage.
My Products & Services
Dejene Ethiopia Tours
Authentic, locally guided journeys across Ethiopia—crafted with over 10 years of expertise to reveal the country’s culture, landscapes, and spirit.
Personalized Ethiopia Travel Concierge
Your custom Ethiopia trip—designed to your pace and passions, with local insight, transparent pricing, and access to unforgettable off-grid experiences.
Adulis Ethiopian Art
A curated showcase of Ethiopia’s bold and soulful contemporary art—connecting global collectors with the nation’s hidden masterpieces.
Adulis Media Lab
Your Ethiopia-based creative partner for video, design, social media, and websites—delivering world-class content that helps brands grow with speed, style, and soul.
Let's Work Together
Let’s Create, Explore, or Build Something Together
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Rooted. Visionary. Bold.
Through ventures like Adulis Ethiopian Art, Dejene Ethiopia Tours, and Adulis Media, I build platforms that amplify Ethiopian voices worldwide. My work combines creativity and business to showcase Ethiopia’s rich culture, artistic talent, and entrepreneurial spirit. By connecting local heritage with global opportunities, I create meaningful experiences and open doors for artists, travelers, and creators.
Driven by purpose and storytelling, I aim to grow sustainable ventures that celebrate and elevate Ethiopia’s presence on the global stage.
Adulis Ethiopian Art is a love letter to Ethiopia’s hidden masterpieces.
We showcase the bold, beautiful, and deeply soulful works of Ethiopian artists — connecting their vision with collectors and dreamers around the world. This is our way of honoring culture and bringing Ethiopia’s art to the global stage.
Start Your Collection Today
If you’ve ever wanted to bring home a piece of Ethiopia’s timeless legacy—now is the moment. From powerful Master Originals like “She Who Carries the Kingdom” to exclusive Limited-Edition Prints (only 100 signed copies), every artwork is a portal to a story older than the Bible.
Dejene Ethiopia Tours
Dejene Ethiopia Tours isn’t just a tour operator—it’s your trusted local ally with over a decade of guiding travelers deep into Ethiopia’s heart. We curate and deliver authentic, ethically led experiences: from Lalibela’s midnight liturgies to Danakil’s otherworldly landscapes, all led by licensed local guides who speak your language and live the culture. Book directly through our platform for verified stays, exclusive tribal visits, festival access, and full on-the-ground support—before, during, and after your adventure. This is Ethiopia, real and respectfully revealed.
Discover Your Perfect Ethiopian Journey
Our Signature Travel Options
From quick city highlights to epic cross-country expeditions, choose the experience that fits your time, curiosity, and travel style—all crafted with local expertise and authentic access.
Explore Our Recommended Tours
Ethiopia Unveiled: The UNESCO World Heritage Journey
1 Day There are few countries on Earth where history, faith, and nature intersect as dramatically as in Ethiopia. With nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ethiopia is a living museum, a place where humanity’s earliest footsteps echo through time, where ancient kings carved churches into solid rock, and where whole empires rose and fell in landscapes that
Intro to Ethiopia
7 - Days
$1500
Ethiopia Revealed: 10-Day North & South Highlights Tour
Step into a world where millennia of history meet living tradition, soaring landscapes cradle spiritual sanctuaries, and tribal rhythms echo beneath blazing skies. Dejene Ethiopia Tours invites you on a journey beyond the ordinary — 10 days that weave together Ethiopia’s grand southern tribes and its reverent northern heritage.
Explore Ethiopia
10 - Days
$1400
Ethiopia’s Historic North & the Danakil Depression
This extraordinary journey takes you across Ethiopia’s most treasured historical landmarks and its most otherworldly landscapes. From the UNESCO World Heritage wonders of the Historic North — the castles of Gondar, the stelae of Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, and the dramatic Simien Mountains — to the surreal, fiery world of the
Day Trips
1 - Days
$1300
Ethiopia’s Historic North & the Danakil Depression
Explore Ethiopia’s iconic historic sites and surreal landscapes—from Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches to the fiery Danakil Depression—on this 15-day adventure blending culture, history, and raw natural wonder.
Explore Ethiopia
15 - Days
$1500
Discover Ethiopia
—The
Right Way
Let’s build your Ethiopian adventure—join us!
Personalized Ethiopia Travel Concierge
Your first (or next) journey to Ethiopia deserves more than a generic itinerary—it deserves intention. With our Personalized Ethiopia Travel Concierge, you get a bespoke travel plan crafted around your curiosity, pace, and passions. Whether you’re drawn to ancient rock-hewn churches, remote tribal cultures, or highland wildlife, we design seamless, soulful experiences—complete with transparent pricing, insider access, and real-time local expertise. You choose: take your custom plan and book independently, or let us handle every detail. Either way, you travel with confidence, clarity, and connection.
Experience the Journey
Conceirge Packages Pricing
Choose your level of support—from DIY guidance to full concierge service—crafted by local experts for a smooth, authentic journey.
Plan & Go
$200
For independent travelers who want expert guidance but book on their own.
All Set
$300
For travelers who want a detailed, ready-to-go blueprint with full cost clarity.
Just Show Up
$500
For travelers who want a personal concierge and total peace of mind—start to finish.
I’m always looking for passionate individuals and organizations to collaborate with on the projects listed above. If it’s connected to Ethiopia—whether it’s travel, art, coffee, media, orsmall business innovation—I’d love to explore how we can work together and create something extraordinary.
Dejene Hodes
Founder & CEO of Adulis Media
