Solar eclipse image over Lalibela
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It has been suggested that today’s eclipse over Ethiopia may herald the beginning of a new dawn and a new golden age.…
Continue ReadingCelebrating 40 Years of Yumo Tours
The original Ethiopian tour operator, since 1978.
Ankober
The wild rose, the fern, the lantana, and the honeysuckle, smiled round a succession of highly cultivated terraces, and on every...
Lalibela
“The eighth wonder of the world”, Lalibela is the “New Jerusalem” built by King Lalibela “with the help of...
Gondar
The home of the Emperors and their castles, Gondar, located in the foothills of the Simien Mountains in northwestern Ethiopia, is the ‘Camelot’ of Africa.
Gondar became the capital of Ethiopia during the reign of Emperor Fasiladas (1632-1667), who built …
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Whilst we are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world, we are affected by the coronavirus pandemic like everyone... Continue Reading
Maqdala 150th Anniversary 2018
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This year marks 150 years since the siege of Maqdala in 1868. Maqdala was a nearly impregnable mountain fortress, a natural military...
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Ethiopian UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Simien National Park,
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela,
- Fasil Ghebb... Continue Reading
10 reasons to visit Ethiopia
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What our customers say
I had an excellent comprehensive trip to Northern Ethiopia earlier this year, and was very impressed by the efficiency and organisation of Yumo Tours and the very knowledgeable tour manager Dawood. I highly recommend them.
Jean Cassidy 2014…
“ Ethiopia was one of the most interesting experiences I have ever had. The range of places we visited was quite amazing and our guide, Dawood Nazerali, made sure we saw all the historical sights in chronological order which helped …
“Although many of my friends were perplexed by my wish to travel to Ethiopia ( at the time it was not really on the tourist map) I have been fascinated by the culture, people, natural beauty and the history of …
This confirms Dawood is an exceptional guide and the YUMO tour of Ethiopia was the best holiday I have ever had.
John Hall Spencer O.B.E. (London, England.)…
We had a wonderful tour and were so well looked after by our great guide – Dawood. The daily guides in all the places we visited were very knowledgeable and friendly. Altogether an extremely memorable holiday.
(KM, visited 2013.)…