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.
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 …
Axum
…“As far back as Abyssinian annals go, far away into a hazy legendary period when Christianity was planting itself on the ruins of a Sabaean paganism, Aksum was looked upon as the sacred city of the Ethiopians.”
J Theodore Bent
Harar
Harar is a famous, walled, Muslim City, forbidden “to the French and other infidels.”
Harar rose as a power centre in 1520 when a local amir, Abu Bekr Mahomed moved his capital here from Dakar. The amir was murdered by …
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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
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.)…
I was also impressed with the beautiful Ethiopian countryside. To be honest I was expecting a quite barren landscape but the fertile and often cultivated land seen from the bus or the internal flights was an added bonus.…
“ 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 …
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.)…
” I travelled with Yumo Tours to Ethiopia in 2013. The tour itinerary was very well conceived and we went to some unusual places that other tour operators often do not cover. Ethiopia has a marvellous combination of architectural and …