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.
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is a small town set on the south – eastern shore of Lake Tana, where local fishermen still use papyrus boats, and just 30 km away, you can experience the enduring might of Tissisat Falls, sometimes called …
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...
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Read The BlogCoronavirus pandemic
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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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- Historical attractions and UNESCO World... Continue Reading
What our customers say
I travelled to Ethiopia in February 2013. Without a doubt it was one of the most interesting and stunningly beautiful tours I have ever been on.
Yumo Tours’ organisation was impeccable throughout. Internal flights ran like clockwork, despite the very …
I had a truly wonderful holiday in Ethiopia. It introduced me to an ancient culture that I knew little about but which is vibrant and colourful. My tour took me from the teeming hubbub of Addis to the magnificent rockhewn …
We were looked after by Dawood and his team during our trip to Ethiopia some years ago. His commitment to our comfort and enjoyment of our visit could not have been greater. Best of all was his willingness to answer …
Between 1996 and 2013 Yumo Tours organised about twenty tours of Ethiopia which I led for Ace Cultural Tours Ltd. These were all organised with great care and efficiency and were regarded as great successes by the people at Ace. …
“ 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 …