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 …
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 …
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 would like to make a special comment about Dawood. He is interesting, knowledgeable, funny and very organised meaning that everything was thought of and meant that I had an amazing experience. He was everything a tour guide should be …
I didn’t know what to expect of Ethiopia but I have to say it has seen my heart. Such beauty, history and amazing people made it a captivating experience. The knowledge of all the local guides was amazing and made …
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.)…
Dawood was an excellent guide with a great knowledge of all the places we visited and also the country and history in general, leading to many interesting conversations about the history of the country, as well as the current situation. …