Yumo Tours, Ethiopia

Yumo Tours Ethiopia

Specialist Ethiopian ground tour operators

Celebrating 40 Years of Yumo Tours

The original Ethiopian tour operator, since 1978.

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 …

Lalibela

“The eighth wonder of the world”, Lalibela is the “New Jerusalem” built by King Lalibela “with the help of...

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

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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.…

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Coronavirus 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...

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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.

What our customers say

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 …

Caroline Blackburn

Yumo tours provided an excellent insight into Ethiopia’s wonderful history, scenic beauty & friendly people. Dawood, your attention to detail, discussion re forthcoming visits, calmness when flights were delayed etc –made the five of us feel relaxed & ready for …

Edwina & David Vernon

The service from Yumo Tours was excellent with so much more than on the itinerary. We particularly liked the detailed hand-outs they prepared for us. Our national guide, Dawood, was an excellent guide and travelling companion. Nothing was too much …

Colin & Denise Brewer

I would recommend Ethiopia as a travel destination for all from the inexperienced traveller who wants to see something different to the seasoned traveller. All will marvel at the ancient history and the diversity and friendliness of the people. I …

Dave Fraser, Wales

“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 …

Judith Ormrod