Yumo Tours, Ethiopia

Yumo Tours Ethiopia

Specialist Ethiopian ground tour operators

Celebrating 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 …

Ankober

The wild rose, the fern, the lantana, and the honeysuckle, smiled round a succession of highly cultivated terraces, and on every...

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 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.…

Dave Fraser, Wales

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 …

Caroline Blackburn

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.)…

John Hall Spencer O.B.E.

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

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…

Jean Cassidy