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.
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 …
Ankober
The wild rose, the fern, the lantana, and the honeysuckle, smiled round a succession of highly cultivated terraces, and on every...
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 …
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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 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 …
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 …
If you want to visit Ethiopia – and you should visit because it is an extraordinary country with a long, rich history – you cannot do better than to go with Yumo Tours and Dawood Nazerali as your guide. I …
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 …
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 …