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.
Lalibela
“The eighth wonder of the world”, Lalibela is the “New Jerusalem” built by King Lalibela “with the help of...
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
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. …
Dawood made our recent group tour run like clockwork due to his hard work behind the scenes which gave the illusion of it being effortless . He was always there to advise , smooth the way and help but was …
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 did a YUMO tour of Ethiopia with our guide Dawood Nazerali a couple of years ago. I can quite honestly say that it was one of the best tours that I have ever done and I found that Ethiopia …
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 …