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...

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 …

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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 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 …

Susan McCarthy

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.

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 …

Eileen Strang & Barry Hitchens

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

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