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.
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
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 …
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 …
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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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What our customers say
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…
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 …
I did the Historical Tour with Yumo in 2012. I couldn’t fault it. Tour manager Dawood was extremely well organised, knowledgeable, and he went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure the group had a memorable time. …
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 …
“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 …