Gondar Travel Guide
Ethiopia
Gondar is a city in northern Ethiopia with a population of 153,914. It is an inland destination, rather than a coastal city, so travellers come for the city itself and the surrounding highland region rather than for seaside holidays.
Most visitors arrive by air through Gondar Airport, whose airport code is GDQ. There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Gondar, so beach trips are not part of the local itinerary.
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Weather in Gondar
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Pays in ETB
Plug type Type C & Type E & Type F & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +251
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Ethiopia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Tips are always appreciated for good service.
Best time to visit Gondar
Jan
25°0Feb
28°1Mar
28°2Apr
28°7May
27°10Jun
24°19Jul
21°28Aug
20°29Sep
22°18Oct
23°12Nov
24°4Dec
25°0Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Gondar
Fasil Ghebbi
historic site
2 km
Lesser Angereb
historic site
2.8 km
Bains de Fasiladas
historic site
1.7 km
Debre Birhan Selassie Church
historic site
3.2 km
Fasilides Castle
castle
2 km
Gondar Castle
castle
2.2 km
Royal Enclosure
historic site
2 km
የአባረጋይ አርባዕቱ እንስሳ ወአቡነ አረጋዊ ልጆች
religious organization
1.6 km
Getting there
Gondar Airport · 9.9 km
Frequently asked Questions
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