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Ethiopia

Gondar

Royal castles of the “Camelot of Africa”.

Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Gondar was Ethiopia’s royal capital in the 17th and 18th centuries, and its castles have earned it the name “Camelot of Africa”. The walled royal enclosure of Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Don’t miss Debre Birhan Selassie church, whose ceiling is painted with rows of winged angels, or Fasilides’ Bath, the centre of colourful Timket celebrations each January.

Highlights

  • Fasil Ghebbi royal enclosure (UNESCO)
  • Debre Birhan Selassie church ceiling
  • Fasilides’ Bath and Timket
  • Gateway to the Simien Mountains

Things to do

  • Castle tour
  • Church visits
  • Festival visits

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia?
Some regions of Ethiopia are covered by government travel advisories that change over time. We check current conditions and official advice before confirming any itinerary, and only plan trips to areas that are open to visitors.

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