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A royal fortress-city dating back to the 16th-17th centuries demonstrates Hindu, Arabic and baroque influences.

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Gondar region, Gonder, Ethiopia

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Don G

Mexico City, Mexico

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Breathtaking ancient castle with a great guide

This is a truly fascinating historical castle. I recommend reading up on some of the history of the Ethiopian civilization before going, to have an idea of how many significant dynasties and events called this castle home. As the historical capital of the Amhara civilization,...More

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Jenny R

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A wonderful one day tour in Gonder

My mother and I visited Ethiopia for the first time in August 2018. While Addis Ababa was our main destination we still wanted to see a little bit more and thus contacted a local tour company to help us organise a short trip to Northern...More

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Laila B

3

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The "Camelot" of Africa

Our 3rd day in Ethiopia found us in Gonder, and after an amazing lunch at The Four Sisters, our driver took us to Fasil Ghebbi to tour the Camelot of Africa. We lucked out and were given an amazing guide by the name of Bekele,...More

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Brian L

4

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great visit and wonderful guide

Fasil Ghebbi is an incredible location with numerous ancient structure. Once inside it's easy to forget about the hustle and bustle of the city around. Having lived in Gonder, I've visited the castle 11 times, and it honestly gets better each time. Guides help explain...More

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Ishmael W

1

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Tour with Melaku Tenaw

Melaku is very passionate and energetic about the history of Gondar. He will ensure to share as much as possible with you. There is so much history in Ethiopia and, most specifically, Gondar. If you have a question, more than likely Melaku will have an...More

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Юлия В

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Reviewed August 14, 2018

Not bad but nothing exceptional

If you stay in Gonder anyway, the place worth visiting, but don't make a deliberate stop for that. Ruins look nice but there are no indications in English or Amharic at all so without a guide you won't learn much about the place and it's...More

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bmuno

Seattle, Washington

83

Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile

An excellent guide

Once we got on Kim’s tour, we knew we had an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable about all of the castles and was able to give specific details that made them more significant. We enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her. Her...More

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kuruthie

Kansas City, Missouri

44

Reviewed July 31, 2018

Samuel Tadesse Tour Guide

Two friends and I visited Fasil Ghebbi, Fasilides Bath and Debre Birhan Seleassie with Samuel as our guide. He was very professional, extremely knowledgeable and personable. He is very passionate about all the places we visited and provides a lot of insights on the history...More

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Hadijah N

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Reviewed July 23, 2018

Samuel Tadesse Tour guide

Samuel is your man in Gondor! great knowledge, knows the right places to go and a great time keeper!

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Zvishahar51

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Reviewed July 20, 2018 via mobile

Melaku Tenaw

My wife and I visited Gondar for 10 days in February. It was our fourth visit to Gondar. We were introduced to Melaku Tenaw and immediately found we had common chemistry. We travelled with him on at least three occasions taking us to places of...More

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Kmariesweets v

Hi, Please can you tell me if this is ok? I am a solo female traveller on a budget. I will visit Shashamene 2days, Hawassa 1 day, Bahar Dar1 day and Addis Ababa 3 days. I wish to go to Gondar but have only 1 day. From Addis Ababa on plane and arrive 9.15am. I fly to go back to Addis Ababa at 16.00 on the same day. I don't know what the flights are like so I assume I go back to Gondar Airport at 14.00 for a 16.00 flight. Do you think that sounds ok? Is it enough time? How do I get from Gondar Airport to the sights? Should I get a guide outside the Airport or at the Castle? How far is the Castle from the Airport and is it expensive bus/taxi? Does anyone know a good but budget priced guide(with a website)? Is it safe to get a guide whilst there? Kind regards, Kmarie

August 24, 2018|

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You’ll be totally safe, if not a bit harassed/scammed. Honestly.... Lali Bella is really great!! But Gondar is not worth the extra trip at all. Skip it. The castle isn’t more than 45 minute walk around/look and it’s not even... More

NinaLad

Hi, where do I write a review about an Ethiopian travel agent?

November 26, 2015|

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If you couldn't find the name of the company, just pick the name of the attraction and mention the name there and give your comment. For example when we visited Gondar, Lalibela and Axum this past July a company named... More