| Town: | Gondar |
| Location: | Africa > Ethiopia |
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Top Descriptions
| If it weren’t for important sites such as Fasil Ghebbi and Debre Birhan Selassie and the town’s location between Bahir Dar and The Simien Mountains, Gondar might not be so entrenched on the northern historical circuit. Political tensions are high here, tourist numbers are low, and the accommodation and dining options are particularly unfruitful. There’s better value-for-money to be found here with the likes of the L Shape Hotel and AG Hotel Restaurant, but aside from the Best Supermarket you won’t find yourself having much access to infrastructure in Gondar. It might be better to roll in, see the sites, and roll out. At least, that’s what most foreigners seem to do here anyway. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| Gondar makes a useful base for organising tours in The Simien Mountains. It’s also easier to stock up here at Best Supermarkets than it is in Debark. |
| Although Fasil Ghebbi is certainly the main attraction of Gondar, do try to explore the sites on the more scenic outskirts of town such as Debre Birhan Selassie or Fasilidas’s Pool. |
| Keep an eye on the political situation as both violent protests and road closures have recently affected Gondar. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | ጎንደር |
| Also known as: | Gonder, Gondär |
| Tour operator(s): | Simien Mountain Tours |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Gondar Bus Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | forest, hill |
| Location type: | town, rural |
| Religion type: | Ethiopian Orthodox Christian |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Best Supermarket |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | vultures |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Ethiopian Birr (ETB) |
| Average daily budget: | ETB475 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 4 nights |
| High season: | October to January |
| Low season: | Add Data |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | Amharic, English, Tigrinya |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 251 |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 3 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 20 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 3 hours |
| Size: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 2,133m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Gondar |
| Wikitravel: | Gondar |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Local tourism: | Ethio Visit |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | ETB55 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | ETB100 |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | ETB85 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | ETB400 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | |
| Water | 1 litre | ETB13 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | ETB800 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | ETB200 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | ETB75 |
| Bananas | 1kg | ETB15 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | ETB20 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | ETB45 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Jam | 1 jar | ETB60 |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | ETB15 |
| Pasta | 1kg | ETB40 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | ETB30 |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | ETB25 |
| Rice | 1kg | ETB20 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | ETB110 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | ETB75 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | ETB4 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | ETB65 |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | ETB50 |
| Soap | 1 bar | ETB20 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | ETB12 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | ETB30 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | ETB75 |
| Bandages | 1 pack | ETB20 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | ETB3 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | ETB5 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | ETB10 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | ETB300 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | ETB40 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | ETB70 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | ETB30 |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | ETB14 |
| Internet | 1 hour | ETB15 |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (continental) | ETB43 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | ETB66 | |
| Burger | ETB60 | |
| Calzone (large) | ETB115 | |
| Calzone (small) | ETB60 | |
| Carbonara | ETB82 | |
| Cereal | ETB53 | |
| Chicken nuggets | ETB60 | |
| Crème Caramel | ETB35 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | ETB46 | |
| French fries | ETB42 | |
| Fruit salad | ETB29 | |
| Gored gored | ETB105 | |
| Goulash (beef) | ETB85 | |
| Grilled (fish) | ETB83 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Injera firfir | ETB43 | |
| Kitfo | ETB105 | |
| Lasagna | ETB83 | |
| Pancake (simple) | ETB46 | |
| Pasta (meat) | ETB68 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | ETB58 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | ETB111 | |
| Pizza (simple) | ETB92 | |
| Porridge | ETB47 | |
| Quanta firfir | ETB67 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (meat) | ETB68 | |
| Rice (vegetable) | ETB58 | |
| Roasted (chicken) | ETB105 | |
| Roasted (lamb) | ETB96 | |
| Salad | ETB57 | |
| Salad (meat) | ETB68 | |
| Sandwich | ETB62 | |
| Shiro | ETB51 | |
| Shiro bozena | ETB50 | |
| Shiro tegamino | ETB40 | |
| Skewers (meat) | ETB91 | |
| Soup (meat) | ETB55 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | ETB48 | |
| Steak | ETB89 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | ETB90 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | ETB85 | |
| Tibs | ETB76 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (national) | ETB19 | |
| Bailey’s (shot) | ETB52 | |
| Cappuccino | ETB13 | |
| Coffee | ETB9 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | ETB24 | |
| Gin (bottle) | ETB1,350 | |
| Gin (shot) | ETB39 | |
| Hot chocolate | ETB9 | |
| Malibu (shot) | ETB44 | |
| Milk | ETB10 | |
| Ouzo (shot) | ETB15 | |
| Red Bull | ETB58 | |
| Rum (shot) | ETB51 | |
| Soft drink | ETB14 | |
| Tea | ETB8 | |
| Tequila (shot) | ETB25 | |
| Vodka (bottle) | ETB1,500 | |
| Vodka (shot) | ETB36 | |
| Water (2L) | ETB24 | |
| Whisky (bottle) | ETB2,125 | |
| Whisky (shot) | ETB52 | |
| Wine (bottle) | ETB187 | |
| Wine (glass) | ETB80 |
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