What you will find in Gondar is one of the most outstanding monuments found in the horn of Africa: 12 medieval palace-fortress built in a unique style rich of Indian and European influences, that hosted 150 years of an elegant and sophisticated court, ruling all the northern region of the country. It almost looks like a piece of medieval Europe placed in the earth of Africa, and enriched by a unique masterpiece of the unique “Gondarian” painting style: the church of Haile Brehan Sellassie.
ACCOMODATION STANDARD: There is a wide range of choices from high standard to medium low.
WEATHER: The rainy season in the north is from June to mid-September. Nevertheless, is possible to visit Gondar year round, since during the rainy season precipitation is intense but short and most of the time happening in the afternoon-evening, so they don’t disrupt the program. Average temperatures range between 29º to 10ª.
