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Ethiopia

Giyon / Get your Giyon on

MeowScore 😸88/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

January

To witness the colorful Timket festivities!

🎉
january

Visit Giyon in January to witness the colorful Timket festivities! 🎉🎈

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february

Experience Giyon's coffee culture during the annual coffee festival. ☕🎥

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march

Explore the stunning Gorgora and Tana Kirkos monastery. 🌳💙

📛
april

Hike to the Blue Nile Falls during the peak of its beauty. 📛💪

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may

Experience the vibrant Bunna (Ethiopian coffee) culture during the annual Bunna Festival. ☕🎥

🎉
june

Visit the historic Fasil Ghebbi during the Ethiopian New Year celebrations. 🎉🎊

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july

Explore the Simien Mountains and spot some endemic wildlife. 🐾🦍

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august

Visit the colorful markets of Giyon and experience the diverse culture. 🎁🎉

🎉
september

Witness the Ashenda Festival and traditional dancing. 🎉💃

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october

Explore the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. 🕋🌼

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november

Enjoy the beautiful scenery and go bird watching at Lake Tana. 🐦🐍

🎁
december

Visit Giyon's markets and experience the unique blend of cultures during Christmas. 🎁🎉

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Giyon is moderate. Prices are slightly higher compared to other cities in Ethiopia, but still affordable for most tourists.

Try bargaining in local markets. Avoid buying souvenirs from tourist shops as they tend to overprice.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

short trip for sightseeing

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

short trip for sightseeing

Giyon is a small city with a few tourist attractions.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is the preferred payment method. Splitting the bill is not a common practice.

internet situation

bad Speed

slow speeds due to limited infrastructure

meh Availability

limited access in some areas

great Cellular

good coverage across the city

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

ETB

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Giyon is where cats roam majestic markets, chasing scurrying mice and sampling spicy noms.

Cats laze in sunny plazas, watching the world paw-by-paw in this cultural catnip of Ethiopia.

Things to do

The mainstream

🐾
Teppi Coffee Plantation
💦
Ketalo Waterfall
🌴
Chebera Churchura National Park
🦁
Sof Omar Cave
🐟
Giyon Market

The mainstream

🐾
Teppi Coffee Plantation

Feline like a cup of joe? Meow you can see how coffee is grown and processed. Scratching post provided. ☕

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💦
Ketalo Waterfall

A breathtaking waterfall surrounded by natural beauty. The purrfect spot to relax and unwind. 🌊

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🌴
Chebera Churchura National Park

Pawsome spot to see African elephants and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Amazing scenery. 🐘

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Sof Omar Cave

Furreal underground adventure complete with underground rivers and ancient stalagmites. Catastic! 🦇

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Giyon Market

Purrfect spot to buy fresh catnip and local goods. Meowvelous selection of treats and toys. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

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Chitu Market
💦
Filwoha Hot Springs
🤔
Omo Valley
🌾
Sof Omar Cave
🚁
Adadi Mariam

Off the beaten path

🏪
Chitu Market

This cat-tastic market has everything from paw-some spices and fresh produce to handmade textiles and accessories. Don't forget to haggle!

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💦
Filwoha Hot Springs

Take a paws to relax at these naturally heated waters in the middle of a forest. Purrhaps you'll even spot some monkeys swinging by!

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🤔
Omo Valley

A fancy feast for wildcats who love culture and diversity. Meet local tribes, wear traditional clothing and trade some meow-velous souvenirs!

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🌾
Sof Omar Cave

Purrfect for adventurous cats, this mysterious limestone cave has an underground river and is home to rare creatures. Don't forget your headlamp!

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🚁
Adadi Mariam

Cat-stronomical church with carved pillars, walls and ceiling. Built in the 13th century, this historical gem is worth the clawsome climb!

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

St. Mary's Church and its sacred cats

Visit the ancient St. Mary's Church and meet the church's friendly cats who are believed to bring blessings.

Coffee ceremony with local stray cats

Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony with the friendly local cats who often join in on the fun.

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

Explore the 11 ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela that were built in the 12th century and are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Useful external sites

www.ethiopianairlines.com

Ethiopian Airlines↗

The official website of Ethiopian Airlines which serves more than 100 international destinations and 20 domestic airports.

www.lonelyplanet.com/ethiopia

Lonely Planet: Ethiopia↗

A comprehensive guide to Ethiopia that includes travel tips, recommendations, and practical information for visitors.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g12922759-Giyon_Southern_Nations_Nationalities_and_People_s_Region-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor: Giyon↗

A collection of reviews, ratings, and helpful tips from fellow travelers who have visited Giyon and shared their experiences.

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