Armora Gedel
Kile, Adis Abeba
6 routes · 8b–9b
Armora Gedel, or Falcon's Cliff, is a 60-meter basalt wall near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offering 7 routes from 5b+ to 7a+. The rock features holes, cracks, arêtes, and roofs. Facing southeast, it gets shade from midday onwards, making it suitable from mid-September to early June. All belays are equipped with two bolted anchors. A 60m rope is essential, and a full set of trad gear is recommended for all routes, along with at least 10 quickdraws and a helmet. The approach to the single sector takes 45 minutes. Please respect local farmers and their fields; children from the nearby village may wish to climb on toprope.