Gesergiyo (Konso "New York")
Gesergiyo
A canyon of sandstone pillars near Konso, carved out by rain, looking like a forest of skyscrapers that locals call 'New York.'
Gesergiyo is a badland canyon carved by torrential rain. Red and white sandstone pillars rise dozens of meters high, layered and clustered like a city skyline, which is how it got the name 'New York.' Local legend holds that a god made it overnight. It lies about 17 km from Karat town on a dirt road that requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle. On arrival, a village guide leads you around the canyon rim, a tour of about an hour. It is often combined with the Konso villages as a day trip, and a separate viewing fee applies.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Konso Cultural Landscape
- Lake Chamo Crocodile Market
- Forty Springs (Arba Minch)
- Bridge of God Viewpoint
- Nechisar National Park
- Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch
- Dorze Village
- Chencha Market