Experience the beauty of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia’s lakeside town, with a boat trip on Lake Tana and a visit to ancient monasteries. Don’t miss the majestic Blue Nile Falls!
Experience the beauty of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia’s lakeside town, with a boat trip on Lake Tana and a visit to ancient monasteries. Don’t miss the majestic Blue Nile Falls!
2-Day Visit to Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall, and City Tour
Lake Tana - A brief flight north to Bahir Dar will have our representative guide and driver meet you at the Bahir Dar airport and transfer you to your hotel. Bahir Dar is a charming city situated on the banks of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. As you will spend the entire day…
2-Day Visit to Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall, and City Tour
Lake Tana - A brief flight north to Bahir Dar will have our representative guide and driver meet you at the Bahir Dar airport and transfer you to your hotel. Bahir Dar is a charming city situated on the banks of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. As you will spend the entire day at the lake, it is advisable to pack some food. Our guide will assist you in finding a good restaurant.
Explore Tana and its islands by boat. Lake Tana has 37 islands, 20 of which house churches and monasteries of significant historical and cultural interest. We will visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret and Azwa Mariam. Ura Kidane Mihiret is the most renowned of the monasteries and boasts an important collection of religious icons from the 16th to 18th centuries A.D. Azwa Mariam is famous for its paintings. Around 4:00 PM, you will return to the city. Overnight stay in Bahir Dar.
Drive to Blue Nile Waterfall and City Tour
Blue Nile Falls - After breakfast, drive to the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tissisat (smoking water), where the water cascades 45 meters (148 feet), creating steam clouds and rainbows. We will descend to the base of the falls for a close-up view and then ascend the other side. The round trip will take about 1 hour of walking. We will then cross the Blue Nile by boat to return to the starting point. You can have lunch in Bahir Dar after the trip and relax at the hotel for a while before driving to the viewpoint at Haile Selassie’s palace. Overnight stay in Bahir Dar. According to your flight schedule, we will drop you off at Bahir Dar airport to catch your flight to Addis Ababa.
- English speaking guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Accommodation
- English speaking guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Accommodation
- Personal tips
- Personal tips
Bahir Dar is a charming town by the lake, often serving as the initial stop on Ethiopia’s historic northern circuit. Visitors typically spend a night or two in Bahir Dar, allowing ample time to explore the city and appreciate its picturesque surroundings.
A boat trip on Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake, is the most popular activity in Bahir Dar. The…
Bahir Dar is a charming town by the lake, often serving as the initial stop on Ethiopia’s historic northern circuit. Visitors typically spend a night or two in Bahir Dar, allowing ample time to explore the city and appreciate its picturesque surroundings.
A boat trip on Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake, is the most popular activity in Bahir Dar. The lake features several islands, each hosting ancient monasteries adorned with stunning frescoes and wall paintings.
Just outside the town lies the Blue Nile Falls, which are most spectacular during the rainy season from June to September. These falls are the largest in the Nile river system.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
