Day trip in Bahir Dar
- 6h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Bahir Dar is situated on Lake Tana, which is dotted with island monasteries some dating back to the 14th century. Its 30 odd islands represent today a unique natural habitat for plant life. The Blue Nile Falls are a waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. They are known as Tis Issat in Amharic when translated, means "smoking water" They are situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometers downstream from the town of BahirDar and Lake Tana.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- English speaker guide
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- any personal equipment's like hats and other
Itinerary
meet your driver for the day and transfer a short distance to the lake shore. Take a boat trip on on Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake, to visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihret, Kibran Gebriel and Debre Maryam.
After a relaxed lunch break, drive to the Blue Nile Falls, located about 30 km from Bahir Dar. The falls are the most iconic waterfalls in Ethiopia. After visiting the falls, transfer back to Bahir Dar, stopping off for coffee on route.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Simien Image Ethiopian Tour and Travel Company
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Bahir Dar
- Its from-price is 74% above the median of the 20 experiences we list in Bahir Dar.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 20.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar is a lakeside city in north-west Ethiopia, on the shore of Lake Tana, with palm-lined avenues, island monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls nearby.
Bahir Dar is the capital of the Amhara region, on the southern shore of Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake and the source of the Blue Nile. Broad avenues lined with palms run down to a lakeside promenade where fishermen paddle papyrus-reed boats called tankwa. Bezawit Hill, behind the city, has a palace built for Emperor Haile Selassie and views over the lake.
