Bahir Dar Tours
Overview
visit to the peaceful waters of Lake Tana is truly memorable experience for visitors from near and far. The first view will take your breath away: a vast expanse of water stretching as far as the horizon to form Ethiopia’s largest lake.
The “Smoking Water” falls of the Blue Nile are one of the most spectacular sights on the whole of the Nile system. The Blue Nile leaves Lake Tana and travels for around 30 km through papyrus thickets and fields before plunging over a sheer chasm, cascading 45 meters and thundering onto the bare rocks below.
The “Smoking Water” falls of the Blue Nile are one of the most spectacular sights on the whole of the Nile system. The Blue Nile leaves Lake Tana and travels for around 30 km through papyrus thickets and fields before plunging over a sheer chasm, cascading 45 meters and thundering onto the bare rocks below.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Boat
- car to waterfals
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Tana, Ground floor from Blue Nile Hotel, Bahir Dar 4000 Ethiopia
Day 1 . Bahir Dar : Bahir Dar is a pleasant city located on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. After checking into our hotel, exploring Lake Tana and its islands by boat. There are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 30 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. We visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret, Azwa Mariam, . Ura Kidanemihiret is the best known of the monasteries and has an important collection of religious icons from the 16th to 18th centuries A.D. Azwa Mariam is known for its paintings and we also have time to visit the small museum.
Afternoon drive to the Blue Nile Falls, which is known locally as Tissisat (smoking water) falls: 100 m (328 ft) wide, the water plunges for 45 m (148 ft), giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. We climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look and then ascend the other side the round trip will take about 1hour walking. Than we cross the Blue Nile by boat
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
Afternoon drive to the Blue Nile Falls, which is known locally as Tissisat (smoking water) falls: 100 m (328 ft) wide, the water plunges for 45 m (148 ft), giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. We climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look and then ascend the other side the round trip will take about 1hour walking. Than we cross the Blue Nile by boat
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Tana, Ground floor from Blue Nile Hotel, Bahir Dar 4000 Ethiopia
Day 1 . Bahir Dar : Bahir Dar is a pleasant city located on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. After checking into our hotel, exploring Lake Tana and its islands by boat. There are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 30 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. We visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret, Azwa Mariam, . Ura Kidanemihiret is the best known of the monasteries and has an important collection of religious icons from the 16th to 18th centuries A.D. Azwa Mariam is known for its paintings and we also have time to visit the small museum.
Afternoon drive to the Blue Nile Falls, which is known locally as Tissisat (smoking water) falls: 100 m (328 ft) wide, the water plunges for 45 m (148 ft), giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. We climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look and then ascend the other side the round trip will take about 1hour walking. Than we cross the Blue Nile by boat
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
Afternoon drive to the Blue Nile Falls, which is known locally as Tissisat (smoking water) falls: 100 m (328 ft) wide, the water plunges for 45 m (148 ft), giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. We climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look and then ascend the other side the round trip will take about 1hour walking. Than we cross the Blue Nile by boat
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
184jemesh
October 2022
Affordable , Reliable and Professional service in Bahir Dar . We used Ethio tours in this September. It arranged for all of our tours in country , booked Domestic country flights (negotiated with the gate agent when there was an issue with our baggage allowance), booked our lodging (inclu...
Affordable , Reliable and Professional service in Bahir Dar . We used Ethio tours in this September. It arranged for all of our tours in country , booked Domestic country flights (negotiated with the gate agent when there was an issue with our baggage allowance), booked our lodging (including finding a suitable Hotel in each destinations), found restaurants that met our needs, arranged for cultural experiences and great natural sight viewing. We start our Tour in Bahir Dar his main Office found. ,We visited Lake tana monastery and waterfalls. Tana Monasteries are extraordinary places to visit and they are the calmest places to be and rich in religious attractions. The day started with my arrival at Bahir Dar then off to Tississat to have a walk and see the waterfalls of the Blue Nile. After about 5 km on pavement, the road became just gravel. So, about 30 km to enjoy an "African Massage". The 30 minute walk to the falls was great - lots of local people using the path we took. What was interesting was that we crossed the first stone bridge constructed in Ethiopia in 1626. The scenery was stunning! In the afternoon a visit to Lake Tana and 1-hour boat ride to Zege Peninsula. The objective was to see Ura Kidane-Mihret monastery which involved a short walk along a shaded trail lined with tourist knick-knacks stalls. The monastery was beautiful and the interior frescoes were stunning. Mas provided an explanation about the shape of the monastery and pointed out many of the biblical stories being told through the frescoes. The return boat journey culminated in a sighting of Hippos enjoying the cool water.tractions. Ethio Tours is very professional and also completely flexible, willing and able to tailor the perfect experience for each traveler. I highly recommend Ethio tours and car rent .americanadianinaddis
December 2019
The one-day tour of the Blue Nile Falls and two monasteries on the Zege peninsula on Lake Tana organized by Ethio Tours With Locals was excellent. The one-hour drive from Bahir Dar to the falls was interesting, driving through beautiful countryside and small villages, and was made very enjoyable ...
The one-day tour of the Blue Nile Falls and two monasteries on the Zege peninsula on Lake Tana organized by Ethio Tours With Locals was excellent. The one-hour drive from Bahir Dar to the falls was interesting, driving through beautiful countryside and small villages, and was made very enjoyable by the relaxed and pleasant driver. The walk to the falls took me across a centuries-old Portuguese bridge, and included a boat crossing of the Blue Nile. The falls themselves are at reduced volume due to a hydroelectric power dam, but I had been forwarned. The afternoon boat ride on Lake Tana was peaceful, and the two 14th century monasteries, reached by walking through forest and coffee land, were fantastic, and full of Ethiopian religious painting, from floor to ceiling. Saw hippos at the outlet of the Blue Nile on Lake Tana. Money for numerous tipping occasions was necessary. All in all the trip and the service were excellent. 5/5.Omar K
October 2019
I just got back from a 2 day trip Bahir Dar, and I just want to thank Melese for being such an amazing tour guide. He is extremely experienced and very knowledgeable of the history of the region, and knew how to best organize our itinerary for the 2 days we were there. He also incorporates your i...
I just got back from a 2 day trip Bahir Dar, and I just want to thank Melese for being such an amazing tour guide. He is extremely experienced and very knowledgeable of the history of the region, and knew how to best organize our itinerary for the 2 days we were there. He also incorporates your interests into the itinerary (for example we wanted to spend more time in the lake to look for hippos - which we found! - rather than visit another monastery, and he was on board!). His restaurant recommendations were also very good - he will direct you to the best fish dishes in Ethiopia!Ninaravi
September 2019
Just came back from a weekend in Bahir Dar. First day we took a trip out to the Blue Nile Falls. Nice little hike and lush countryside in the rainy season. The falls are no longer as big as they used to be because of the hydroelectric project. The second day was on the lake: monastery, hippos and...
Just came back from a weekend in Bahir Dar. First day we took a trip out to the Blue Nile Falls. Nice little hike and lush countryside in the rainy season. The falls are no longer as big as they used to be because of the hydroelectric project. The second day was on the lake: monastery, hippos and a fisherman feeding pelicans from his papyrus canoe. Our guide was named Genanew. He was friendly, informative and very helpful. I would recommend him. Our tour operator was Melese who was very clear and helpful in all his communications.Dano G
April 2019
I spent the weekend relaxing in Bahir Dar and wanted to be out on the lake but was not all that interested in visiting the monasteries. Melesse provided an excellent half day fishing trip that was just what I was looking for. He picked me up in the boat directly from my hotel (Kuriftu Lodge- high...
I spent the weekend relaxing in Bahir Dar and wanted to be out on the lake but was not all that interested in visiting the monasteries. Melesse provided an excellent half day fishing trip that was just what I was looking for. He picked me up in the boat directly from my hotel (Kuriftu Lodge- highly recommended) and we fished several spots around the lake, as well a watched hippos, birds, and nile monitors. We caught a number of barbus and generally relaxed. The boat was shaded and Melesse was very knowledgeable about the local fauna and culture. It was a fun day and bit different from the typical Lake Tana tour.explorer208
July 2023
We had a very enjoyable time in Bahir Dar. All went smoothly except for a couple of hiccups early on flight delay and a bit of rain. Hotels were good, transport on time, and the guides were good. Information was very helpful.
We had a very enjoyable time in Bahir Dar. All went smoothly except for a couple of hiccups early on flight delay and a bit of rain. Hotels were good, transport on time, and the guides were good. Information was very helpful.