Bahir Dar Day Trip: Discover Lake Tana's Monasteries and Blue Nile Falls
Bahir Dar
Embark on a captivating day trip from Bahir Dar to explore the ancient monasteries on Lake Tana and witness the majestic Blue Nile Falls, known as 'smoking water'.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lake Tana - 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.
- Blue Nile Falls - 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.
What's Included
- English speaker guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- any personal equipment’s like hats and other
Additional Information
Bahir Dar is located on the shores of Lake Tana, adorned with numerous island monasteries, some of which have histories that reach as far back as the 14th century. More than 30 islands contribute to the area’s distinction as a unique natural sanctuary for various plant species.
The Blue Nile Falls, a majestic waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, are locally known as Tis Issat, which translates to ‘smoking water’ in Amharic. Positioned downstream approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Bahir Dar and the expansive Lake Tana, they lie in the river’s upper stretches.
Location
Lake Tana
Ground floor from Blue Nile Hotel,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
