2 days visiting Lake Tana & Blue Nile Waterfall
ID: GYG886277-1401943
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Go for a boat ride across Lake Tana and visit Ura Kidane Miheret church and Kibran Gabriel Monastery. Then, head to the Blue Nile Falls to take in the breathtaking view of the cascading waters.
Day 1 - Lake Tana
Your Bahir Dar tour guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to a hotel.
After check-in, embark on a boat trip on Lake Tana. It is about an hour by boat to reach Zeghe Peninsula and visit the Ura Kidane Miheret church. On the way, you might spot monkeys and beautiful birds.
Then, hop on the boat to reach the other side of the Peninsula the boat to reach Kibran Gabriel Monastery (unfortunately, women are not allowed.)
Before heading back to Bahir Dar, take the boat to see the source of the Blue Nile and the amazing wildlife in that area.
Return to Bahir Dar and have lunch.
After some rest, go the Bezawit Hill to witness an amazing sunset.
Shop at the local markets and see traditional dances and folk songs performed by local artists.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Blue Nile Falls
In the morning, start the journey to the Blue Nile Falls, which is about 80 km from the city
Reach the waterfall and hear the thunderous sound as the water crashes from a 45-metre high cliff. From the village of Tis Abay, a splendid series of viewpoints can be reached along a 1.5km footpath across the 17th century Alata Bridge. Bird watchers should check the riverine forest here for endemics and near-endemics species such as Blue-breasted Bee-eater, White-Cheeked turaco, Black-Winged lovebird and Yellow-fronted parrot.
Return to Bahir Dar and explore the local markets.
Stay overnight at a hotel.
Highlights
- Take a boat excursion in Lake Tana
- Admire the Blue Nile Falls Witness the sunset from Bezawit Hill
- Enjoy birdwatching at the riverine forest
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Women are not allowed to visit Kibran Gabriel Monastery.
Our driver and guide will be meeting you at Bahir dar airport the clients can describe their specific address for pick- up. The tour will begin at bahir dar.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.