Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
Bahir Dar & Lake Tana
The city of Bahir Dar sits on the southern shores of Lake Tana, in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region. It is an attractive, hospitable city that serves as a base for visiting a number of attractions in the surrounding region, most notably the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana.
Ethiopia - Historic Route & Harar
Our guide was fantastic – the best guide we have had in 5 trips to Africa and many guides.
Featured itineraries
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Ethiopia's Historic Route
Discover Axum, Lalibela, Lake Tana, Bahir Dar and Gondar on this guided 10-day tour of Ethiopia's Historic Route. This sightseeing programme can also be extended to include walking in the Simien & Bale Mountains, remote Tigray, or the Rift Valley Lakes.
Destination
- Ethiopia
Experience
- Cultural Holidays
Prices from £2770 pp
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Ethiopia's Historic Route (with Tigray and Simiens)
This 2-week itinerary offers a comprehensive overview of Ethiopia's Historic Route - including Axum, Gondar, Lalibela, Lake Tana and Addis Ababa - as well as remote Tigray and the Simien Mountains.
Destination
- Ethiopia
Experience
- Cultural Holidays
- Walking and Climbing
Prices from £3095 pp
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Accommodation
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Abay Minch Lodge
Abay Minch is a comfortable garden lodge set in the centre of Bahir Dar, close to the monasteries of Lake Tana.
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Blue Nile Resort Hotel (Avanti)
The Blue Nile Resort(also known as Avanti Hotel & Resort) is a comfortable resort hotel situated on the shore of Lake Tana, in Bahir Dar.
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Jacaranda Hotel
Jacaranda Hotel is a smart, 3-star city hotel situated in Bahir Dar, within easy reach of Lake Tana.
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Kuriftu Lodge
Kuriftu Lodge occupies a prime location on the shores of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, where it enjoys cool off-shore breezes all year-round, as well as stunning lake views.
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Wedding in the Serengeti
All the planning and conversations we had prior to our trip proved to be invaluable.