All Bahir Dar Tours & Excursions in 2026

Experience some of Ethiopia’s most beautiful attractions on an easy private day tour from Bahir Dar to Lake Tana and the Blue Nile Falls. After a handy pickup from your hotel or other location of choice, head to the picturesque lake, where you’ll board your boat. Sit back and relax as you cruise across the lake. Transfer by car to the waterfalls, nicknamed the Smoking Waterfalls—you’ll soon find out why.

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.

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.

Bahir Dar is a beautiful lakeside town, and often the first stop on the historic north circuit of Ethiopia. Most people spend a night or two at Bahir Dar, giving you enough time to soak up the city and enjoy the scenery. The most popular thing to do in Bahir Dar is the boat trip out on to Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake. Lake Tana is home to a number of islands, and on these islands sit ancient monasteries with incredible frescoes and wall paintings. Slightly outside of town is the Blue Nile Falls. Most impressive during the rainy season from June to September, the falls are the biggest on the Nile river system.

Day 1- Arrive In Addis Ababa Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel. Day 2 -Fly From Addis To Bahirdar You will have a boat trip to the Monasteries. After lunch drive out to and visit Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Blue Nile Resort Day 3 -Bahirdar To Gondar After breakfast continue to Gondar. Day 4 -Fly From Gondar To Lalibela You will visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. Day 5- Visit Lalibela After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built up church of Ne’akuto Le’ab. Day 6 - Fly From Lalibela To Axum Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel before venturing out to the Northern Stelae field to see the 4th century obelisks that lend the region its name. Day 7 -Axum – Hawzien In the morning you will drive to Hawzien and on the way you will visit Yeha temple. Day 8 - Hawzien – Mekele- Addis Ababa You will visit Abuna Yemata Guh

Best of Bahir Dar in One Day tour offers a chance to experience the roaring falls of Blue Nile and lake tana churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest Blue Nile falls and Lake tana monasteries

Visit a range of natural, cultural attractions during this multi-day tours, semi-inclusive journey to northern Ethiopia's Historical route. Sleep comfortably hotel each night in pre-arranged accommodation and travel with door-to-door ground transfers. Highlights include a visit to the rock-cut churches of Lalibela and a boat cruise on Lake Tana also Blue Nile falls.

Visit ancient monasteries and their beautiful art as well as taking a hike to Blue Nile Falls on this private tour. We can switch up the itinerary according to what you are interested in. No need to worry about transport as we will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation.

World Heritage–listed Harar is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq km, it’s more reminiscent of Fez in Morocco than any other city in the Horn. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas. It’s a rare traveller who doesn’t enjoy it here.

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