Bahir-Dar Lake Tana monastery blue Nail falls
A mesmerizing inland sea fringed by lush tropical vegetation, the 3,156 km² Lake Tana is most easily explored from Bahir Dar, a well-equipped port city that doubles as the capital of the Amhara Region. The source of the Blue Nile, Tana was known to the ancient Egyptians as Coloe, while the ancient Greeks extolled it as the ‘copper-tinted… jewel of Ethiopia’. In June 2015, Lake Tana became the centerpiece of a 5,000 km² UNESCO biosphere reserve.
What to See?
Sites of interest in Lake Tana and Bahirdar include the lake’s many picturesque island monasteries, most of which date to medieval times, and the stupendous Blue Nile Falls south of Bahir Dar.
Its sprawling daily market is a fun place to explore, weaving between stalls that sell everything from traditional handicrafts to fresh tropical fruit. It also hosts several tourist-friendly traditional music venues.
Bahir Dar’s oldest architectural landmarks are the medieval church of Bahir Dar Giyorgis and an adjacent stone tower built for Emperor Susenyos in the 1620s.
At least 20 old monasteries stud the forested islands and peninsulas of Lake Tana. Many were established during the 14th-century AD rule of Amda Tsion, but others, most notably Tana Chirkos, with its trio of ancient Judaic sacrificial pillars, might date back thousands of years.
The most popular monastery with tourists, due to its proximity to Bahir Dar and tolerance of female visitors, is Ura Kidane Mihret. which contains some of Ethiopia’s finest ecclesiastic artwork in Ethiopia and also has a superb museum. For adventurous seafarers, a full-day boat outing is required to visit the equally worthwhile but more remote likes of Daga Istafanos, Tana Chirkos, or Narga Selassie.
Tana supports remarkable biodiversity. More than 20 fish species are endemic to the lake. Hippos are frequently seen within walking distance of Bahir Dar. Birdlife ranges from flotillas of great white pelicans to colorful weavers and their neat little nests, to the African fish eagles that perform a haunting duet high in the trees. The conservationist ethos of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church means that many of the lake’s monasteries double as virtual nature sanctuaries, protecting a range of forest birds and monkeys
Day:1 the morning, we will take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the Zege peninsula’s most famous monastery known for its very beautifully monastery. Namely Ura Kidane Mehret and Azuwa Maryam,we may even see hippos in Lake Tana!
Day:2 Blue Nile Falls
The next day morning After breakfast
we drive to blue Nile Falls, 35KM from Bahir Dar.
which are known locally as Tissisat which means “Smoking waterfalls
There approximately you walk 1hr round trips,
Then the late afternoon you will visit the Bahir-Dar market and Hilesilase palace, where you see viewpoint or Sunset.
Price Included
Entrance fees for Churches Monastery and Blue Nile falls
Private English speaking guide
Accommodation for 2 nights
Transfer in and out from Bahir-Dar airport, City transfer
All Government Taxes
Ethiopian Traditional coffee Ceremony at my home
Packed Water in every Journey
Price Excluded
Domestic Flight Tickets
Meals
Alcohol Drinks
Other personal Expenses, Tips and Camera Fees
We can adjust the package to you specific needs and budgets
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