Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake Tana, Ground floor from Blue Nile Hotel, Bahir Dar 1000 Ethiopia
Half Day Boat Tour Itinerary
After breakfast our guide or representative will meet you at your hotel in Bahir Dar and then walk together to the harbor. From here the boat will take you to fishery mark the place where you can see various birds and along the way you will see Tankwa (a vessel boat made of syrups papyrus plant) with fishermen and continue to the outlet of the Blue Nile river to see hippopotamus and birds, soon after drive to Zeghe peninsula and visit 14th c Azwa Mariam monastery. From here you will experience forest hike between Azwa Mariam and Ura Kidane Mihiret for 2-30 minutes hike through coffee plantation and indigenous trees. Along the way you will have lunch break under the trees and coffee testing at one of locals house. After you visit Ura Kidane Mihiret monastery the boat will pick you up at the local port and drive you back to Bahir Dar.
Duration: 5 hours
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Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 5 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:00 AM Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
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Departure Details :
Lake Tana ferry boat authority and launch - Mango Menafesha.
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Return Details :
Lake Tana ferry boat authority and launch - Mango Menafesha.
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
TourOverviewBahir Dar is the jumping-off point for visits to the spectacular scenic and historic attractions of Lake Tana and which the biggest lake in Ethiopia- Ethiopia's giant inland sea. Its registered in UNESCOs biosphere reserved areas list in May 2015. In their funerary texts, the Pharaohs referred to it as "Lake Karou of the Country of the Happy." In the middle Ages, churches sought refuge on the islands of Lake Tana and due in part to the difficult access are to this day rich in Ethiopian illuminated manuscripts, religious paintings and other treasures. Lake Tana is the source and from where the famed Blue Nile starts its long journey to Khartoum, and then feeds into Mediterranean Sea.
2 hours boat reed
20-30 minutes walk through coffee plantation and evergreen forests.
Visit two historical monasteries
Picnic lunch
Shopping
Watching wetland birds and hippos
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Inclusions
- Boat transportation
- Local taxes
- 1L Bottled water each
- Picnic lunch
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Lake Tana
Exclusions
- All accommodations
- Tips. Do not give tips unless you're happy about the service we delivered to you
- Flights and
- Dinners.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
Equipment you need to bring:
Appropriate trekking shoes
sun glass
sun blocker
Topper, scarf for woman to cover your hair while you visit the church. Note; traditionally weaved white scarf is much recommended and locals including priests are happy when woman ware/cover their hair while visiting inside the church.
No need scarf for men
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
