Bahir Dar
BAHIR DAR is one of Ethiopia’s most attractive towns, you will gravitate the wide palm-lined boulevards to Lake Tana’s gorgeous shore. Lounging lakeside and watching pelicans skirting the surface might be the most relaxing way to glimpse the flimsy, yet unsinkable tankwas canoe
Bahir Dar another tourist destination not to be missed in Ethiopia Holiday is the magnificent Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tis Isat (the waterfalls that smokes) on the longest river in Africa, is 400m wide and 45m deep. When the water falls into a gorge, it creates the most spectacular view.
And the selection of Ethiopian Ancient monasteries date from the 16th and 17th centuries which are found on some 20 of Lake Tana’s islands which is typical Ethiopian Church Design round shape huts with thatched roof and decorated with impressive mural painting from the Bible and lives of the Saints.
A sail or cruise on Lake Tana is one of the most pleasant excursions for visitors to this region, particularly in the heart of the summer. Along the lakeshore bird life, both local and migratory visitors, make this an ideal place for birdwatchers. Bird lovers will not want to miss Fasilidas Island, which is especially famous as an important wetland. The whole of the Lake Tana region and the Blue Nile Gorge have a wide variety of birds both endemic and visitors. The variety of habitats, from rocky crags to rain forests and important wetlands, ensure that many other different species should be spotted.