Reviewed on 8 November 2024
Reviewed on 9 April 2025
Reviewed on 9 June 2023
You can learn about the history of Bahir Dar when you stop by Church of St. George. Discover the area's waterfalls and churches.
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bahir Dar Market during your stay in Bahir Dar. Discover the area's waterfalls and countryside.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Tana during your travels in Bahir Dar. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.
You can take time to visit Bahir Dar Stadium during your travels to Bahir Dar. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.
Explore the campus of Bahir Dar University during your visit to Bahir Dar. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.
Bezawit Royal Palace is just one of the places to see in Bahir Dar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.
Monasteries around Lake Tana are worth spending a day exploring. If combined with a boat ride, it’s a memorable and pleasant day trip. Blue Nile Falls are nearby and worth the views on the 20-30 min walk depending upon photo stops.
We enjoyed Bahir Dar, in general. It has lovely greenery around Lake Tana, wide roads, very limited traffic and a generally friendly feel. We'll definitely be back!
Bahir dar is beautiful city, the bus from Addis Ababa cost around $12 for 10 hours trip in amazing nature. However i recommend to take the plane around 50 min flight. To get a cheap ticket by plane you must come to Ethiopia via Ethiopian airlines.
Beautiful city! Excellent attractions with Blue Nile falls and monasteries on the lake.
