Introducing Bahir Dar
Although this is one of Ethiopia’s most attractive towns, you’ll have trouble not turning your back on it. Just like us, you’ll helplessly gravitate down wide palm-lined boulevards to Lake Tana’s gorgeous shore and once there, you’ll nary a look over your shoulder.
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It’s a great place to spend some days. Besides sights around town, you’re on the doorstep of Lake Tana’s mystical monasteries.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Small group tour of Simien Mountains
by klaup 13 September 2011
Thats what I'm looking for! I could start in Gondar Oct. 18 or Bahir Dar Oct. 17 and have left about 10 days for a trekking tour. It's…
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RE: Lake Tana Monasteries
by Simsy 11 September 2011
It is true that women are excluded from some and the ones close to Bahir Dar are the most exposed to tourists. I actually got monastried…
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Re: Lake Tana Ferry Bahir Dar to Gorgora
by Philglobecroqueur 11 September 2011
thanks for your information. I'll try do dot that trip, I'll be ther at the end of September Phil
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