Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from October to March offers pleasant weather; the falls are fullest just after the rains in September.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
A relaxed lakeside city on the shores of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar is known for its palm-lined avenues and easygoing pace. It's the base for visiting island monasteries and the thundering Blue Nile Falls nearby.
Top attractions
Visit the Lake Tana island monasteries, the Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat), and the lakeside markets and viewpoints.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks (bajaj) and taxis cover the city, while boats reach the lake's monastery islands.