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Bahir Dar is one of the lowest and flattest places in Ethiopia. If you have been travelling in the highlands, you can almost forget just how close to the Equator you are. Bahir Dar is hot and very sunny, except during the rainy season. You really need high factor sun tan lotion. I would suggest that you buy it before you come as there is a 100% tax on importation of cosmetics and sun creams in Ethiopia.
Written Apr 19, 2008
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Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Why should babies be the only ones to have these hygienic wipes? I don’t know why, but the adult version of this fantastic travel product always seem to be more expensive than the kids version, even though what’s inside is exactly the same. You need to use your right hand to eat food in Ethiopia. Good luck to you if you are left handed. Sometimes a restaurant may be out of soap and having some wet wipes in your rucksack are indispensable. Also, your hand will be an absolute mess after you are finished and these handy guys get all the food off. There is also almost always NO toilet paper wherever you go in Ethiopia. Yep, handy wet wipes to the rescue. Because there is 100% tax on all imported goods and they don’t make them here – bring your own. I have seen them priced up in Addis Ababa at 3 times what I paid at home.
Wet wipes – don’t leave home without them!
Written Mar 9, 2008
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Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bahir Dar has VERY limited shopping opportunities outside of some cold drinks and souvenirs. On top of that there is a 100% import tax on all goods from outside Ethiopia. Lalibela gets most of its goods overland from Addis Ababa, increasing the price. Finding women’s hygiene products and things like deodorants is not guaranteed and will cost you 2-4 times what you would buy it for at home. My deodorant (pictured) cost my twice what it would in the USA. Please pack accordingly.
Updated Mar 9, 2008
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Bahir Dar, Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls
Bahir Dar has a scenic location on the southern shore of the Lake Tana. With its lovely avenues with flamboyant trees it's a pleasant town to stay for a few days. Bahir Dar is a good base to explore...
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Bahir Dar is a tourist destination also for locals: situated on the shore of one of the biggest lakes in Africa and with an incredible flora and fauna, it seems the perfect place to spend some days of...
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BAHIR DAR IS AN EASY TOWN TO GET AROUND. IT IS FLAT AND EASILY EXPLORED BY FOOT. BETTER YET, IT IS THE GATEWAY TO EXPLORING ANCIENT ISLAND MONASTERIES.
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Most tourists come to Bahir Dar for the Tis Abey (Blue Nile) falls and for the orthodox monasteries in the lake Tana. The town itself is not amazing but if you have a spare afternoon there are...
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Bahir Dar is the largest town on the southern shore of Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake. Its a quite attractive city with palm lined alleys and some good panorama views on the lake. It is also the...
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