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You cannot miss the main market here in Bahir Dar. This place is massive. Everything is sold here from food, spices, clothes, plastic goods, you name it. Unlike Addis Ababa part of the market is open after dark, but I would avoid it then. This is a great way to see real African life and pick up anything you need cheaply. Remember that you will get a higher ‘Farngi’ price so you have to haggle or walk away. Watch out for pickpockets!
Updated Apr 10, 2008
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At some of the Lake Monasteries you will be greeted by kids who want to sell you models of reed boats. These are neat miniatures of the real thing and they are hand made. The kids will ask you for 20-30 Birr. Please pay 5-10 and no more. Mine is proudly on my bookshelf.
Updated Apr 10, 2008
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1 Review and 19 Opinions This was the closest thing to the Sheraton that I stayed at in Ethiopia. It was new and modern....no...
2 Reviews and 34 Opinions Very enjoyable. Beautiful surroundings. High ceilinged rooms. Food good. Great views of the lake,...
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At some of the Lake Monasteries you will be greeted by kids who want to sell you models of reed boats. These are neat miniatures of the real thing and they are...
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Q: who can recomended some hotels and prices in bahar dar etiopia? bed room for 2 or 3 pepole/ single? thanks
A: Depends on your budget. Ghion Hotel is beautifully located at Tana Lake with bungalows in a very pretty garden, although last time I was there (2009) the rooms were...
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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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