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To get to Addis Ababa by bus it takes one and a half days. Its possible to book a day in advance at the bus station. There is a special long distance window. Go early and ask for a seat number (seats 1 & 2 are the best.)
If you are in a hurry its possible to find a Land Cruiser that will give you lift so you will arrive in the late evening. Local prices for such a lift are about 250 Birr, Faranji prices are about 400 Birr. You probably need to book this through a so called broker. Ask at Tana Pension for help.
This might change once the Chinese build road will be finished. But in spring 2004 half the way was a dirt road! Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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To return from Tis Abay to Bahir Dar, the bus uses to be crowded. It is advisable to RESERVE A TICKET when you arrive, so you won't have to wait endlessly to return.
There is no ticket office, so the only way to do that is to tell one of the many boys wandering around to buy a ticket for you and wait in the line till you return from the Falls. He will do so for 10B (1USD), more than twice the cost of the ticket, but anyway it's only 1 USD!. When the bus comes, he will fight for you for a seat and will call you to go in the bus when everything is ready.
The place to wait for the bus is the only bar in the village (see pic). Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Just remember the taxis here are as untrustworthy as taxi drivers anywhere. Expect them to tell you, a foreigner, a rate between 25% and 60% higher than for a local. Expect to pay $1 for every 3-4 kilometres. Always argue with them and the price will always come down. Be polite but firm and walk away if you think they are being silly. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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These are amazing little taxis. They are slightly cheaper than the normal car taxis and you get fresh air you can’t in normal taxis. These motorcycles with seat attached can seat up to 6 people. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Even though Bahir Dar is located at the lake shore there are no regular public boats crossing the lake. There was a boat to Gorgora, in the north shore, but now it doesn't run anymore.
Anyway, if you wanna see the lake monasteries you can join a private tour to some of them in a little boat. You will be offered these trips in the streets, and if you want something more "serious", the Ghion Hotel offers trips of half or whole days in a little boat. The half day costs 75B and leaves at 8:30h, returning at 14:45h. Count on another 100B for entrence fees, tips and so. We visited Azuwa Maryam, Kebran Gabriel and Entesi-Eyesu.
The Ghion also organizes trips to Tis Abay Falls. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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We took a half day boat trip organized by Ghion Hotel, it can cost from 70-150 Birr depending on how many people in the group and your bargaining skills. We visited 4 monasteries including one on Zege Peninsula. We started from 8am and got back around 12. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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SIT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE PLANE! If you are flying out of Bahir Dar to Addis Ababa, sit on the right side. As you take you will see lots of modern military jets if sit on the left hand side. I sat on the left. If you sit on the right and have your camera ready, the pilot will bank the plane so you get a great view of the BLUE NILE FALLS!
Save this tip to your ‘Custom Travel Guide’ and take it with you. And do not forget! Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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