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Soloman's first ride in a plane

Yeah.....you can take the bus here. Flying is much faster in Ethiopia if you have the extra couple of bucks. Airport here is nice and you will probably approach it over lake Tana...give you a nice idea of what you are in store for once you land. Watch out for the "guides' when you land or be prepared to bargain..best to have an idea of which hotel you want to stay in prior to hitting the ground here.

Written Feb 13, 2009

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LOCAL TAXIS
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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.

Updated Apr 6, 2008

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SHARED TAXIS - LOCAL DESTINATIONS
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These distinctive blue and white minivans only go on local routes in and around Bahir Dar. To catch the right one you need to listen to the Conductor shouting out the destination(s). Expect to pay between 65 cents and 1 Birr 50.

Updated Apr 6, 2008

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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.

Updated Apr 6, 2008

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THE AMSTERDAM OF ETHIOPIA
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Because Bahir Dar is so flat, it is a city ideally suited for bicycles. In fact its one of the few flat places in Ethiopia. Local people love their bikes and you will happily see people travelling around in this environmentally friendly mode.

Updated Apr 6, 2008

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SHARED TAXIS TO GONDER
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This is relatively cheap and ‘quick’ way to get to Gonder. They say it’s about 4 hours, but it can be 5 ½ hours. You pay a little over $10. It’s a great way to see local life, in and outside of the minivan. If you want to take pictures along you journey, clean the windows first! You will also stop at several villages and in the middle of nowhere to pick up and drop people off. Just organise it the night before.

Updated Apr 6, 2008

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REED BOATS
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This is a fascinating and cheap local way to transport goods and people. It is also painfully slow. They are all built from hand and some are more barges than boats for heavier jobs. You will see this all over Lake Tana.

Updated Apr 6, 2008

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Boat Trip
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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.

Written Feb 8, 2008

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Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar
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We took a minibus from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar. A very good thing about minibuses is that they pick you up from wherever you want to. I stayed with a friend in Addis Ababa and that was where they picked us up. The cost was 120 Birr. They picked us up at 3.30am and we arrived in Bahir Dar(the also dropped you off where you need to get to, Ghion Hotel in my case) around 4pm. The ride was quite fine. I slept pretty much the whole time. I think I got a very good seat, the only one that stands out on its own on the very right side just a bit behind the door so I had all the leg space I needed.

Written Feb 8, 2008

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FLY HERE !
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The easiest and quickest way to get here is by domestic flights with Ethiopian Airlines. Bahr Dar has 2 flights a day and can connect you to Addis Ababa and the other northern historical cities of Lalibela, Gonder and Axum. You can fly return or one-way for less than $100. Their website does not list domestic flights, but all of their offices speak English. You can ring their Bahr Dar office on the telephone number listed below or ring them in Addis Ababa on: +251-11-551 7000. You can reserve by telephone or at any city office in the country without a credit card! A 30 minute flight can save you up to 1½ full days on a bus! They have an office on the main road in town.

Updated Jan 3, 2008

Phone: +251-58-220 0020 or +251-58-220

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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 

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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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