Private tour in Bahir dar Melese A

Enjoy Northern Ethiopia in a Multi-day Tour

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Welcome to Ethiopia ! I have been working as a tour guide through out Ethiopia for over 8 years. I am very proud to offer you a top quality tours that are customized for a variety of interests In Northern Ethiopia, Addis abeba , Bahirdar , Gonder , Simen Mountains , Axum , Lalibela . Dedicated to providing a quality, eco-friendly and value for money holiday experience to Ethiopia. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and my personal service which has resulted in many independent travelers 5 star and 4 star reviews by former clients. As an eco tourist you can experience an undisturbed local culture through our cultural tour . The trip will introduce you to some of the fascinating and colorful ethnic people and their culture along with the rich wildlife and beautiful scenery of Ethiopia. We educate our local community and stakeholders about having a role and promoting conservation and raise their awareness on environmentals. We create local employment and use local products and services which help to reduce the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources. Respect local cultures; traditions; the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserving their built and living cultural heritage. We encourage traditional values, and contribute to inter-cultural understanding and tolerance . I am enthusiastic and inquisitive - I enjoy meeting new people and sharing in cultural experiences. My aim is to make guided tours and walks relaxing , informative , fun , flexible, get closer to details and enjoy personal conversations geared directly to your interests. You stop being a tourist and become a guest. It's like having a friend to take you under their wing and show you what only the insiders know. As a proud Black African, I sometimes feel it is my responsibility to live in a way that shows the world an Africa that is not the case of hopelessness people often expect. To rise above history's injustice and build a future full of ambition, vitality and growth. Abandon self-defeat, and embrace positivity. Let me show you the real Ethiopian History , Culture , Landscape and Daily Life style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short descriptions of the primary tourist Attractions of Ethiopia Lake Tana Lake Tana is the largest lake of Ethiopia and located at a distance of 560 km from Addis Ababa. As the outgoing river of the Lake is the Blue Nile, the Lake is considered the origin of the Blue Nile, one of the two main tributaries of the Upper Nile. Known to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, the lake has an long history of exposure to the ancient world, and from a very early age, it has been one of the centers of Christianity. The lake houses more than 20 churches and monasteries. Gondar For two centuries the walled royal enclosure, Fasil Ghebbi, in Gondar served as the capital of the Ethiopian Empire. Initiated by the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides around 1635 and expanded by his successors, Fasil Ghebbi, surrounded by a 900-m-long wall, contains Indian and Baroque style palaces, churches and monasteries, the likes unknown anywhere else in Sub-Saharan Africa Simien Mountains National Park North of Gondar lies the Simien Mountains National Park, with the fourth highest peak of Africa, with some of the most ragged escarpments of Ethiopia and becoming an increasingly popular destination for mountain trekking. The park is home to some extremely endangered animal that only occur in Ethiopia, like the Ethiopian Wolf and the Walia Ibex, a wild goat, the gelada baboon and the Lammergeier. * Certified and Licensed By Amhara Tourism and culture beuro . * Certificate : Bahir Dar University different level Of Tour Guiding ,Tour Operation , Customer handling , eco Tourism Diploma * Diploma : Information Technology Bahir Dar Blue Nile college * Diploma : Tour Guide and Tour Operations . we use accompany Local Guides In every destinations .

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Overview of your Bahir Dar tour

Bahir Dar is a pleasant city, 575 km north of Addis. Its has avenues lined with palm trees and plants and is located on the southern bank of Lake Tana, the biggest lake of Ethiopia. Of note are its main market and the former palace of Haile Selassie, from which you can enjoy a splendid view over the Nile Valley. Gondar was the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia, and is notable for its medieval Castles and churches. The town was founded by the emperor Fasiladas in 1636 and became the capital of the empire for the next two centuries. The city contains a large compound with a dozen castles built by the various emperors over the course of 236 years. These dramatic castles, unlike any other African, display a richness in architecture that reveals the Axumite traditions as well as the influence of Arabia and early Portuguese Jesuit missionaries

Your Bahir Dar tour itinerary

DAY 1 . Explore lake Tana , Visit the monasteries and churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret, Azwa Mariam, hippopotamuses , head of the Nile . (4 Hours) DAY 2 . Drive the 35 km to Tiss Isat to see the Blue Nile falls, (4 hours) afternoon city tour(2 hours) DAY 3 . Drive Gonder 180 Km from Bahir Dar, (4 hours) afternoon Explore the royal enclosure which contains several stone-built castles of different emperors. The most impressive building is Fasilidas castle. He was the emperor who established Gondar as a powerful cultural and religious center. (3 hours) Day 4 . Transfer To airport or hotel

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

A/C modern, clean and comfortablel van/minibus with a professional driver.

What's included
Other: Accommodation 3 * B&B all Transportation Bahir Dar Transfer in car to blue Nile falls car city tour car, drive to Gonder car, City tour to Gonder car, Transfer out Gonder Boat on Lake tana Local Guide service Bahir Dar and Gonder
What's not included
Other: Entrance fee Meal (L.D)
Meeting location

Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
60678
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Bahir Dar is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and culture of Northern Ethiopia. It's ideal for those interested in historical sites, such as the medieval castles and churches of Gondar, as well as natural wonders like Lake Tana and the Blue Nile Falls. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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