See all Attractions in Bahir Dar
Blue Nile Falls
About
The Blue Nile Falls or Tis Abay (in Amharic) is about 35 km from Bahir Dar. The water is no longer diverted to a hydro-power dam. It is a very nice sight – smaller than Niagara Falls, but amazingly scenic. You can take a bus to the village of Tis Abay, from which it is a 30-minute walk to the falls. You take a big trip in the countryside to reach the falls. If you take the bus, ignore anyone in the village who insists that the last bus back to Bahir Dar will be full and wants you to pay them to hold a seat, or that the last bus has already left but they can offer you an amazingly expensive taxi ride. There are plenty of buses back to Bahir Dar, the last one leaves at 5PM or later, and the bus conductor will find a seat for you! You can also arrange for a tour to the falls through your hotel for about 200 Birr per person, the boatman is 10 Birr each way, entry tickets are 30 Birr to enter the falls. No need for an overpriced local guide, just ask or pay one of the many children there to guide you for a small fee. 1 hour very bumpy drive from town center.
