Addis Ababa Travel Guide

Bahar Dar

The charming town of Bahar Dar sits at the southern edge of Lake Tana and is a base for visiting spectacular Tisissat Falls and exploring the lake's 37 islands with their ancient churches and monasteries. Access to many of these are closed to women, although the boat trip around the lake and exteriors are still worth the trip. The most beautiful of the monasteries are Debre Kebran Gabriel, which dates from the 14th century, and Ura Kidane Mehret which as exceptional frescoes.