Bahir Dar Travel Guide
Ethiopia
Bahir Dar is a city of 168,899 people in north-western Ethiopia, on the shore of Lake Tana. It is an inland destination rather than a coastal beach resort, with the lake providing its main waterside setting.
Most travellers arrive by air at Bahir Dar Airport, also known as BJR. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips are not a main reason to base yourself here.
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Pays in ETB
Plug type Type C & Type E & Type F & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +251
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Ethiopia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Tips are always appreciated for good service.
Best time to visit Bahir Dar
Jan
26°0Feb
29°0Mar
29°0Apr
29°4May
28°8Jun
25°15Jul
23°30Aug
22°30Sep
23°24Oct
24°15Nov
25°4Dec
26°0Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Bahir Dar
ደብረ ሰላም በዓለ እግዚአብሔር ቤተክርስቲያን - ባሕር ዳር
religious organization
1.4 km
Eparchy of Bahirdar Dessie
roman catholic place of worship
3 km
Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
historic site
3.9 km
Bahir Dar International Stadium
stadium arena
2.7 km
Ura Kidanemihret Monastery
religious organization
3.7 km
ደብረ ገነት አዛውር ኪዳነ ምሕረት ወጣቶች መንፈሳዊ ማሕበር
religious organization
3.1 km
Enebsieculture&tourism office
christian place of worship
2.7 km
እንዝርት ዲዛይን Enzert Design
music venue
3.1 km
Getting there
Bahir Dar Airport · 5.3 km
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