AddisAdvisor writes: BAHIR DAR update. February/March 2019 A few notes from a recent personal visit PLUS information provided by Nati from Manuhie Backpackers Lodge. Accommodation UNISON HOTEL for those who like things big brash and modern this is a new hotel, almost opposite the old Ghion, with a nice restaurant and sensible room prices. We were told … Continue reading Bahir Dar updates (and details of new daily bus to Lalibela)
Nicola Brimson writes: 3 weeks in Ethiopia. Used the Bradt guide and anything we could find online to assist with our planning and inspiration. Online E-Visa worked very smoothly to order however twice at Addis airport we were met with extremely confused immigration workers who clearly hadn’t had to process one of these as yet. … Continue reading Detailed 2017 trip report
David Reis and Temesgen Baye write: Our new campsite and eco lodge (http://www.bluenilecamping.com) recently opened at the Blue Nile Falls near Bahir Dar. We are perched at the top of the falls besides the Nile river. Guests can visit us for the day and rest and relax in our shaded grass and wood gazebo in the … Continue reading Campsite and accommodation at the Blue Nile Falls
Garth Thomson writes: Our General Travel report in Ethiopia! We were traveling for 21 days in Ethiopia. To the North part and south part of Ethiopia. Our first lovely night started in Addis at traditional club where a lot local people were having Tej and doing shoulder dance was fascinating night. The next day we … Continue reading Dec 2015 trip report
Simon writes: I am just back from 2 1/2 weeks in Ethiopia using your 6th edition (I bought it just before 7 came out ) It is very good, thank you. I am a geriatric backpacker at 60, usually travelling around southern Africa in my own Landy for the past 15 winters. This was my first … Continue reading December 2015 trip report
Ian and Les write: Going South: One night on Lake Langano at Bishangari Lodge was memorable both from the point of view of location and birds. However, one has to suffer the 30 minute journey from the main road, much of it on a track, to get there. It was worth the suffering. Then the … Continue reading 2015 trip report
Charlotte writes: I was in Ethiopia for 2 and a half months for research from mid July 2014 - end September 2014, but also did some travelling. I did a lot in public transport, for which information is sometimes scarce so I have added some info here, though it is usually quite easy to get … Continue reading Detailed trip report Jul-Sep 2014
