Addis Ababa: 7-Day Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Tour

Discover the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Blue Nile Basin on a 7-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit Bahir Dar, the Blue Nile Falls, and the Lake Tana monasteries.
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy an optional city orientation drive, depending on your arrival time. Spend the night in Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Addis Ababa – Bahir Dar

Take a morning flight or drive to Bahir Dar. Visit the Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat) and explore local villages and scenic viewpoints. In the evening, take a walk along the Lake Tana shoreline. Spend the night in Bahir Dar.

Day 3: Lake Tana Monasteries

Take a morning boat trip on Lake Tana and visit historic island monasteries. Learn about Ethiopian Orthodox heritage and local traditions. In the afternoon, enjoy free time or visit a local market. Spend the night in Bahir Dar.

Day 4: Bahir Dar – Western Ethiopia (Guba Area)

Take a full-day scenic drive toward western Ethiopia. Pass rural villages, farmlands, and forested landscapes. Get an introduction to the Blue Nile Basin geography. Spend the night in Guba or a nearby town.

Day 5: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Visit the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam area. Get a guided explanation of the dam’s structure, location, and significance. Take time for photography at designated viewpoints. Enjoy cultural interaction with nearby communities (where permitted). Spend the night in Guba or a nearby town.

Day 6: Western Ethiopia – Addis Ababa

Drive back toward Addis Ababa. Stop for landscapes and local towns along the route. Arrive in Addis Ababa in the evening and enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional Ethiopian cuisine. Spend the night in Addis Ababa.

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and end your tour.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.