"The Blue Nile Falls are not really blue. The water may appear a dark brown, almost black, during the monsoon season when silt is carried downriver. In Ethiopia, it is also known as Tis Abay, which means “great smoke.”
Four streams feed into a three-pronged waterfall which drops 42 metres (92 feet) into a pool of spraying mist. The sound of rushing water increases during the rainy season when the flow is at its peak. The summer season means less flow, but it means tourists can take a dip in the pool and walk behind the curtain of water.
When visiting the Blue Nile Falls, it is also worth a visit to the bridge constructed downstream on the eastern side. This was the first stone bridge built in Ethiopia.
Experience everything the falls have to offer by taking a bus to the site, hiking to the top to purchase souvenirs made by the local children, and crossing the river by motorboat. You won’t regret it."
The Blue Nile is at a distance of 35 km. from Bahir Dar
There are no licensed taxis from the city to the village
A car or bus journey of around 30 minutes takes you to the village of Tis-Isat where the ticket office is located. The bus costs 15 birr each way
If you visit this attraction during rainy season the waterfall’s spray will soak everything within a kilometer radius, so do bring a raincoat and a protection for your phone or camera
The ticket office is open from
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Tickets are priced at 50 birr per adult (under 2 USD)
For children it is free
There is also a 50 birr charge for personal video camera
For guides pay around 400 birr per group, plus tip
To cross the river on a motorboat costs 20 birr per person
Time you can spend
2 hours to 3 hours
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