The Nile River is the longest in Africa and its two tributaries are the White Nile and the Blue Nile.

The Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia and along its course you’ll find the   Blue Nile Falls – a spot to rival Niagara.

About 90 minutes from Bahar Dar the scenery here is truly breath-taking. Locally known as Tis Abbay, or ‘great smoke,’ the falls are about 45 metres high during the rainy season.

Just downstream from the falls you’ll find Ethiopia’s first stone bridge, built in the 17th century.