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This was my review re: drive and walk: The drive to the Blue Nile Falls was excellent- over bumpy dirt roads through a vibrant village- lots to look at and photograph along the way. Once at the starting point there is a flat 30 min option or a longer walk which crosses the swing bridge and Portuguese bridge further along. the longer walk is rocky and a bit steep towards the end but not too challenging. It's worth doing the longer walk to see where the river joins the falls and to get an overview. You can see how the hydro plant has reduced the falls. The falls themselves are pretty but I found them a little underwhelming. The guide said they're spectacular in August. Dec is the dry season. Nice day out though.

Hi, how are you I didn't use a group or company, but there are local boys who will take you to the site. They all are well aware of the surrounding. For me, I posted the guy who took me for the tour. See his phone on the post I made. Have fun

Sorry, can't help. I was on an organized tour with Intrepid.

Hi, how are you I didn't use a group, but there are local boys who will take you to the site. They all are well aware of the surrounding and also cheap. But, you need a drive from Bahirdar if you are not going to drive by yourself. Some even drive a bike. For me, I drove. I posted the guy who took me for the tour. See his phone on the post I made. Enjoy the trip.

Hi, I've just read your message. The way to the waterfalls didn't seem hard to me, but I'd say I walked more than 2 km (crossing the old stone bridge). It wasn't especially hard, rough or steep, but I'm not disabled. Besides, I had to walk uphill sometimes. In my opinion, if you go there from the campsite nearby, it'll be much easier. You have to cross a modern, suspended bridge (I dont remember having seen it when I first visited the place in August 2003; I must add that the waterfalls were far more spectacular then, as the current dam hadn't been built then). If you can download Google Earth, look for "Blue Nile Waterfalls Ethiopia": I haven't checked it, but very often, one can find a 3D view of many places, which could show you more clearly their difficulty. On the whole, Ethiopia didn't seem a disabled-friendly country to me. For Dallol, the Danakil, Simien, Lalibela... I'd say it's simply hard; for Aksum, on the other hand, it was very easy, but the obelisks are not that beautiful. All in all, I wish you a nice journey and feel free to ask anything you may need to know. Best regards, Treuiller

The journey is about an hour but can vary in time dependant on what vehicle and the road conditions. allow for 1hr 30 worst case scenario. the shared mini bus mentioned by Addis Advisor is an exclusive rate for Blue Nile Camping customers. The price is normally approx. 500 birr depending on the provider/broker.

Based on you choice and the situations on the ground it may take from 30 minutes to more than an hour. It depends on the transport option you prefer. Are you going to walk part of the distance, use a boat, or would you like to take a ride all the way? I wish you an enjoyable and safe trip!