Where to Stay · Ethiopia
Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana
A lakeside resort in Bahir Dar, convenient for the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana's monasteries.
Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana is a upper mid-range stay near Blue Nile Falls. Stone-built rooms in gardens on Lake Tana, with a spa and boat trips to the monasteries departing nearby. The Blue Nile Falls are an hour's drive.
Who it suits
- Comfort
- Lake Tana
- Couples
Location
On the shore of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar. Read our Blue Nile Falls guide for the best time to visit and how to get there. See our Ethiopia guide for parks, seasons and getting there.
Getting there
The nearest town is Bahir Dar, on Lake Tana. Fly into Bahir Dar Airport (BJR), 1 hour by road. Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana works well combined with 7 Days Ethiopia: Blue Nile Falls & Simien Mountains.
Things to do from Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana
Boat trips to the island monasteries of Lake Tana, with their painted churches, leave from Bahir Dar. The Blue Nile Falls at Tis Abay are about an hour away by road. Bahir Dar airport, with flights to Addis Ababa and Gondar, is about 15 to 20 minutes away.
How long to stay
Two nights gives you a day for the monasteries and a day for the Blue Nile Falls. Blue Nile Falls: August–November, after the main rains.
Rates vary by season and room type; ask for current rates and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana?
On the shore of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, in Ethiopia.
What kind of stay is Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana?
Upper mid-range. It suits comfort, lake tana, couples.
Which waterfall is closest to Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana?
Blue Nile Falls. August–November, after the main rains.
How many nights should I stay at Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana?
Two nights gives you a day for the monasteries and a day for the Blue Nile Falls.
Which safaris include Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana?
At a glance
Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana
- Style
- Upper mid-range
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Setting
- On the shore of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar
- Nearest falls
- Blue Nile Falls
Tailor-made
Stay at Kuriftu Resort, Lake Tana
Every journey is built around your dates, budget and the water levels at the falls. Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with ideas and a quote.
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