The Blue Nile Falls
This is an extension of the famous Great Rift Valley, and is easily the most impressive geological formation. The walls of the valley shoot straight up 4000 meters. The gravel and dirt roads somehow manage to traverse this wild place. In Ethiopia people call these falls “Tisissat”, which means “water that smokes”. The falls drop over a sheer chasm more than 150 feet to the valley below.
The Blue Nile, known as Abay by the Ethiopians, along with the White Nile, feeds the mighty Nile river that flows through Egypt. For the last half of the previous century, the source of the Nile was one of the greatest mysteries European explorers set out to discover. No doubt they came this way.
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Lake Tana
Discover the mystery of the Blue Nile
Majestic and mysterious Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile which floats from there to the Soudan. Just 30 kilometers outside of Bahir Dar are the famous Bleu Nile Falls. On the islands in the lake are 15th century Monasteries. One of them can only be visited by men. The mural paintings in their churches represents beautifull pieces of religious art. The moncks show you their treasures and religious manuscripts, written in Geez on goat and horse skin. Transport is done on small wooden rafts but tourist can make a
Sioma Falls
Sioma Falls, located a six-hour drive and 185 miles (300 km) upstream (northwest) of Victoria Falls, is a magnificent series of six horseshoe-shaped falls stretching across the one-and-one-half-mile-wide Zambezi River. The best time to visit is July-January.
Burundi : Overview
Burundi is a landlocked country located in east-central Africa. It borders with Rwanda to its north, Tanzania to the east and south and to the west by Zaire.
Burundi is a small mountainous country with a long history of tribal wars. The majority of the population are Hutus, while Tutsis, originally from Ethiopia and Uganda, and the original inhabitants Twa Pygmies form minorities. During colonial times the country came under the control of Belgium.
The "Chutes de la Kagera" waterfalls are very spectacular in the wet season. Kibabi Hot Springs are located near Kilemba. Burundi boarders at the famous
Goulimine
Goulimine is situated at the edge of the Sahara. this is where the blue men, the nomads and sedentary populations used to meet. However, you have to watch out for theatrical cons, where the locals bring people out to tents to see the "blue men" in tents outside of town. The landscapes surrounding the area are spectacularly bleak, but you are far from the Saharan dunes. For a better feel of desert life, you could head for Merzouga. However, if you do decide to come, make sure it's on a Saturday, when the people from the region come to the
Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) National Park
Called Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), Victo¬ria Falls should not be missed. Visitors may walk along the Knife Edge Bridge for a good view of the Eastern Cataract and Boiling Pot.
A Sunset Cruise is a very pleasant experience; hippo and crocodiles are often seen. On the Float of Angels guests are taken by raft from the "Boiling Pot" to spend about an hour just below the falls. The hike in and out of the gorge (about a 400 foot/120 meter elevation gain) can be a bit slippery and is not recommended for people in poor condition.
Canoe
