Ethiopia · Village Tours

1-Day Lake Tana Boat and Trek Tour with Zegie Community Camping

1 Day Round trip from Lake Tana Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lake Tana and its picturesque surroundings by boat
02 Trek around Zegie Peninsula, experiencing the local culture and lifestyle
03 Visit monasteries such as Ura Kidanemihret, Azwa Maryam, and Betre Maryam
04 Overnight camping at the Zegie community house for an immersive experience

Embark on a one-day trip to Lake Tana with a scenic boat ride across its tranquil waters to the Zegie Peninsula. There, enjoy a captivating trek through the peninsula while experiencing the authentic culture and lifestyle of the local community, including their traditional farming practices and culinary traditions. Learn about the importance of coffee plantation and harvesting in local livelihoods, and visit monasteries such as Ura Kidanemihret, Azwa Maryam, and Betre Maryam. The experience concludes with an overnight camping stay at the Zegie community house.

The experience concludes with an overnight camping stay at the Zegie community house.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Bahir Dar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Tana Boat Trip, Zegie Trek and Monastery Visit

Arrive at Bahir Dar airport, meet your guide and driver, and transfer to the hotel.
After checking in to the reserved hotel and having breakfast, start the boat trip to Lake Tana. Upon reaching the Zegie Peninsula, begin a 4-hour trek around Zegie.
During your visit, experience the authentic culture and lifestyle of the community on the Zegie Peninsula as they farm and cook traditional foods.
Besides tourism, the community's primary income comes from coffee plantation and harvesting. Approximately 10,000 people live permanently on the peninsula. Later, to complete the trekking tour, visit the monasteries on the peninsula, such as Ura Kidanemihret, Azwa Maryam, and Betre Maryam. Overnight camping at the Zegie community house.