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• Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia.

  noriam2026,Mar 4, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I thank guide Thomas Matebie for the boat trip on Lake Tana, Ethiopia s largest lake. We then visited 3 monasteries located on the islands of the lake, tasted grilled fish, saw hippos, a wide variety of birds (pelicans, fishing eagles, black cormorants, silver herons....) A great half day. Thomas was very clear in the explanations, and a great knowledge of the local fauna. I recommend it. Its such: 0969884717 Mail: [email protected]

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Excellent and Experienced Tour Guide

  nadiaolson,Jan 26, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Mass was an excellent tour guide. He is a very responsive, caring and experienced tour guide we had in Ethiopia. He made sure we saw everything in Bahar Dar. He wanted to do more but we had very limited time. He made sure our driver took us to our next destination with no problems. I highly recommend Mass to be your Tour guide

  

  

  

  

  

• Tana Lake, Blue Nile Waterfall, Bahir Dar

  brunabJ8246KP,Jun 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We've had an amazing time in Bahir Dar! Rightly recommend the tour! Mass was really nice to us, we could see hippos, pelicans and enjoy our time!

  

  

  

  

• Mysterious Ethiopia

  cnoseda,May 25, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The sites we visited are just marvelous. The ancient churches on lake Tana are awe inspiring, with their bright color frescoes. The nature near the Blue Nile falls is so peaceful. We had the chance to see all this with Mass and Grum. They are a funny bunch, yet so knowledgeable and kind. Thanks so much!

• Great Experiance in Bahir Dar

  Matthias M,Feb 17, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I visited with Mass the monasteries on lake tana and the blue nile falls. It was a great experiance. He is a very nice guy and tour guide by heart. He has a great general knowledge especially about history and wildlife like birds. I highly recommend to book with him.

• Mass fantastic, a fantastic introduction to Ethiopia

  Y Y,Oct 18, 2022

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Mass, the guide, now friend is one of a kind. The places are mesmerising, got lucky to see a huge snake and birds blooming in color, geese with chicks, some traditional stuff I chose, (my request, nothing is forced upon you), met great people - yet it is Mastewel Zeleke makes it an unforgettable experience, he can listen, talk, teach about nature, history, humanity, religion, warm, patient, kind open - one of tje hearts of Ethiopia, Amhara and "the mayor" in Bahar Dar. A man of his word too.

• Beautiful Bahirdar

  FoziaEndrias,Apr 11, 2021

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It was a great boat trip to the monasteries and walking through the beautiful streets of Bahirdar with enough explanations of places including historical ones. The sunset spots were super!

• beautiful tour with great tour guide

  KSweets89,Mar 6, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had booked a Northern Ethiopia tour with a German travel agency and the Bahir Da part with the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana was then looked after by Mass. It was a fantastic experience and with Mass we had a great tour guide who totally adjusts to his customers. If I manage to come to Ethiopia again, I would definitely plan the tour with him. There were several options to visit the Nile Falls, we took the one with the longer hike, which was absolutely worth it. Is also highly recommended and manageable for unsportsmen (like me). Mass' assessment was absolutely correct.

• A day with Mas

  Connie C,Jan 27, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The day started with my arrival at Bahir Dar airport and then off to Tississat to have a walk and see the waterfalls of the Blue Nile. After about 5 km on pavement, the road became just gravel. So, about 30 km to enjoy an "African Massage". The 30 minute walk to the falls was great - lots of local people using the path we took. What was interesting was that we crossed the first stone bridge constructed in Ethiopia in 1626. The scenery was stunning! When I visited, I thought the falls were underwhelming as much of the water had been diverted to a hydro electric station and it was the dry season. In the afternoon a visit to Lake Tana and 1-hour boat ride to Zege Peninsula. The objective was to see Ura Kidane-Mihret monastery which involved a short walk along a shaded trail lined with tourist knick-knacks stalls. The monastery was beautiful and the interior frescoes were stunning. Mas provided an explanation about the shape of the monastery and pointed out many of the biblical stories being told through the frescoes. The return boat journey culminated in a sighting of Hippos enjoying the cool water. My travel companion arrived in the afternoon on a later flight. After some confusion on the part of the airline about whether the flight was cancelled, Mas was able to confirm that it was just a delay. Mas was able to take me back to the airport to meet my friend. Mas provided a very enjoyable day and I would recommend his service for this trip.

• Do it with Mas!

  frehiwotf2020,Jan 19, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Mastewal (Mas for short) is knowledgeable, friendly, resourceful, organised, fun and practical. He and his team went beyond the call of duty to be of great help during our visit in Bahir Dar. Mas picked us from the airport and expertly guided us to enjoy the Blue Nile waterfalls, the boat trip on Lake Tana and the visit to monasteries. He ensured we are well taken care of to our trip to Gondar next day. No request was beyond Mas. He will deliver it with passion, big smile and Ethiopian hospitality. If you are visiting Bahir Dar, lake Tana, Tis Abay and surrounding areas, do not waste your time searching for a better tour organiser. Just call Mas!

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