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Two and a half kilometres south of the memorial is Bezawit Hill. Its summit hosts a
former palace of Haile Selassie, which isn't open to visitors and can't be photographed.
Viewpoints both in front and behind offer panoramic views over the lake, river and town.
They're great at sunset. No public transport comes near here.
Tours
The following are noted for arranging boat trips onto Lake Tana.
BOAT TOURS
Ghion Hotel
(
0582-200111)
Best for budget travellers looking to share costs.
BOAT TOURS
Zelalem Memory
(
0913-122671; zelalemtadele@gmail.com;
8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat)
With notice,
this operator can arrange island camping.
Sleeping
HOTEL
Dib Anbessa Hotel $
( 0582-201436; d/tw incl breakfast Birr300/400; )
An older hotel with lots of
carved wood giving it character. This doesn't extend into the rooms, but overlook the
frayed carpets and you'll find that with their soft beds, satellite TV and balconies they of-
fer fair value.
Menen Hotel $
( 0582-263900; d Birr180-250, tw Birr300-400; )
A newish place very near the bus
station that offers clean rooms, fair value and good service. The lowest priced rooms lack
TVs and hot water. Rooms in front can be a bit noisy.
HOTEL
HOTEL
Ghion Hotel $
