Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: Experience Wildlife & Ancient Cave Church in Ethiopia

Embark on a captivating road trip through Ethiopia’s countryside to explore the ancient Debre Libanos Monastery, the Portuguese Bridge, and the stunning Nile Gorge. Encounter wildlife, including gelada baboons, and enjoy breathtaking views of Addis Ababa.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Debre Libanos - Founded by Ethiopian Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot, within a steep riverine canyon in 1284, Debre Libanos later became the political centre of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and is where Emperor Lebna Dengal received the first Portuguese mission to Ethiopia in 1520. The Italian army destroyed the original church in a 1937 massacre…
What's Included
  • Local guides
  • Ground transportation including a car, fuel and a driver
  • Pickup and dropoff at any location in Addis Ababa (either Hotel or Airport)
  • Lunch, including a bottle of water and hot drinks
  • Museum and Church Entrance Fees
  • Accompanying English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

As part of this admired roadway journey, you will traverse through stunning pastoral landscapes and observe the authentic Ethiopian lifestyle - agriculturists, rural districts, isolated towns. The trip includes a stopover at the historic Debre Libanos Monastery (including its cave church), the renowned ‘Portuguese Bridge’ constructed in the 1890s, the…

Location
Edna Mall
Cameroon Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Richardph9968zl
Sep 26, 2024
A great day out - Great day out to see Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge and the Portuguese bridge. Enjoyed seeing the baboons. Desale is a great guide and very helpful, and Mussie kept us safe on the roads. Recommended!
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Samuel
Sep 20, 2024
Unforgettable visit - Fantastic experience, bringing together religion, history, animal life and beautiful landscapes. Each visit was worth it. The Guide Eyob made the trip even more special with his knowledge and willingness to help.
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Rosslyn_f
Sep 5, 2024
Lovely day - Amazing day! Teka was a brilliant guide.. fluent in English.. patient and understanding.. I wanted to feed some stray dogs and he was so kind And understanding.. Countryside was breathtaking and totally stunning.. What a stunning landscape outside the city.. Driver Musse was a brilliant driver.. Excellent trip and wonderful memories of Ethiopia..
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R6663rabenr
Aug 9, 2024
Greet tour - This tour was amazing. Teka, the guide, was very knowledgeable, and nice didn't envy the driver safely navigating the Ethiopian roads! It is a great tour to see historic sites lime the monastery and Portuguese bridge, along with the baboons and stunning views of the Ethiopian countryside.
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Ogaway2024
Aug 9, 2024
It was the best view and Guide. - The road along the way was rough, but it was rich in nature and had a wonderful view. The Guide Teka and the driver Musse were very friendly and fun. I would love to visit again.
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Ben_r
Aug 5, 2024
Great tour - This is a great tour. The guide, teka, is very friendly and knowledgeable. The driver, musse, was also very good. It is a great tour to see historic sites like the monastery and Portuguese bridge, along with the baboons and stunning views of the Ethiopian countryside.
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Christopher_c
Jul 25, 2024
Great trip to see Ethiopia outside Addis Ababa - This was my first trip to Ethiopia and I wanted to see some sights outside of the city. Teka my tourguide and Musse our driver arrived at my hotel promptly at the time mentioned and we stopped at some gorgeous vantage points to see the scenery on the way to the church. The views outside of the city were quite gorgeous in July and I really liked how all of the stops we made were not swamped with other tourists. We also stopped for some authentic Ethiopian food on the drive back.
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Thea_h
Jul 11, 2024
Unforgettable trip to beautiful monastery - I had a beautiful and enriching day with my guide Teka and the driver Musse. As a deeply spiritual person, it was a very special experience to visit Debre Libanos, and get a personal guided tour there by a long-time munk living there. I also enjoyed seing the beautiful landscapes, animals and visiting a local marked - as well as talking to Teka about life in Ethiopia in general. He was able to answer all my questions and to tailor the experience to my specific interests. The guide and the driver were very kind and helpful and this trip was a highlight on my visit to Ethiopia. Highly recommended!
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Pedro_s
Oct 2, 2024
Good experience but note that it's an uncomfortable drive. - Great experience, however, please note, the road is very bumpy and riddled with holes. Not a comfortable drive. Also, make sure you wear walking shoes to climb up and down the Portuguese bridge to the waterfall. Recommend the tour if you are prepared to take a beating on the road.
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Philip_b
Aug 3, 2024
Four stars - Great day out. Highlights were the baboons, the bridge and the company. Oh and the driving which is not for the faint hearted.
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