Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery: Unique Tour with Nature, Wildlife, and Hiking
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Addis Ababa
Our tour Package is distinct as it offers participants an opportunity to explore a mix of spiritual sites, natural landscapes, and wildlife encounters, complemented by a mild hiking journey that culminates in a stunning vista from a canyon bridge.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Debre Libanos - Drive 110 kms north from Addis over the Entoto Mountains passing through the Sululta Plains to the Monastery of Debre Libanos founded in the 13th century by Abune Tekle Haymanot. Then, continue to Debre Libanos monastery; Tour the historic churches and visit the attached museum, the Monastery owns ecclesiastical, cultural and historical relics, and boasts a rare grove of trees that have disappeared from elsewhere in the region.
- Portuguese Bridge - After visiting Debre Libanos monastery and the museum drive to Ras Darge’s Bridge, Lunch at Ethio-Germany Lodge also known as the Portuguese Bridgeâa historical bridge popular for its views of the surrounding valley. Overlooking Jema River Gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile. Here you may see gelada monkeysâa unique grass eating primate found only in Ethiopia. In the late afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
Location
Friendship Hypermarket
at the parking lot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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460hyk
Oct 11, 2020
Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese bridge - We took a tour to Debre Libanos and the Portuguese bridge. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking!!! The tour was very well organized, the staff extremely professional and friendly. Our car was new and comfortable and the driver extremely careful, nice, and knowledgeable! I highly recommend! Many thanks to Tesfaye and team. A really great way to discover this amazing country
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