Private Day Trip to Debre Libanos: Exploring Portuguese Bridge & Galada Baboon
4.9
9 Ratings
Debre Libanos

Embark on a private day trip to Debre Libanos and discover the hidden gems of the Ethiopian countryside. Explore the Portuguese Bridge, encounter Galada Baboons, witness stunning waterfalls, and indulge in the best Ethiopian honey wine.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Debre Libanos - Drive to Debre Libanos en-route visiting The Rural Part of Ethiopia. Debre Libanos is an important monastic center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The monastery was founded by the renowned 13th century mystic, St Teklehaimanot.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Guided tours at all sites
  • All entrance fees covered
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
  • No fuel surcharges
  • Driver’s allowance included
What's Not Included
  • All not Mentioned on The Inclusion
Additional Information

The journey to Debre Libanos offers a peek into the rural landscapes of Ethiopia, the lifestyle in The Monastery, the Ethiopian orthodox church, the cave church, the 16th Century Portuguese Bridge, and waterfall during the wet season. The unique species of birds and mammals found only in Ethiopia, and the breathtaking scenery of the Jema river gorge, a…

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Location
Debre Libanos
Ethiopia German lodge , Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Febgodoy
Aug 26, 2024
Great 1 day trip with Luel! - We left in the morning with Luel for an incredible day of sightseeing around Addis Ababa. It was possible to see the workers in the fields and the small villages on the side of the road. After 2 hours of travel, we arrived at the Debre Libanos Monastery. The place and its history are fascinating, especially the monk who guided us through the museum and the Church. We love it! The second part of the tour was to visit the Jemma river valley, with the Portuguese bridge and the bleeding heart baboons. The landscape is absolutely beautiful! The monkeys don't get very close (thankfully) but we were able to see the red color of their chest and several of their babies. Furthermore, lunch was delicious and we even stopped on the way to try the "Ethiopian tequila", approved by those who like alcoholic drinks. Anyway, Luel provided us with a very pleasant day, with lots of information about Ethiopia and its culture. We hope to return to do more tours with Luel :)
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Antjeb878
Oct 27, 2023
Wonderful Ethopia experience! - Great tour! We first planned just a quick stop-over in Addis Ababa, but then decided to stay two days to see more than the city. Having a glimpse on life in rural Ethopia was worth the decision, even though this meant a two hour drive out of town over sometimes bumpy roads one shares with cows and donkeys. Thanks to our driver Hop it felt comfortable and safe at all times. Luel did a great job explaining sights and people and answered our many questions patiently and friendly. A monk gave us an authentic view on Coptic religion and a tour through the church and museum of Debrelibanos. And then there was nature! The scenic views on the Blue Nile, waterfall and canyon were breathtaking beautiful! Even though the Portuguese Bridge could be a major touristic spot, we were the only tourists there. It was just peace and nature. As it was only us on the tour, we could adjust the schedule to our needs and Luel was very flexible with that. In sum this trip is highly recommendable!
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Heejin
Aug 18, 2023
A Relaxing Getaway After Our Business Trip - After our business trip, my colleagues and I took a day off and ventured outside the city to immerse ourselves in the local surroundings. Guided by Luel, we had a wonderfully comfortable and enjoyable experience. The team's professionalism and friendliness made communication a breeze. We absolutely relished the scenic journey to each destination and wholeheartedly recommend not letting this trip pass you by.
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I4345azmahaa
Apr 3, 2023
Great daytrip - Really enjoyed the trip with our guide, Luel. He is very knowledgeable and passionate. He is also punctual, accommodating and easy to speak with. Our group certainly enjoyed the day trip to Debre Libanos and the Portuguese bridge. Appreciate and highly recommend this!
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935daveo
Mar 4, 2020
Great day out with some beautify views - I did this tour on my third day in Addis. Was collected in the morning at my AirBnB which was great. There's a bit of a long drive to the monastery and bridge but it's really worth it. My guide was very knowledgable and was open to talking about any topics, though his English wasn't the best, was more than passable. The monastery was beautiful and really inspiring. There was a museum tour too which gave the history of the area and Christianity in Ethiopia which was really nice. The bridge is pretty cool. I went before the rainy season so the water level was really low (March), apparently, October is when the river/waterfall is higher. Still really worth it. It's a bit of a rocky walk from the parking lot to the bridge, so perhaps wear trainers rather than the slops/sandals that I did. All in all, was worth the day, despite the long drive. Highly recommend
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Grateful596079
Feb 24, 2020
Awesome experience - This is my 2nd review for Addis Ethiopia Tours and for Samuel. Each part of the trip provided great memories! Samuel was able to answer questions and provide insight about each location. I'm appreciative of the professionalism that displayed. Samuel went above and beyond to help me get specific souvenirs. Again, I would recommend this company and Samuel as a guide. Thank you for making my time in Addis enjoyable.
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