From Ethiopia, Exploring Monastic Marvels of Debre Libanos Monastery
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.00 hours
Difficulty: easy
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Highlights
- Visiting Debre Libanos Monastery offers a unique blend of spiritual depth.
- combines centuries-old religious tradition with stunning views
- You’ll encounter rare wildlife like the Gelada baboon and diverse bird species
- Keep an eye out for wildlife such as monkeys and various bird species
- experience offers authentic insights into Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian history.
About this experience
1 Debre Libanos Monastery
Depart Addis Ababa at 07:30 AM. At slightly over 100 km from Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos is one of the best day trips from the Ethiopian capital. The church is monumental and pretty awful on the outside, but the stained-glass windows are attractive. Debre Libanos has one of the most interesting church museums in Ethiopia. Besides the usual ecclesiastical items, there are Italian guns, giant cooking pots, crowns of past emperors and their wives, musical instruments, and old wooden shackles. Fifteen minutes up the hills from the monastery is the cave of Tekla Haimanot, the monastery founder, where the saint is said to have done all his praying. It is also the source of Debre Libanos' famed holy water.
2 Portuguese Bridge
Finally, we will take you to the Portuguese Bridge located at the Blue Nile Gorge, where you can admire the stunning landscapes and observe the unique Ethiopian endemic baboons known as Chelada Baboons. You'll also have the opportunity to spot various Ethiopian birds.
Depart Addis Ababa at 07:30 AM. At slightly over 100 km from Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos is one of the best day trips from the Ethiopian capital. The church is monumental and pretty awful on the outside, but the stained-glass windows are attractive. Debre Libanos has one of the most interesting church museums in Ethiopia. Besides the usual ecclesiastical items, there are Italian guns, giant cooking pots, crowns of past emperors and their wives, musical instruments, and old wooden shackles. Fifteen minutes up the hills from the monastery is the cave of Tekla Haimanot, the monastery founder, where the saint is said to have done all his praying. It is also the source of Debre Libanos' famed holy water.
2 Portuguese Bridge
Finally, we will take you to the Portuguese Bridge located at the Blue Nile Gorge, where you can admire the stunning landscapes and observe the unique Ethiopian endemic baboons known as Chelada Baboons. You'll also have the opportunity to spot various Ethiopian birds.
What's included
- Airport pick up or hotel pick you and drop off
- Comfortable private transportation
- Ethiopian coffee or tea
- Bottle of water
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
- Government tax
- Lunch (local food)
What's not included
- Tips
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Hat
Camera
Sunscreen
Water
Important information
- Accessibility: yes
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring for this activity? ▾
Comfortable shoes Hat Camera Sunscreen Water
What languages are available for this tour? ▾
English
What is the cancellation policy? ▾
Cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour or failure to arrive for the scheduled tour will be considered a no-show, and the full tour amount will be non-refundable.
Total
Group size: 1–25 participants
Free cancellation
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Activity provider
Ethio Top Land Tours
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Cancellation policy
Cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour or failure to arrive for the scheduled tour will be considered a no-show, and the full tour amount will be non-refundable.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
