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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A scenic drive to visit the Debre Libanos monastery, founded in the thirteenth century. Take a tour of the Debre Libanos church and take a short hike to the cave where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. See the amazing view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge, see the rushing waterfalls, visit the Portuguese Bridge and see the Gelada baboons.
- You will drive about 110 km to Debre Libanos.
- You will start a tour of the church and the museum.
- You will then take a short hike up to the cave church where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years.
- Then you will drive to a location where you will have an impressive view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge and take a short hike down to the Portuguese Bridge, the waterfall, and the home of the Gelada baboons.
-There is a restaurant near the bridge where you can have lunch . You will return to Addis in the late afternoon.
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DAY TRIP TO DEBRE LIBANOS AND THE PORTUGUESE BRIDGE,Blue Nile Gorge, waterfalls,Gelada baboons.
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick up from hotels or the airport
Traveler pickup
Bole Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
ivanj413
24 Jan 2024
Beki - very engaged and responsible guide. The car was clean , driving safe. Friendly atmosphere in Debre Libanos. Recommend to everyone!
kerstinkT1096UP
16 Oct 2023
This was a great experiance!
I enjoyed it very much. Alex (guide) is great. He knows all about the history, the animals and plants of Ethiopia. He shows his books when he explains (for me it was easier to undestand).
Nebyou (driver) is a great photographer. I gave him my phone during the tour. He made the best pictures I ever had.
A very good team, I will miss them. ????
I will book more tours with them and this company.
Nagykanizsa
04 Oct 2023
We had an exceptional day organized by Beki. This was our second tour with him and just with the first one, he went above and beyond to make our day another cultural experience. However, he was not able to guide the tour, Beki arranged one of his friends to chaperone us.
The landscape we drive through, the hospitality of the monk at the monastery , his knowledge and willingness to share it with us, the history of the bridge, the stunning waterfall, the great lunch in the nature- left us saying-IT WAS A GREAT DAY with a lot of new impression, learning and experience. If a13 y.o. says- we saw beautiful things today -, you know you made the right decision to go with Beki !
This tour in
Addis Ababa
is organized by
East Africa Tour Operator
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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