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Day Trip from Addis Ababa: Historical Monasteries & Scenic Nature
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$125
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Overview
The Day Trip from Addis Ababa offers a unique blend of Ethiopia’s rich culture and breathtaking nature. This guided excursion takes you to historical sites and scenic views, ensuring a memorable experience.
- 🏞️ Visit Debre Libanos, one of Ethiopia's oldest monasteries founded in the 13th century, where you can explore its tombs, museum, and the cave where Saint Tekle Haymanot meditated for 29 years.
- 🌉 Admire the Portuguese Bridge, built in the 16th century, showcasing beautiful architecture and stunning views of the cascading river below, especially impressive during the rainy season.
- 🌍 Enjoy panoramic views at the Blue Nile Gorge, a perfect spot for observing Ethiopia’s endemic Gelada monkeys, known for their unique appearance and social behavior.
- 🐦 Experience exceptional bird watching opportunities in Jemma Valley, home to the endemic Harwood’s Francolin and other species like the Banded Barbet and White-cheeked Turaco.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a cultural highlight that showcases the country's rich coffee heritage.
- 🍴 Relish a delicious dinner to conclude your day of exploration, featuring local flavors and culinary delights.
- 🚍 Transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus, ensuring a pleasant journey throughout the day.
- 💧 Bottled water is included, keeping you refreshed as you discover the beauty of Ethiopia.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking guide will accompany you, sharing insights and stories about the sites you visit.
- 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 9 hours, giving you ample time to soak in the sights and sounds of this remarkable region.
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Day Trip from Addis Ababa: Historical Monasteries & Scenic Nature
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Minibus
- Entrance fee
- Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Bottled water
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Debre LibanosIts one of the ancient and historical monastery in Ethiopia, Which is lying on northwest of Addis Ababa. The monastery was founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, according to tradition; he meditated in a cave for 29 years. The monastery complex sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries of the Abbay River. None of the original buildings of Debre Libanos survive, although David Buxton suspected "there are interesting things still to be found among the neighbouring cliffs." Current buildings include the church over Tekle Haymanot's tomb, which Emperor Haile Selassie ordered constructed in 1961; a slightly older Church of the Cross, where Buxton was told a fragment of the True Cross is preserved; and five religious schools
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Portuguese BridgePortuguese bridge near Debre Libanos was erected by the Portuguese in the 16th century; it was actually built at the turn of the 19th century by Ethiopians, albeit in the old Portuguese style. The narrow span makes a pretty picture and the gushing (in the rainy season) cascade just below it is even more impressive
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Portuguese BridgeJemma River into a large gorge beside Debre Libanos and Fiche. The Jemma joins the Wenchit before reaching the Abbay (Blue Nile) River. Jemma Valley and the surrounding area are well known for the bird watching tours. The main target for bird watcher is the endemic and range restricted Harwood’s Francolin and other possible to spot are; Banded Barbet, the Black-headed Forest Oriole, the White-billed Starling, the Red-billed Starling, the White-winged Cliff Chat, the White-backed Black Tit, the White-cheeked Turaco and Hemprich’s Hornbill. You will also see one of Ethiopia’s endemic mammals, the Gelada or bleeding heart baboon. (In the gorge we will see a variety of vultures - Lamergeyer’s, Ruppell’s and Lappet faced vultures.
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Day Trip from Addis Ababa: Historical Monasteries & Scenic Nature
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$125
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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