Transportation

Minibus
Departure from

Addis Ababa
Meals

Options for various diet types
Language

English
Fitness level

Easy to Moderate
Minimum Age

7
Maximum Age

65

Overview

Experience breathtaking mountain landscape and the Ethiopian rural way of life on a tour from Addis Ababa. Discover the Portuguese Bridge, endemic baboons at the Nile Gorge, and a cave monastery.

Highlights

Marvel at breathtaking mountain landscapes and endemic wildlife, like bleeding-heart gelada baboons
Enjoy viewpoint of Addis Ababa from Entoto Mountain
Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery and its Museum
Experience the breathtaking views of the Blue Nile Gorge, often compared with Arizona’s Grand Canyon
Admire the Portuguese Bridge, built by Ras Darge in the 1890s in a classic Portuguese style.
Interact with the Oromo people, and trek to the Saint Teklehaimanot Cave Church

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7:30 - 8:30 AM - Pickups

Pickups from any hotel, apartment or airport in Addis Ababa

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Drive to Debre Libanos

Drive 100 kilometers (68 miles) to the north and pass over undulating mountain ranges that shelter the famous bleeding-heart baboons, as well as various endemic birds

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Debre Libanos Monastery & Museum

Arrive at the Debre Libanos monastery, complex founded by Ethiopian Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot in 1284 that sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries to the Blue Nile River (Jamma River). You will also visit its recently opened Museum

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Endemic Wildlife & Birdlife

Enjoy endemic birdlife and wildlife, such as the bleeding-heart gelada baboons.

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Lunch

Late lunch, with a diverse menu including for vegans, is served at a restaurant with breathtaking views of the Jemma River Gorge

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Blue Nile Feeder Gorge

Experience the breathtaking views of gorge of one of the tributaries to the Blue Nile River (Jamma River), often compared with Arizona’s Grand Canyon

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The 'Portuguese Bridge'

Admire the ‘Portuguese Bridge’, built by Ras Darge in the 1890s in a classic Portuguese style