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Day trip to debrelibanos monastery
Addis Ababa
9 hours 40 min
A visit to Debre Libanos and Ras Darge's bridge is a popular day trip out of Addis. Debrelibanos is 105km away from Addis Ababa. The monastery is founded in the 12th century by an Ethiopian saint named abune teklehaymanot. On this day trip possible to visit one of the oldest bridges in the country named the Portuguese bridge.
FROM$220/ per person
Mehammed Y.
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Debre Libanos Monastery
Addis Ababa
11 hours
Drive north from Addis Ababa (about 100km) to the Debre Libanos Monastery. This monastery was founded in the 13th century by St. Tekle Haimanot, who, according to legend, prayed for 7 years straight standing on one leg until the other leg fell off. Nearby the monastery is the Portuguese Bridge, which was the first bridge in Ethiopia. Around this area, you will hopefully see some endemic gelada baboons. Short hikes are available in the area, with stunning views of the Jemma Valley.
FROM$92/ per group
Demeke G.
A day trip to Lake Wenchi
Addis Ababa
12 hours
Early morning departure west from Addis Ababa to Lake Wenchi, a crater lake in a stunning location There are many options for activities in the area, including hiking, horseback riding, or a boat trip to the island monastery of Kirkos and the hot spring valley. After the visit, return to Addis Ababa.
FROM$95/ per person
Demeke G.
A day Trip to Menagesha National Forest
Addis Ababa
11 hours 30 min
Departing west from Addis Ababa, drive to the Menagesha National Forest for some hiking. Here you will enjoy the wildlife, such as the colobus monkeys and endemic Menelik’s bushbuck, as well as birds, including the endemic Ethiopian oriole and Abyssinian woodpecker. You can also stop at the Gefersa Reservoir, which supplies water to Addis Ababa, and is a nice birdwatching and wildlife spot. Return to Addis Ababa in the afternoon.
FROM$76/ per person
Demeke G.
Day trip to Adadimariam church and Tiya cemetery field
Addis Ababa
8 hours 30 min
This is a day trip to the rock hewn church of Adadimariam and Tiya cemetery field located about 66ks and 90ks respectively from Addis Ababa. On this tour, tourists can have an experience about Ethiopian rock hewn churches, especially those people who have no a chance to see Lalibela rock hewn churches. At the the same time you will have the opportunity to feel ancient burial places marked by rock pillars.
FROM$245/ per person
Beyene A.
Excursion to Debrelibanos monastry
Addis Ababa
9 hours 30 min
This is a day trip to Debre Libanos monastery founded in the 14th C by a holy man named St. Tekle Hayimanot. The monastery is belongs to Ethiopian Orthodox church and is the main pilgrimage site in the country. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jema river gorge, the endemic Gelada baboons and the 16th c Portuguese bridge built on a small river to connect Addisb Ababa with the other side of the nearby regions.
FROM$250/ per person
Beyene A.