Ethiopia · DEBRE LIBANOS AND THE PORTUGUESE BRIDGE
A hundred kilometres north of Addis: a thirteenth-century monastery on the gorge rim, a stone bridge over the Jemma, gelada troops on the grass and vultures below the cliff. These 15 are full days on the road for a few hours on the ground, and they are priced accordingly.
Review of the Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with gelada baboons, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, caves, and practical tips.
“I really enjoyed this trip! Abiy was fantastic and very knowledgeable… I definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Ethiopia! Thank you Abiy Dalia”
Escape Addis for Debre Libanos, geladas, birdlife, a gorge, and the Portuguese Bridge on this useful private day trip.
“Some of the best views I’ve ever seen, guide and driver were very experienced and they know the place well. The church gave me a very different feeling when comparing to other churches I’ve been to and it was eye opening. The mountains… stunning. We also enjoyed a great lunch with a movie-like view, would absolutely recommend everyone to join this tour.”
Review of the Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery history, geladas, Blue Nile views, and practical tips.
“Great day tour to take. I will be honest the travel time is long. 2 1/2 hours there and 2 1/2 hours back. It is also a bumpy road. However - it is all worth it! The scenery along the way is incredible. Beautiful scenic backdrops, endless green trees and valleys etc. You will leave the growing Addis Ababa and see how true Ethiopians live outside of the city. The less fortunate, donkeys, cows and more along the way. This is all part of the beauty of this tour. Vacations shouldn’t just always be about a beach, bustling city etc. Immerse yourself in the culture, history, food and struggles of…”
Review the Debre Libanos and Jemma Gorge day tour from Addis Ababa, with monastery history, Gelada baboons, Oromo culture, lunch, and coffee.
“Excellent tour to Debre Libros Monastery and the Jemma River Gorge. Also included a stop at a farm. My guides were Abem and Biruk. They were very professional and knowledgeable about the culture and history of Ethiopia. I was picked uRead more”
Review of the Debre Libanos day trip from Addis, with monastery history, Blue Nile Gorge views, Portuguese Bridge, waterfalls, lunch, and Geladas.
“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 arrangeRead more”
Review of a private Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery, Portuguese Bridge, baboons, lunch, coffee, and mountain views.
“I highly recommend this tour! A complete 10/10. My tour guide Melaku was professional and knowledgeable and as a plus he speaks perfect English, which was helpful as I am a U.S. traveler. Additionally, I am a solo female traveler and I felt 100Read more”
Review of a small-group day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, Gelada baboons, Tej tasting, and Mount Entoto.
“After our business trip, my colleagues and I took a day off and ventured outside the city to immerse ourselves in the local surroundings. Guided by Luel, we had a wonderfully comfortable and enjoyable experience. The team's professionalism aRead more”
Review of a Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery visits, wildlife, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“The driver was wonderful-even bought me dinner and refused to accept my share. The sights were great too.”
Review of the 9-hour Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery history, baboons, views, transport, and value.
“From start to finish this tour was pretty amazing ! We were greeted by our guide Tamrat and his driver . Both were super nice . After we were picked up we went through the city and many villages until we reached the monastery . Tamrat talkeRead more”
Visit Debre Libanos, the Jemma Gorge, and Portugal’s Bridge from Addis Ababa, with wildlife, monastery history, and a small group.
“Very reliable agency. Other travelers cancelled and they made a private tour for me. Excellent communication. Great professional guide. Trip was amazing. Loved it! Recommended!”
Escape Addis Ababa for Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, holy water, Gelada baboons, and wide gorge views on a flexible day trip.
“We were picked up at our hotel at 7 AM by our courteous and knowledgeable guide, Alex. The drive to the sites took about 2 hours from Addis Ababa through the countryside of Ethiopia where we stopped for photos of the magnificent vieRead more”
Review of the Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis Ababa, with gorge views, monastery history, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Joe was a wonderful guide. He maneuvered through the traffic very well and kept us informed about where we were and what we were seeing. I would recommend this trip. It is a long drive but very interesting scenery along the way. The monastery has some beautiful stained glass windows. The canyon with the falls and the Portuguese bridge were absolutely beautiful. Joseph served us a lovely lunch overlooking the canyon.”
Review of the Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery visits, Jemma Gorge views, Gelada baboons, lunch, and coffee.
“It was a wonderful trip through which I experienced natural and local life outside the city. The drive takes about two and a half hours. The areas are beautiful — you’ll see nature and culture. It was just the driver, the guide, and me. They were helpful, kind, always smiling, and ready to assist with anything you need, so don’t worry! My tips are: 1. Wear light clothing — the weather will be warm to mild. 2. For me, the journey, the natural scenery, and the local life were more important than the specific sites. 3. I suggested to the guide that he change the car if possible, as it’s…”
Explore Debre Libanos, the Blue Nile Gorge, caves, waterfall, and Portuguese Bridge on a private day trip from Addis Ababa.
“Danakil depression tour is excellent tour operator in addis ababa ,i booked two day tours both debre libanos and debre zeit was an amazing experience. All crew are supper organized.”
Review of Debre Libanos Monastery, Tekla Haimanot’s cave, Portuguese Bridge, gelada baboons, lunch, and Addis Ababa pickup.
“If you have an extra day in Addis and would like to get out of town, this is a great day trip to visit a historic monastery and take a short hike to visit the picturesque Portuguese Bridge. Ethio Top Land Tours did an excellent job – the guide LamesRead more”
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