Private Day Trip to Debre Libanos Portuguese Bridge Galada Baboon
The drive to Debre Libanos will give a glimpse of the Ethiopian Countryside, The Life in The Monastery, Ethiopian orthodox church, cave church, 16th Century Portuguese Bridge, Waterfall during rainy season, Endemic Birds, Endemic Mamals, and the stunning view of the Jema river gorge one of the tribute of the Blue Nile.
On our way back to Addis We will try the Best Ethiopian honey wine.
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Wild Life, Landscape, Culture
Duration: 10 hours
Air Conditioned Van
Pickup included
What's included in Private Day Trip to Debre Libanos Portuguese Bridge Galada Baboon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Debre Libanos Orthodox Church
Drive to Debre Libanos en-route visiting The Rural Part of Ethiopia. Debre Libanos is an important monastic center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The monastery was founded by the renowned 13th century mystic, St Teklehaimanot.
Drive to the nearest hotel where we will have a quick lunch. while having a lunch see the Jemma River, which is one of the tributaries of the Nile, and there is a drop of nearly 1000 metres to the valley below.
Portuguese Bridge
after lunch walk about 300m and see the famous 16th century the bridge is known by the tourists as Portuguese bridge, the narrow span makes it to look like the Portuguese style but it was actually built by the Ethiopians. the gushing (in the rainy season) cascade just below it is even more impressive. We 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.)
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Guide at the sites
- All Entrance Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver Allowance
- All not Mentioned on The Inclusion
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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