Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge & Gelada Baboons Day Tour

Name: Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge & Gelada Baboons Day Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (17 reviews)

5.0(17)8 hoursEnglishAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$150

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Experience the perfect combination of Ethiopia’s spiritual heritage, dramatic landscapes, and unique wildlife in one unforgettable day. This tour takes you beyond Addis Ababa to the historic Debre Libanos Monastery, the scenic Portuguese Bridge, and the breathtaking Jemma River Gorge, with the chance to see endemic Gelada baboons in their natural habitat. It offers a rare opportunity to connect with Ethiopia’s history, culture, and natural beauty in a single experience

Included

Entry/admission -debre Libanos
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinking bottled water+ WiFi on board
All attraction fees included with Local guide
Non Vegan and vegetarian lunch
Entry/admission- Portuguese Bridge
Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony

Not included

Tips for your driver and for local guide
Alcohol beverages

What you'll do

Drive approximately 110 km north of Addis Ababa through the scenic Ethiopian Hig
hlands, passing Mount Entoto and beautiful mountain landscapes, to discover the historic Debre Libanos Monastery. Founded in the 13th century by Saint Abuna Tekle Haimanot, Debre Libanos is one of Ethiopia’s most important religious and cultural sites. Explore the monastery complex, visit the church built above the saint’s tomb, and learn about Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian heritage. Walk to the nearby sacred cave where Saint Tekle Haimanot is believed to have spent many years in prayer, and see the natural spring considered holy by pilgrims. Enjoy breathtaking views over the Jemma River Gorge and surrounding highlands, with opportunities for photography and experiencing Ethiopia’s spiritual traditions.

Meeting and pickup

49 locations

Pickup details

Pickup is available from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, hotels, guesthouses, private residences, and other locations within Addis Ababa. Please provide your pickup details when booking so we can arrange a convenient meeting time. Our driver and guide will meet you at the agreed location and ensure a smooth start to your tour.

Meeting points49

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Shalla Guest House
Cameroon Street Bole, The Way From Edna Mall to Atlas Near Tomoca Coffee, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Best Western Premier Dynasty
Ethio China St., Wollo Sefer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addissinia Hotel
House #172, Djibouti Street, Near Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Friendship International Hotel
Africa Avenue, Opposite to Alem Bldg, About 200m Inside, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Harmony Hotel
Cameroon Street, Near Edna Mall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Finfine Restaurant And Hotel
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Magnolia Hotel
Cape Verde Avenue, Atlas Road, Opposite to EU Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
Meskel Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Sunview Hotel
Yaliteseyeme Menigedi, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Yellow Apple Hotel
Kaliti, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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SunSpot Hotel
Bole Medhanialem, Behind Gibson School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addissina Hotel
Bole Area, ., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Mesay Hotel
Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Monarch Park View Hotel
Colson Street, Near Medhanealem Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Southern Addis Hotel
Bole Sub city behind Atlas Hotel, beside Shalla Park, Bole Sub city beside Shalla 17/17 park,A.A, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hotel Lobelia
Bole Sub-City, Kebele 03/05, Bldg No. 2241, Cameroon St., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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DoubleTree By Hilton Addis Ababa Airport
Wereda 3 Cameroon Street, Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Churchill Hotel
Churchill Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Dreamliner Hotel
Gabon Street, Meskel Flower Area, Meskel Flower Area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Daamat Hotel
Namibia Street, Before Edna Mall Roundabout, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Liya Guest House
2221 Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ramada by Wyndham Addis Ababa
Block #14, Africa Avenue, Bole Sub City Woreda 3, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Zemilo Hotel Apartment
Millennium Apartment Hotel Road, Opposite to Bole Millennium Hall | Gate 4, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Adore Addis
Bole Atlas, Next To The Desalegne Hotel, Across The Street From The European Union Offices, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Presidential Hotel
Bole Road and Cape Verde Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ras Hotel
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Row Residential Hotel
Africa Avenue 9, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Bentark Hotel
Cameroon Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Kenenisa Plus International Hotel
Cameron Street 7, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hagere Apartment Hotel
Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Southern Addis Hotel
Namibia Street, Beside Shalla Park, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Mosaic Hotel
Bole Road, Near Medhanealem Church and Edna Mall, Behind the Abyssinia Bank Next to Dashen Bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchise
Tito Street, Cazanchise, Kirkos, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Nest Hotel
Djibuti Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Haile Grand - Addis Ababa
Asmara Road, Lamberet Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Kena Hotel
Bole Road, Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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BOYUE Hotel
Bole Road, Cameroon St, next to the Bole Yogo Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Daisy Hotel
Djibouti street, Bole Medhanialem, Infront of Bole High School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abat Coffee And Guest House
2221 Cameroon Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Golden Tulip Addis Ababa Hotel
Cameroon Street, Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Aya Addis Hotel
Namibia Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Melat Guest House
Haile Gebre Selasse St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hayes Hotel Addis Ababa
Mickey Leland Street, On The Road To Signal, 400 Meters From Lex Plaza, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ag Grace business Center
Djibuti St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Hotel
National Theatre, Kirkos, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Best Western Plus Addis Ababa
Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Sapphire Addis Hotel
Nambia Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Shitaye Suite Hotel
Ethio China Street, Kirkos, 03, 158/1, In Front Of Gorgorios Adebabay, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Kaleb Hotel
Bole Medhanialem, Behind Edna Mall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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