8-Hour Debre Libanos Monastery Tour from Addis Ababa with Oromo Villages

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Debre Libanos Monastery, Ethiopia's biggest monastery
• 02 Admire the 16th-century Portuguese Bridge
• 03 Take in breathtaking scenery over the Jemma River Gorge
• 04 Meet Oromo villagers and learn how Enjera is made
• 05 Attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony
• 06 Look out for Gelada Baboons, one of Ethiopia's endemic mammals

Take a day tour from Addis Ababa to visit the famous Debre Libanos Monastery, the Portuguese Bridge, and the Jemma River Gorge. Meet local Oromo people in their villages and see how Enjera, the national bread of Ethiopia, is made. The experience also includes an Ethiopian coffee ceremony and the chance to see Gelada Baboons, one of Ethiopia's endemic mammals.

Learn the art of making Enjera, the national bread of Ethiopia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Debre Libanos Monastery, Oromo Villages and Jemma River Gorge

• Start from Addis Ababa and drive northwest to the region of Debre Libanos.

• Visit Debre Libanos Monastery, Ethiopia's biggest monastery, built during the 13th century.

• Admire the Portuguese Bridge, which was built in the 16th century by Portuguese settlers.

• Stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Jemma River Gorge.

• Attend an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

• See one of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia - the Gelada Baboon.

• Visit villages of the Oromo people.

• Learn the art of making Enjera, the national bread of Ethiopia.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Comfortable private minivan of 2015 model equipped with air conditioning and seat belts

• Fuel (gasoline) and driver's allowance

• Professional, experienced English-speaking tour guide services

• Family visits and coffee ceremony

• Bottled water and local snacks in the car

• Any related government taxes

What's Not Included

• Entrance (admission) fees

• Meals

Know before you go

• The tour is customizable as per your travel needs.

• Please note that June, July, and August are months of rainfall in Ethiopia, so Gelada Baboon sightings may be fewer.

• Women are advised to cover their heads when visiting the monastery.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour start

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.