Category Debre Libanos & the Portuguese Bridge

Ethiopia · DEBRE LIBANOS & THE PORTUGUESE BRIDGE

Top 14 Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge Day Trips

14 reviewed

Two hours north of Addis Ababa the plateau breaks into the Jemma gorge, with a monastery on the cliff, a stone bridge over a waterfall and gelada troops along the rim. These are the best day trips out to it: what each one stops for, whether lunch and the gorge viewpoint are included, and how early the driver collects you.

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds - Portuguese Bridge and the Gorge Falls: Narrow Span, Big Water

1.Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $90Our pick

Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, Blue Nile Gorge for geladas, birds, coffee, and dinner.

“This is a must do! They are very honest and will ensure you are safe and will see the very best of the real Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Don’t trust Hustlers, book through tour agency to ensure you maximise your time and see all the sights Ethiopia has to offer! This trip really made my holiday 🦊👍”

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Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour

Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour - Entoto Hill at 3,300 meters, plus the St. Maryam and St. Raguel stops

2.Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, Entoto Hill views, gelada baboons, cave church.

“A great day trip north of Addis Ababa with stunning views and cultural highlights. Allen, our guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging — he had so much to share, which I truly enjoyed. Unfortunately, we couldn’t enter the Debre Libanos monastery due to a service taking place when we arrived. The Blue Nile Gorge and cave visit were both scenic and peaceful. However, pick-up was delayed due to a fuel issue, which affected our schedule and made the tour feel rushed. With better coordination and planning, especially for timing and logistics, this could have been a perfect experience.”

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Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge

Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge - Morning pickup from Addis Ababa, and what the schedule feels like

Day trip Debre Libanos, Bule nile George &Portugal Bridge

Day trip Debre Libanos, Bule nile George &Portugal Bridge - Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos: the Entoto Mountains drive that sets the mood

Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge – Day Tour from Addis Ababa

Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa - Debre Libanos Orthodox Church: A Big 13th-Century Pilgrimage Site

5.Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge – Day Tour from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $272

Private day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge, with Oromo coffee, Gelada baboons, and gorge views.

“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”

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Escape From Addis – Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge

Escape From Addis - Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge - Entering Debre Libanos church and museum without feeling rushed

DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife

DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife - Getting There: The Entoto Mountain Drive and Road Reality

8.DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $275

A private day trip to Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese Bridge from Addis Ababa, with lunch and a traditional coffee ceremony.

“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”

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1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds,

1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds, - Entering Debre Libanos: Tekle Haymanot’s monastery above the Abbay tributaries

9.1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $148

Debre Libanos monastery and the Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis Ababa, with waterfalls, bird watching, coffee, and scenic drives.

“I had a two-day stop over in Addis and contacted Yonas to set up some tours. On Sunday, he arranged for a trip to the Blue Nile Gorge, a couple of hours outside Addis. My driver/guide, Adisu, expertly navigated the Addis traffic and in no timRead more”

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Private Day Trip to Debre Libanos Portuguese Bridge Galada Baboon

Private Day Trip to Debre Libanos Portuguese Bridge Galada Baboon - Jemma River gorge lunch stop near Ethio-German Park Hotel

10.Private Day Trip to Debre Libanos Portuguese Bridge Galada Baboon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $199

Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos and the Portuguese Bridge, see Gelada baboons, sip tej honey wine, and enjoy Mount Entoto views.

“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”

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Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge

Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge - Starting in Addis Ababa: Pickup, Timing, and Group Size

Debre Libanos and Portuguese bridge

Debre Libanos and Portuguese bridge - Jemma gorge: where the birds and the Gelada baboons fit the scenery

12.Debre Libanos and Portuguese bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $130

Experience Debre Libanos monastery and the Jemma gorge from Addis Ababa, with gelada baboons and birds, plus a Portuguese bridge stop.

“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!”

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Day Trip Debre Libanos Bule Nile George and Portugal Bridge

Day Trip Debre Libanos Bule Nile George and Portugal Bridge - Debre Libanos Orthodox Church: a terrace church with views that change your mood

13.Day Trip Debre Libanos Bule Nile George and Portugal Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $110

Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis with Blue Nile Gorge views, possible Chelada baboons, guide, admissions, coffee, and water.

“Great Day out to escape the bussle of Addis following some meetings there. The team from Manos Going including guide Mig and driver Neba were great, very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Saw some great sites and landscapes, toured the market and ate some great Ethiopian cuisine. Highly recommend.”

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Perfect Escape from Busy Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge excursions

Perfect Escape from Busy Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge excursions - Hotel pickup, small group size, and how the day stays comfortable

14.Perfect Escape from Busy Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $145

Escape Addis on a morning trip to Debre Libanos monastery and Portuguese Bridge, with gelada baboons, views, and light hiking.

“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”

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