Debre Libanos Monastery (Day Trip)

ITINERARY

Located 101km far from Addis Ababa, the monastery is founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, and is today famous for its miraculous spring. Although the original church was destroyed by Mussolini’s forces, it is still an important pilgrimage site for the Orthodox Church. On the way, endemic Ethiopian mammals such as Gelada Baboon, as well as endemic birds can be seen. - Pick up at your Hotel or Airport - Drive outside of Addis Ababa to the site of a 13 th century monastery, packs of the endemic Gelada Baboon are often seen nearby. - Enjoy a picnic lunch while enjoying the sights and songs of many of the native birds. - 16th century Portuguese bridge and the truly magnificent Blue Nile Gorge after town of Goha Zion. - Return to Addis through one of the Famous teff growing regions of Ethiopia (Teff is the grain from which the stable of Ethiopia Cuisine is made).