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Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge Day Trip
Tour Overview
Journey 110km north of Addis Ababa: visit the historic 13th-century monastery of Debre Libanos, walk the 16th-century Portuguese Bridge, and view Gelada baboons above the 1,000m-deep Blue Nile Gorge.
Tour Highlights
Debre Libanos Monastery: 13th-century spiritual center founded by Saint Tekle Haymanot
Portuguese Bridge: 16th-century stone arch crossing a dramatic cascading river canyon
Observe wild troops of endemic Gelada baboons grazing along the canyon cliffs
Blue Nile Gorge Overlook: Spectacular 1,000m-deep geological canyon panorama
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive 110km north of Addis Ababa across the Entoto pass. Visit Debre Libanos Monastery and its museum. Walk across the 16th-century Portuguese Bridge to observe wild Gelada baboon troops on the canyon cliffs. Continue to the rim of the 1,000m-deep Blue Nile Gorge for lunch before returning to Addis.
Drive to Debre LibanosMonastery museum tourPortuguese Bridge walkGelada baboon sightingsBlue Nile Gorge viewpoint
Stay: Hotel drop-off in Addis AbabaMeals: Lunch with Gorge View
Tour Photo Gallery
Captured moments & landscape highlights from this expedition (6 photos)
What's Included
Included
- Private transport from/to Addis Ababa, professional guide, monastery and bridge entry fees, lunch
Not Included
- Personal items
- Tips
Starting from
$145
per person based on 2 travelers
Duration1 Day (9 Hours)
Group Size1–10 travelers people
DifficultyEasy
RegionCentral Ethiopia
🔒 No booking fees · Free consultation · 24-hour response
Operated by Find Ethiopia Tours
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