Excursion to Debrelibanos monastery and the Jemma valley

Founded by Ethiopian Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot, within a steep riverine canyon in 1284, Debre Libanos later became the political center of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and is where Emperor Lebna Dengal received the first Portuguese mission to Ethiopia in 1520. The Italian army destroyed the original church in a 1937 massacre that claimed the lives of 800 monks, deacons, and lay worshippers. The modern church, its domed roof decorated with stained-glass windows, remains an important pilgrimage site still these days.

Highlights of the tour

After pickup from your hotel, we will start our drive to Debre Libanos for about two and a half hours through the Entoto Hills, which provides a stunning viewpoint of Addis Ababa. We enjoy the view, beautiful landscape and socialize with locals and continue our journey over the Sululta plains.

The beautiful mountain scenery, the Jemma valley with its abundant endemic birdlife and Chelada baboon, and much more.

Start our visit which includes the Monastery and the recently opened Museum.

We will have lunch at a restaurant with breathtaking views over the Jemma Valley and afterward, we take a short walk to Ras Darge’s bridge (“Portuguese Bridge”) before driving back to Addis.

One PAX=$ 208

Two PAX =$ 128

Three PAX=$ 94

Four PAX= $ 77

Five plus Pax =$ 66