Explore Debre Libanos Monastery, witness Jemma Gorge’s stunning views, and spot rare birds. Discover the mystic history and natural beauty of Ethiopia.
Explore Debre Libanos Monastery, witness Jemma Gorge’s stunning views, and spot rare birds. Discover the mystic history and natural beauty of Ethiopia.
- Debre Libanos - Debre Libanos serves as a significant monastic hub for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The monastery was established by the esteemed 13th-century mystic, Saint Teclehaimanot. Nearby, a small cave adjacent to the recently constructed church is believed to be where he stood on one leg for seven years, leading to the atrophy and loss…
- Debre Libanos - Debre Libanos serves as a significant monastic hub for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The monastery was established by the esteemed 13th-century mystic, Saint Teclehaimanot. Nearby, a small cave adjacent to the recently constructed church is believed to be where he stood on one leg for seven years, leading to the atrophy and loss of the other leg.
This tour offers a blend of history, culture, and excellent bird watching opportunities. As visitors traverse the Sululta Plain, they can explore the Oromo people’s roundhouse to gain insight into local life. Bird enthusiasts will delight in spotting species such as black-winged plovers, wattled ibis, blue-winged geese, common cranes, and wheatears.
- Portuguese Bridge - The Jemma River, a tributary of the Nile, flows through a valley with an impressive drop of nearly 1000 meters. In this gorge and the surrounding forest near the church, visitors can expect to see the Banded Barbet, Black-headed Forest Oriole, White-billed Starling, Red-billed Starling, White-winged Cliff Chat, White-backed Black Tit, White-cheeked Turaco, and Hemprich’s Hornbill. Additionally, one of Ethiopia’s endemic mammals, the Gelada or bleeding heart baboon, can be observed. The gorge is also home to various vultures, including Lamergeyer’s, Ruppell’s, and Lappet-faced vultures.
- Private transportation
- Water
- Pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- All fees and taxes
- Service of local guide
- Private transportation
- Water
- Pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- All fees and taxes
- Service of local guide
The renowned mystic Saint Teclehaimanot founded the monastery at Debre Libanos, a significant center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. There’s a small cave near the recently constructed church where he is said to have stood for seven years on one leg until the other wasted away and fell off.
Upon reaching Debre Libanos, our first destination will be…
The renowned mystic Saint Teclehaimanot founded the monastery at Debre Libanos, a significant center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. There’s a small cave near the recently constructed church where he is said to have stood for seven years on one leg until the other wasted away and fell off.
Upon reaching Debre Libanos, our first destination will be the Jemma Gorge. One of the Nile’s tributaries, the Jemma River descends to a valley that is almost a thousand meters below the surface. We may anticipate to observe the Black-headed woodland Oriole, the Red-billed Starling, the White-billed Starling, and the Banded Barbet here in the gorge as well as in the surrounding woodland.
- The destination is 100 km from the capital and there will be 3 hours round trip
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
