Embark on a day trip to Debrelibanos Monastery in Ethiopia and immerse yourself in the country’s spiritual heritage and breathtaking natural beauty. Explore the monastery, visit the Portuguese Bridge, and witness the stunning Jemma River Gorge. Don’t miss the chance to spot Gelada Monkeys and enjoy the awe-inspiring views. Book your escape now!
Embark on a day trip to Debrelibanos Monastery in Ethiopia and immerse yourself in the country’s spiritual heritage and breathtaking natural beauty. Explore the monastery, visit the Portuguese Bridge, and witness the stunning Jemma River Gorge. Don’t miss the chance to spot Gelada Monkeys and enjoy the awe-inspiring views. Book your escape now!
- Debre Libanos Monastery Museum - The Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese Bridge are significant historical sites in Ethiopia. The bridge is one of the country’s earliest, and the monastery, established in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, is among the oldest. The church, constructed over Tekle Haymanot’s tomb by order of the last…
- Debre Libanos Monastery Museum - The Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese Bridge are significant historical sites in Ethiopia. The bridge is one of the country’s earliest, and the monastery, established in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, is among the oldest. The church, constructed over Tekle Haymanot’s tomb by order of the last Ethiopian King, Haile Selassie I, in 1961, is adorned with mosaics and stained glass. Escape into Ethiopia tours guide visitors through the church and to the nearby cliffs where the saint’s prayer cave, containing holy water, is located. Visitors can also enjoy a walk to a small waterfall that leads to the Jemma River Gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile River. The cliffs offer stunning views and the chance to see Gelada Monkeys near the bridge. Debre Libanos is just a two-hour drive from the capital, Addis Ababa.

- Professional Tour Guide
- Good conditioned car
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Fresh fruit/ Banana or orange
- Bottle of water
- Professional Tour Guide
- Good conditioned car
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Fresh fruit/ Banana or orange
- Bottle of water
Adefa Tours offers an opportunity to discover Debrelibanos Monastery, the Portuguese Bridge, and the cave where Saint Tekle Haymanot prayed. In Debrelibanos, visitors can see a charming waterfall, concluding the journey at the Jemma River Gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile River. Across the cliffs, Gelada Monkeys can be observed near the bridge, providing stunning views.
Adefa Tours offers an opportunity to discover Debrelibanos Monastery, the Portuguese Bridge, and the cave where Saint Tekle Haymanot prayed. In Debrelibanos, visitors can see a charming waterfall, concluding the journey at the Jemma River Gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile River. Across the cliffs, Gelada Monkeys can be observed near the bridge, providing stunning views.
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.