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Sometimes referred to as the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a buzzing hub of economic, social and political activity and home to such notable offices as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The diversity of its people is reflected in the many churches, mosques and museums, including the Ethiopian National Museum which houses the fossilized skeleton of Dinkinesh, or Lucy, the Australopithecine discovered in the area in the 1970s.
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1. Debre Libanos monastery, Portuguese Bridge & Blue Nile gorge
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Drive through a spectacular mountain scenery and visit the beautiful medieval monastery founded in the 13th Century by Abuna Tekle Haimanot who reputedly stood 7 years on one leg praying; trek by the Portuguese bridge which was built of limestone and ostrich egg in the 19th century for sightseeing, and back to Addis.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Tips
Reviewed By 25elda34na
My husband and I recently visited Addis on a long layover. We had a day tour with Tour guide Yonas. he was very kind and knowledgeable, he answered all our questions and took us to all the main attractions. Everything was walking distance. Lunch was excellent too. Over all we had a great day. Would highly recommend this tour
2. Escape From Addis - Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A scenic drive to visit the Debre Libanos monastery, founded in the thirteenth century. Take a tour of the Debre Libanos church and take a short hike to the cave where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. See the amazing view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge, see the rushing waterfalls, visit the Portuguese Bridge and see the Gelada baboons. - You will drive about 110 km to Debre Libanos. - You will start a tour of the church and the museum. - You will then take a short hike up to the cave church where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. - Then you will drive to a location where you will have an impressive view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge and take a short hike down to the Portuguese Bridge, the waterfall, and the home of the Gelada baboons. -There is a restaurant near the bridge where you can have lunch . You will return to Addis in the late afternoon.
Inclusions: DAY TRIP TO DEBRE LIBANOS AND THE PORTUGUESE BRIDGE,Blue Nile Gorge, waterfalls,Gelada baboons.
Exclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Reviewed By Ilse123456
I live in Addis Ababa myself. When my parents came to visit me, I had to work. So I called Beki to guide them through the city and he made my parents so happy! They saw all the highlights of Addis, they were friendly, in time and explained a lot about the city and its history. I really recommend Beki as your guide in Addis!
3. DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
Morning 9:00am pick up from your preferred departure point then drive 110km North of Addis Abeba Over The Entoto Mountains passing through the sululta plains to the Monasteries of Debre Libanos monastery founded in the13th Century by Ethiopian saint Abuna Tekle Haynanot over looking to Jemma River one of the Tribuitary of the Blue Nile .Hiking in the breath taking Jemma Valley and Gur river water fall , spotting endemic Gelada baboons and Bird Life Is spectacular. Then we stop over the 16th century Bridge built by the portugues The Portuguese Bridge.we drive to see the epic scenery view of Jemma River Gorge. At the end of your trip you will have a lunch with a typical Ethiopian traditional coffee Ceremony On the top of the German Lodge with a Beautiful Mountains view. After we Refresh here we drive all the way to addis abeba . on the way back to Addis we have a chance to buy local souvenir / hand crafts .
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Typical Ethiopian coffee Cermony, All Entrance fee , Air Conditioned Vechicle Latest Model Minivan , Local and professional Guide
Exclusions: Personal interest , Alcoholic Drinks
Reviewed By 419hughr
We were lucky in travelling at a time with few tourists but had a fantastic time. The company was well organised and very honest. We had good information on the trip and what was expected. Our driver/guide was the perfect balance between giving us interesting information but at the same time allowing us to explore and ask questiions that interested us. The visits to traditional tribes were senstively done and visits were playful and fun. While we were in Addis the company took good care of us. Gasaw was very professional and attentive to our needs. He took us to a very traditional coffee shop which we woud never have found on our own . The traditional dinner dancing and singing was truely memoral.
4. HALF DAY + DINNER Addis Abeba city tour
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4.8 based on 12 reviews
On this Half Day + Dinner Addis Ababa city tour Travelers will Visit Entoto Hill on top you will see the Breathtaking panoramic view of the City of Addis Ababa “ the NEW FLOWER “ followed by the National Museum that you can see the Famous Human Ancestor Hominid fossil “ LUCY” and shero meda a caltural traditional dress market and Merkato a unique complex and biggest open Air market in Africa. On your way to merkato you also see a the victory monument in Arat kilo and Tiglachen Monument. At the end of the tour you will have a Buffet Dinner at one of the finest traditional cultural restaurants Yodabissinia having a Delicious test of Ethiopian cuisine with a traditional Ethiopian music show performed by many ethnic groups of Ethiopia.
Inclusions: Dinner, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, A Fine Ethiopian Tomocca Coffee Test , Professional Guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic Drinks
Reviewed By 419hughr
We were lucky in travelling at a time with few tourists but had a fantastic time. The company was well organised and very honest. We had good information on the trip and what was expected. Our driver/guide was the perfect balance between giving us interesting information but at the same time allowing us to explore and ask questiions that interested us. The visits to traditional tribes were senstively done and visits were playful and fun. While we were in Addis the company took good care of us. Gasaw was very professional and attentive to our needs. He took us to a very traditional coffee shop which we woud never have found on our own . The traditional dinner dancing and singing was truely memoral.
5. city tour in adiss ababa
we can go to cultural Ethiopian village and we can see day to day life activities around mount entoto
Inclusions: Lunch
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6. Day Trip To Blue Nile Gorge & Jemma Valley
One of Ethiopia’s most dramatic stretches of road begins its serpentine descent to the bottom of the Blue Nile Gorge, 1km below.Blue Nile Gorge, often called Ethiopia’s own Grand Canyon is found 213 K.M north of Addis Ababa. This majestic and enormous gorge is known for its magnificent physical feature and alluring natural beauty. After visiting the gorge, you will drive back to Addis en-route visiting Debre Libanos Monastery. Debre Libanos is an important monastic center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The monastery was founded by the renowned 13th-century mystic, St Teklehaimanot.followed by The Jemma River is one of the tributaries of the Nile, and there is a drop of nearly 1000 metros to the valley below. We will walk downhill to the 17th century Portuguese Bridge, Here we can expect to see plenty of birdlife & Ethiopia's endemic mammals, the Gelada or bleeding heart baboon. Leaving the Gorge we drive back to Addis Ababa to arrive Addis late in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Lunch, Unlimited Bottle of water, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Professional and Local Guide fee
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By 419hughr
We were lucky in travelling at a time with few tourists but had a fantastic time. The company was well organised and very honest. We had good information on the trip and what was expected. Our driver/guide was the perfect balance between giving us interesting information but at the same time allowing us to explore and ask questiions that interested us. The visits to traditional tribes were senstively done and visits were playful and fun. While we were in Addis the company took good care of us. Gasaw was very professional and attentive to our needs. He took us to a very traditional coffee shop which we woud never have found on our own . The traditional dinner dancing and singing was truely memoral.
7. Hiking to Yeka | Stopover Tour: 8687' , semi-monolithic rock-hewn church
Hiking to Yeka mountain It may be an hour hike up hill from Yeka Mikael church in Addis Ababa, but the semi-monolithic Washa Mikael (literally, St. Mikael’s cave) is well worth the efforts. Watching a sunken 1600 year old structure, entirely carved from a single slab of stone within such a short distance from Addis is sure to impress. The path is gentle at the start but gets tougher as you go up and after about fifty minutes you reach the level and it is a gentle stroll past a couple of villages to the church. The conceptof the church is the same as the Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. After visiting the church we will be climbing to Melata Gara or Bold hill at Yeka mountain. An easy and very good short hiking to enjoy sightseeing of Addis Ababa. Give it a try, it is still a lovely place. We have it on good authority the views on the way down from are pretty. 8687 ft max elevation 8202 ft min elevation
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Entrance fee, one liter bottle of water , pick up and drop off transportation at the meeting point
Exclusions: Any other expenses which are not mentioned on what’s included section
Reviewed By buendiajosearcadio
I did a very nice and refreshing tour to Washa Mic kael church while staying in Addis Abeba. The church is precursor and experimental to the Lalibela churches and is interesting to visit if you want to know the amazing ethiopian rock churches better. Being older, the church is not in as good condition like the Lalibela ones but it has much charm. The pleasant and smelly walk among the eucaliptus trees to reach the church adds interest to the visit. The church still gets devotion (I saw burned candles) and there is a painting of the very interesting Saint Teklehaimanot (he was one-legged and the painting is quite surreal as the amputed leg is painted apart of the Saint). I did a nice encounter when visiting the church when meeting an ermite nun living there in a cove. I was really amazed! I did the tour with a really nice guide called MARY (say « Maru ») EMAGNU which I recommend a lot (WhatsApp and phone +251 91 005 9912 @Travelingisnicegood). It is impossible to visit the church without a guide as you have to know the walking way to the church and you could get easily lost if you don’t know the way. You better have a guide who knows the road to this almost forgotten church, off the classical road of the mainstream visits in Addis Abeba.
8. Private Trekking in Simien Mountains
We provide services according the client interest with details of itinerary, We are flexible and guests can transfer money free of charge.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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9. Visit Ethiopia with us!
Our client can pay advance money free of charge, the company owner have been a guide and knows every tourism destinations of Ethiopia, You will learn money things, We are well professional service provider for Culture tours, Historical and Nature tours contact us, for group requests we have special offer possible to meet in Europe.
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10. 3 Days/2 Nights Dallol Depression & Erta'ale Volcano Tour
This tour allows travelers to experience a close-up view of an active volcano lake, the lowest inhabited place on earth and the beautiful picturesque landmarks of the Afar area.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Bottled water, Camping Gear, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks
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