Explore Ethiopia’s nature and culture on this guided excursion. After an airport pickup, visit one of the country’s oldest monasteries, Debre Libanos, and see its tombs, museum, and the nearby cave where its founding saint prayed. Head to the Blue Nile Gorge and admire amazing views while watching for Ethiopia’s endemic Gelada monkey. Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony and a delicious dinner to finish your day of exploring.

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Duration: 8-9 hours
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Stop At: Debre Libanos Monastery, North West of Addis Ababa Seimien Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, Debre Libanos 1000 Ethiopia

It’s one of the ancient and historical monasteries in Ethiopia, Which is lying northwest of Addis Ababa. The monastery was founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, according to tradition; he meditated in a cave for 29 years. The monastery’s chief abbot, called the Ichege, was the second most powerful official in the Ethiopian Church after the Abuna.

The monastery complex sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries of the Abbay River. None of the original buildings of Debre Libanos survive, although David Buxton suspected “there are interesting things still to be found among the neighboring cliffs.” Current buildings include the church over Tekle Haymanot’s tomb, which Emperor Haile Selassie ordered constructed in 1961; a slightly older Church of the Cross, where Buxton was told a fragment of the True Cross is preserved; and five religious schools. The cave where the saint lived is in the nearby cliffs, which one travel guide describes as a five-minute walk away. This cave contains a spring, whose water is considered holy and is the object of pilgrimages.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Portuguese Bridge, Near the Blue Nile Water Fall, Debre Libanos Ethiopia

Portuguese bridge near Debre Libanos was erected by the Portuguese in the 16th century; it was actually built at the turn of the 19th century by Ethiopians, albeit in the old Portuguese style. The narrow span makes a pretty picture and the gushing (in the rainy season) cascade just below it is even more impressive

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Portuguese Bridge, Near the Blue Nile Water Fall, Debre Libanos Ethiopia

Jemma River into a large gorge beside Debre Libanos and Fiche. The Jemma joins the Wenchit before reaching the Abbay (Blue Nile) River. Jemma Valley and the surrounding area are well known for the bird watching tours. The main target for bird watchers is the endemic and range-restricted Harwood’s Francolin and other possible to spot are; the Banded Barbet, the Black-headed Forest Oriole, the White-billed Starling, the Red-billed Starling, the White-winged Cliff Chat, the White-backed Black Tit, the White-cheeked Turaco and Hemprich’s Hornbill. You will also see one of Ethiopia’s endemic mammals, the Gelada or bleeding heart baboon. (In the gorge we will see a variety of vultures – Lamergeyer’s, Ruppell’s and Lappet faced vultures.)

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Entoto is the highest peak on the Entoto Mountains, which overlooks the city of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. It reaches 3,200 meters above sea level

The mountain is densely covered by eucalyptus trees that were imported from Australia during the reign of Menelik II, and mostly planted during Emperor Haile Selassie’s reign. Thus, it is sometimes referred to as the “lung of Addis Ababa”. The forest on the mountain is an important source of firewood for the city. It was also a source of building material in earlier times.

Duration: 30 minutes

Please contact us directly by What’s App or E-Mail to discuss details before booking this tour! When you book with us you will see more than you expected. We can show you the depth of our country’s beauty! Breath-taking landscapes, spectacular natural wonders, diverse flora, and fauna, with, of course, unique cultural heritage sites and authentic everyday life situations.

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Duration: 6 days
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Day 1: Arrival & Addis Ababa City Tour
You’ll start at
Felege Hiwot Road
Or, you can also get picked up
Addis Ababa
Stop: 2 hours
Addis Ababa Museum
Stop: 60 minutes – Admission included
Addis Mercato
Stop: 2 hours
St. George’s Cathedral
Stop: 60 minutes – Admission included
Meals included:
Lunch: One meal per day is provided. Your choice of lunch or dinner.
Accommodation included:
3-Star Hotel

Day 2: Lake Tana & Blue Nile Falls
Lake Tana
Stop: 4 hours – Admission included
Blue Nile Falls
Stop: 3 hours – Admission excluded
Bahir Dar
Stop: 60 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
3-Star Hotel

Day 3: Awra Amba and Gondar
Awra Amba
Stop: 2 hours
Fasil Ghebbi
Stop: 4 hours – Admission included
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included:
3-star Hotel

Day 4: Woleka & Simien Mountains
Gonder
Stop: 2 hours
Simien Mountains National Park
Stop: 5 hours – Admission included
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight at Sankaber Camp Site

Day 5: Simien Mountains – Sankaber to Chenek
Sankaber Simien Mountains National Park
Stop: 5 hours – Admission included
Debark
After breakfast head down to Jinbar Falls, for a magnificent viewing, before driving to Aynameda, to begin the Mount Inatye hike that leads to Chenek, where we will camp overnight at a location with a spectacular view of the park and the Walia Ibex.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight at Chenek Camp Site (heart of the park)

Day 6: Climb to Mount Buhait (4430. absl)
Simien Mountains National Park
Stop: 6 hours – Admission included
Climb to Mt. Buhait, the 2nd highest peak in the park, where you will see the local endemic goat and Walia Ibex. Then you will hike back down to the car pickup location where you will be transported back to Gondar.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
No accommodation is included on this day.

Between chaotic traffic and a sprawling layout, navigating Addis Ababa can be intimidating, but exploring with a personal driver and guide takes the stress out of experiencing Ethiopia’s must-see capital. From a scenic viewpoint atop Mount Entoto to a Second World War site, the Addis Ababa Museum, and the vast Merkato, this full-day private tour is a curated introduction to a fascinating city.

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• Duration: 7-8 hours
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Stop At: Addis Ababa Museum, Meskel Square, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The National Museum of Ethiopia (NME), also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is a national museum in Ethiopia. It is located in the capital, Addis Ababa,

The museum houses Ethiopia’s artistic treasures. It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is “Lucy,” the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. Recently added to the basement gallery is a display on Selam, found between 2000 and 2004. This archaic fossil is estimated to date from 3.3 million years ago.

The NME at present has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. This area shows the previously mentioned hominids. The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor shows artwork in chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Afewerk Tekle’s massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces. Another painting depicts the meeting of Solomon and Sheba.[1] The second floor contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewelry, utensils, clothing, and musical instruments.[1] Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Aratkilo area Addis, Addis Ababa 123 Ethiopia

Holy Trinity was built during WWII. known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest-ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia’s liberation from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia,

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Mount Entoto is the best spot to enjoy the great scenery of Addis Ababa.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Addis Mercato, Kenya St, Addis Ababa null Ethiopia

Mercato is the largest open-air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The Yekatit 12 is a monument in Addis Ababa commemorating victims of Italian reprisals following an attempt to kill Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, marchese di Neghelli, Viceroy of Italian East Africa, on 19 February 1937, or Yekatit 12 in the Ethiopian calendar

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tiglachin Memorial, Churchill Avenue, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The Tiglachin monument is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built under Mengistu Haile Mariam on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Menelik II Square, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Menelik II Square is located in the heart of Addis Ababa, the area locally known as Arada. At the center of the square stands a magnificent equestrian statue of the Emperor. The monument was erected by Emperor Haile Selassie I, in 1930, just before his coronation.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Meskel Square, 05/03 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa 0505 Ethiopia

The Meskel Festival has been celebrated for over 1,600 years.[1] The word “Meskel” means “cross” and the festival commemorates the moment when the crucifix was revealed to Empress Helena of Constantinople, mother of Constantine the Great

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Shiro Meda Market, Entoto St, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Shiro Meda is one of the most outstanding places to buy Ethiopian local-made cotton clothes both for women and men.in addition to different clothes you will get also gifts like neckless and jewelry