Debre Libanos Day Tour: Gelada Baboons & Portuguese bridge

Start with an early breakfast and drive to Debrelibanos Monastery, enjoying the countryside and traditional villages along the way. The trip takes about 8–9 hours including the round trip. After visiting the Monastery and spending time in the church, continue to the Ethio-German Park for lunch. From there, take a 40–60 minute walk to the waterfall and the Portuguese Bridge, where you can spot the endemic Gelada Baboon. This escape from the city includes exploring the cave where Saint Tekle Haymanot prayed, a small waterfall flowing into the Jemma River Gorge—one of the Blue Nile’s tributaries—and stunning views of Gelada Monkeys on the cliffs. The waterfalls are fullest from June to October during the rainy season..