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FKEE 106 DEBRE-LIBANOS AND THE BLUE NILE GORGE FULL DAY |
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The Blue Nile Gorge found at 210 kms North of Addis Ababa, is one of the most spectacular gorges in the world; bigger, wider and dipper than the Grand Canyon of US America. A right turn after 100 kms drive will take us to the 13th Century Monastery of Debre-Libanos. One of the endemic mammals of our country, The Gelada Baboon is also found hear in the cliff. A few Kilometers from the monastery is the 16th century Portuguese Bridge also worth a visit. Continue to drive through the Selale or Shewan plain and farm lands till you reach the Gorge. It will take about 45 min to reach the river bed(Blue Nile River). Picnic lunch on either side of the river. Early afternoon, drive back to Addis Ababa.
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