Lalibela

Lalibela town

Ethiopia

your next destination

Welcome to Lalibela town

እንኳን ወደ ላሊበላ ከተማ በደህና መጡ

African Petra The New Jerusalem The eigth wonder of the world

Amazing and Unique works. All Churches carved just from one stone.

The town from single rock Churches. For more information, info@lalibelatown.com

Promoting tourism activities for local communities in Ethiopia. Sponser: Sefiw Misganaw

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CNN

Bill Clinton (former US President)

at Lalibela Airport to visit the

Churches

Mule ride to Lalibela mountains

Mount Abune Yosef

Trekking to Lasta mountains

Abune Yosef

Asheten Mariam

Mule ride to Asheten Mariam

Memhir Qetsela- Profound

former Language teacher in

Lalibela School

Safety and Security

Statement

Lalibela town is the safest

tourist destination in Africa.

We will not compromise with

our tourist safety. As our

Guest, your safety is ours

business. Not only the police

but the Local Community

look after you.

Tourist Information

While visiting Lalibela town

you can get information

from the town tourist advice

office, your hotel, tourist

guides, and the town Priest

Association.

Lalibela Churches and environs

Lalibela town is the ancient Capital of Ethiopia. It is well known for its unique rock hawn monolithic, semi-monolithic and cave Churches carved from single stone. Lalibela environs are unique for cultural tour and trekking.

When smile comes from the top of Lalibela mount

Transportation

Lalibela town has an airport that making the town accessible to global tourists. Any one who wants to visit Lalibela town also has the option to use land transport systems. You can reach Lalibela either from Addis Ababa, Bahirdar, Gondar, Mekele or Aksum by Bus or Land Cruiser or other car.

By plan and Bus to Lalibela

   There is a direct daily bus from Addis-Ababa some times with an overnight stop at Dessie. The bus passes through Woldia mid-morning and will pick up passengers from the bus station if it has room. Another bus runs daily from Woldia, leaving at dawn. Both the Woldia and Addis-Ababa buses depart Lalibela early morning.
   It is usually possible to get to/from Bahir Bar by bus in by changing buses at the village of Gashena, approximately 2 hours from Lalibela.
   If you come from Mekele you need to change bus from Woldeya to Lalibela via Gashena. You can also hire mini bus or van from Gashena to reach Lalibela.

For bus service ask for advise the bus station administration.

Christian pligrim

Lalibela town is well known as the home of Christian pligrims. Thousands of pligrims arive every year to celebrate Christmas, Epiphany and Easter from every corner of Ethiopia and across the world.

Trekking and adventure tour

Lalibela town environs are great places for trekking. Walking around to the north east of Lalibela town takes you to explore the Afro-alpine mountain Abune Yosef (for more click here) which is the 3^nd highest mountain in Ethiopia. Here you can enjoy the landscape and explore iconic Ethiopian Wolf and other wildlife. An ambling walk through the landscape of Western Meket or a more rugged trek between Eastern Meket and Lasta (Lalibela’s district) and Gidan brought you a rewarding and unforgettable memory. Exploring Lalibela town Churches and trekking around its environs is a fantastic way to remind you that how this is a beautiful world we live in.

Trekking camps around Abune Yosef

Yemrehane Kristos

One of a very remarcable attraction to explore in Lalibela environs is Yemrehanna Kristos Church. This church is located to north east of Lalibela town. It was built by King Yemrehane Kristos. According to legend this cave church is a built up in Axumite wood and stones construction, and has become famous for its interior the decorations.

Lalibela town

Lalibela town is in the middle of all North and Central Ethiopia tourist attractions such as, Bahirdar and Gonder, Aksum, Mekelie and Addis Ababa.

Lalibela situated to the North 642 kms from Addis Ababa, to the East 529 kms from Bahr Dar, to the south 529 kms from Aksum, to Northwest 283 kms from Dessie and 120 kms from Woldiya.

Exploring Lalibela Environs

Lalibela town is surrounded by mountains which have a beautiful attractions for visitors. Mount Asheten and its monastry St. Marry, Abune Yoseph and its surrounding mounts, Mekina Medihanialem and its mountains, and Yimrehane Kirstos Church and surrounding landscapes and Genet Mariam monolithic Church are a wonderfull places to please visitors. Nakutoleab Cave Church and its surrounding mounts are also amazing place.

Mule ride to mount Asheten Marian. Trip including an ambling walk

Tourist Guide (Recomended)

It is advisable to hire a tourist guide while visiting Lalibela town. You can get usefull information and save your time. Price wise it is too cheap compare to other guide service providers in the world. Guaranteed.

Food and Drink

Lalibela town and its surrounding environ have been known for honey product. Here in Lalibela you will test the true honey wine, locally called Teji. The Ethiopian traditional dish is also delicious. Go for it. We are sure you will enjoy both the tradional dish and drink.

Here in Lalibela town you can find a places to entertain your self with Ethiopian Cultural music including YeSora Iskista (the well known traditional shoulder dance).

How you plan your tour to Lalinela and environs?

Once you decide to visit Lalibela town and its environs, it is advisable to plan the following area of explorations:

1. Lalibela 11 Churches (up to 2 days)

2. Lalibela environ Culture tour such as:

a. Yemirehane Kristos Cave Church and

Bilbala Giorgis (1 day)

b. Nakutoleab cave church and Genete

Marian Monolothic rock Church (1 day)

3. Asheten Mariam monastry and Abune

Yosef mount trekking (2 days)

4. East Meket trekking (2 days)

Beautiful landscape around Lalibela