Discover the 4th century AD rock-hewn semi-monolithic church in Addis Ababa. Hike up to Washa Mikael and be amazed by this 1600-year-old structure carved from a single slab of stone. Enjoy a scenic hike to Melata Gara or Bold hill for stunning views of Addis Ababa.
Discover the 4th century AD rock-hewn semi-monolithic church in Addis Ababa. Hike up to Washa Mikael and be amazed by this 1600-year-old structure carved from a single slab of stone. Enjoy a scenic hike to Melata Gara or Bold hill for stunning views of Addis Ababa.
- Washa Michael Hill - Explore Addis Ababa’s sights and ancient history: This is the ideal tour for travelers with a brief airport layover in Addis. Although it may take an hour to hike uphill from Yeka Mikael Church in Addis Ababa, the semi-monolithic Washa Mikael (meaning St. Mikael’s cave) is definitely worth the effort. Witnessing a…
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Washa Michael Hill - Explore Addis Ababa’s sights and ancient history: This is the ideal tour for travelers with a brief airport layover in Addis. Although it may take an hour to hike uphill from Yeka Mikael Church in Addis Ababa, the semi-monolithic Washa Mikael (meaning St. Mikael’s cave) is definitely worth the effort. Witnessing a 1600-year-old sunken structure, entirely carved from a single stone slab, so close to Addis is truly impressive. The path starts gently but becomes more challenging as you ascend, and after about fifty minutes, you reach a level area where a gentle stroll past a few villages leads to the church.
The church’s concept is similar to Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches.
After visiting the church, the tour continues with a climb to Melata Gara or Bold Hill at Yeka Mountain. This is an easy and enjoyable short hike to take in the sights of Addis Ababa.
Give it a try; it’s still a delightful place. Reliable sources confirm that the views on the way down are quite beautiful.
8687 ft max elevation
8202 ft min elevation
- Tea and coffee
- One liter bottle of water
- Pick up and drop off transportation at the meeting point
- Tour Guide
- Entrance fee
- Tea and coffee
- One liter bottle of water
- Pick up and drop off transportation at the meeting point
- Tour Guide
- Entrance fee
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on what’s included section
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on what’s included section
Exploring Addis Ababa from the 4th-century AD rock-hewn semi-monolithic church is a remarkable experience. Although it may take about an hour to hike uphill from Yeka Mikael Church in Addis Ababa, the semi-monolithic Washa Mikael (meaning St. Mikael’s cave) is definitely worth the effort. Witnessing a 1600-year-old sunken structure, entirely carved from…
Exploring Addis Ababa from the 4th-century AD rock-hewn semi-monolithic church is a remarkable experience. Although it may take about an hour to hike uphill from Yeka Mikael Church in Addis Ababa, the semi-monolithic Washa Mikael (meaning St. Mikael’s cave) is definitely worth the effort. Witnessing a 1600-year-old sunken structure, entirely carved from a single stone slab, so close to Addis is truly impressive. The path begins gently but becomes more challenging as you ascend, and after approximately fifty minutes, you reach a level area. From there, it’s a pleasant stroll past a few villages to the church.
The church’s design is similar to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. After visiting the church, the journey continues with a climb to Melata Gara or Bold Hill at Yeka Mountain. This easy and enjoyable short hike offers stunning views of Addis Ababa. It’s a delightful place to explore, and reliable sources confirm that the views on the descent are quite beautiful.
Maximum elevation: 8687 ft
Minimum elevation: 8202 ft
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
