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Lalibela at dawn: how to see the rock churches properly

Most visitors arrive at ten in the morning and see a monument. Arrive at five and you see a living city instead.

Yohannes TesfayeSenior Guide, Northern Circuit
Lalibela at dawn: how to see the rock churches properly

Most visitors arrive at ten in the morning and see a monument. Arrive at five and you see a living city instead.

A private journey is shaped by season, access, comfort and context. Our designers adjust the route so each day has enough time for the place to make sense.

A private journey is shaped by season, access, comfort and context. Our designers adjust the route so each day has enough time for the place to make sense.

A private journey is shaped by season, access, comfort and context. Our designers adjust the route so each day has enough time for the place to make sense.

Written by Yohannes Tesfaye, senior guide, northern circuit. Questions about any of the above are always welcome write to us.

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