Ethiopia's Mysterious Rock-Hewn Churches

11 Churches built by three angels and a king from the ground down. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are some of the most impressive structure in the whole world, filled with history and mysteries.
During this trip, we stayed in one of Sora Lodge's treehouse which was small but very fun and cozy with a stunning view of the rolling hills and villages around.
Book any of our favorite hotels in Ethiopia here: www.davemani.com/ethiopia
The visit of the Lalibela churches themselves was an unbelievable experience. No matter how many photos you have seen about them, there is nothing better than seeing them with your own eyes. The details and sheer size of those Orthodox churches in addition of the different drainage systems and tunnels are truly impressive. Visiting the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela is an adventure on its own!
Here are all the churches we visited and explored during this tour in Lalibela which are divided in two main groups as listed by the UNESCO World Heritage.
To the north of the river Jordan: Biete Medhani Alem (House of the Saviour of the World), Biete Mariam (House of Mary), Biete Maskal (House of the Cross), Biete Denagel (House of Virgins) and Biete Golgotha Mikael (House of Golgotha Mikael).
To the south of the river, Biete Amanuel (House of Emmanuel), Biete Qeddus Mercoreus (House of St. Mercoreos), Biete Abba Libanos (House of Abbot Libanos), Biete Gabriel Raphael (House of Gabriel Raphael) and Biete Lehem (House of Holy Bread). The eleventh church, Biete Ghiorgis (House of St. George), is isolated from the others, but connected by a system of trenches.
Also, don't forget to take the time to visit Yemrehana Krestos Church. It is a very unique location and the fact that everything was built inside a cave is quite fascinating.
Finally, have a least one meal at Ben Abeba restaurant, ideally for dinner so you too can enjoy the view and a beautiful sunset!
Just in case you are looking for an amazing guide to take you around these amazing churches, this was our guy and he was amazing.
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Chapters:
0:00 This is Lalibela
0:40 Tree House Hotel
2:18 We Found a Cave
3:37 Food With a View at Ben Abeba
6:01 Morning Procession
7:25 Visiting The Rock-Hewn Churches
11:50 Lalibela Outdoor Market
13:36 Ethiopian Lunch
14:11 Churches and Tunnels
16:21 Our Thoughts About The Churches of Lalibela
18:08 The Cave Church Yemrehana Krestos
20:32 Trying Korofe For The First Time
21:26 Our Review of Lalibela
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  • @DaveMani
    @DaveMani11 ай бұрын

    We hope you liked our Ethiopian series as much as we like creating it! Click here to make sure you didn't miss any video! 🇪🇹➡️ kzread.info/head/PLR0x0WWykhSXMiWPh0iDH1T_goD6mS8U9

  • @benjyben6632

    @benjyben6632

    11 ай бұрын

    I've watched it all. It's Funny how a simple work trip turned out to be something amazing and very memorable. I really enjoyed the series. You guys did a great job.

  • @orthodoxy2323

    @orthodoxy2323

    11 ай бұрын

    IM really proud to be Orthodox Am proud to be Ethiopian and part of this history ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you guy's.....

  • @TheOriginalSpawn

    @TheOriginalSpawn

    11 ай бұрын

    Dave no disrespect, I saw some comments the other day I wanted to address. Tracy you are beautiful, and a beautiful person. I see people talk because they want to be you. So don’t worry about what they say:.. We got your back 💯 keep doing you, Much Love:.. to the both of you

  • @Chill.ego.

    @Chill.ego.

    11 ай бұрын

    You guys don’t forget to visit bahir dar city 🏙️ while you are there

  • @tigiste.t4473

    @tigiste.t4473

    11 ай бұрын

    He talks crap about Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines for a long time now he steps his dirty foot on our holy place sad.

  • @benjyben6632
    @benjyben663211 ай бұрын

    As a Kenyan, I always knew Ethiopia had answers to many questions about History. I can tell this was just the tip of the Iceberg. One of the oldest Bibles is also in Ethiopia. So much to learn. Love Ethiopia.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    So true!!

  • @eliasyussuf1380

    @eliasyussuf1380

    10 ай бұрын

    And we welcome you with an open arm our neighbor,brother you are always welcome and experience Ethiopia 🇪🇹we love Kenya to the core 👍🏾

  • @zealous8390

    @zealous8390

    10 ай бұрын

    become orthodox

  • @mati6084

    @mati6084

    6 ай бұрын

    ❤❤😊

  • @tsdz2008

    @tsdz2008

    4 ай бұрын

    Why are the patterns and carvings on the windows in the church similar to Buddhism?

  • @yonasdawit8382
    @yonasdawit838210 ай бұрын

    I'm from Eritrea i love Ethiopia .

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Cheers ;)

  • @williamshakespeare9797

    @williamshakespeare9797

    9 ай бұрын

    Bruv its your home 🇪🇷 🇪🇹

  • @GeorgieDs
    @GeorgieDs9 ай бұрын

    Damn you guys i'm 2 hours late for work watching your whole series, i couldn't stop 😄

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Hahaha sorry about that! :p

  • @itsnadaaaa
    @itsnadaaaa10 ай бұрын

    I visited Lalibela 6 years ago. I met a woman there who had spent 12 days walking to Lalibela. I'm an Orthodox Christian myself and I was stunned. She walked for 12 days in a display of devotion and I whine about having to walk up 2 flights of stairs in my office building 🤣 Ethiopia is truly an amazing country. All Christians in particular should especially visit, but everyone should visit this beautiful country at least once.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    What a story!

  • @Wisopian
    @Wisopian11 ай бұрын

    Your efforts in bringing awareness to the Lalibela Church will undoubtedly play a vital role in fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of Ethiopia's rich heritage. Your contribution to the world of KZread is invaluable, and I am sincerely grateful for your outstanding work.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow! Thank you so much Kaleab, this means a lot to me man! 👍🏼

  • @Gg35114

    @Gg35114

    11 ай бұрын

    That's very true

  • @pearls1626

    @pearls1626

    10 ай бұрын

    Indeed❤❤

  • @ethioestif9445
    @ethioestif944511 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much guys 🙏🏽 I hope our path cross again This is Estifanos your Lalibela guide

  • @mubtg

    @mubtg

    11 ай бұрын

    You are just a clever tour guide with great English speeches. Keep it up man!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    I hope so too! We had such a great time!! :)

  • @Lemlem7682
    @Lemlem768211 ай бұрын

    እግዚአብሔር አምላክ ከአንች ጋራ ይሁን ኢትዮጵያ አገሬ💚💛❤️🙏

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    All the best to you as well :)

  • @asnakea.chanie3201
    @asnakea.chanie320111 ай бұрын

    After watching this video I feel ashamed that despite being an Ethiopian and staying in Addis for the last four months, I have never been there. Dave and Tracy, we want to thank you for enlightening, amusing, and inspiring usnwith your wonderful videos

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Well, we hope you can go soon! I swear it is so worth it! 👍🏼

  • @Ethcharm
    @Ethcharm11 ай бұрын

    What a great presentation of my beautiful, beloved, historic ሀገሬ ETHIOPIA 💚💛❤️

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @mubtg
    @mubtg11 ай бұрын

    Hi Dears, the amazing scenery, your way of embracing the Locals with skilled video editing abilities made this video one of its kind in expressing the Holy Land of Lalibela. You need to come back again whenever you can and explore Ethiopia 🇪🇹 in depth with its unique and diverse cultures and beautiful people!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Hopefully we will be back soon!

  • @ham8288
    @ham828811 ай бұрын

    You all are wonderful. I appreciate your experience of this country and for sharing tips for everyone who is watching your video. Moreover, I am amazed by the level of respect for the country's culture, people, and overall situation. It shows that there are still visitors who appreciate and acknowledge the uniqueness of the place they are visiting. Thank you for setting an excellent example for visitors of the country.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for saying this! ❤️ It means a lot!

  • @mebrihitgebrezgabher3751
    @mebrihitgebrezgabher37519 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing If you plan to visit Ethiopia again, visiting the Gheralta Mountains, Abuna Yemata Church, and Axum in the northern part of Ethiopia’s Tigray region is very rewarding.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the suggestions. We will for sure be back!

  • @movingwheels26
    @movingwheels2611 ай бұрын

    You motivate us to visit Ethiopia

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    I hope you do :)

  • @movingwheels26

    @movingwheels26

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DaveMani yessssss,I will

  • @bettygetachew8824
    @bettygetachew882411 ай бұрын

    Wow what a view…..Beautiful Ethiopia……came back soon guys

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Ethiopia is fantastic! :)

  • @user-mc9tb3il3v
    @user-mc9tb3il3v10 ай бұрын

    God bless you for your showing this amazing place

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    So nice of you

  • @shahidanusrat6086
    @shahidanusrat60869 ай бұрын

    May Allah SWT bless Canada and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks! :D

  • @henaz4855
    @henaz485511 ай бұрын

    I saw your videos on tik tok randomly now im big fan of your travel adventure. i hope you will return to ethiopia and explore other parts of the country. I would like to thank you for showing my beloved ethiopia to the world.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much Henaz! 😬👍🏼

  • @tamirathusen7848
    @tamirathusen784810 ай бұрын

    Beautiful Orthodox Church Thank You

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    They really are!

  • @tadiwoswoldehanna9159
    @tadiwoswoldehanna915911 ай бұрын

    You really deserve respect for exploring Lalibela and sharing lots of amazing information 🙏

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @tigiste.t4473

    @tigiste.t4473

    11 ай бұрын

    He talks crap about Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines for a long time now he steps his dirty foot on our holy place sad.

  • @Mashariki_0
    @Mashariki_011 ай бұрын

    I've enjoyed learning about Ethiopia so much, awesome job guys, this has been ❤❤

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Amazing :)

  • @africanqueen4768
    @africanqueen476811 ай бұрын

    The fact that am touring Ethopia at the comfort of my bed means alot The Energy Time and Dedication Yall Give is Magical.Keep em coming The VIEW is Amaizing and mindblowing cultural Heritage

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Hahaha I love reading this :P

  • @user-fv2mk3qj8g
    @user-fv2mk3qj8gАй бұрын

    Thank you so much❤❤❤ am from ethiopia

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    Ай бұрын

    We had such a good time in Ethiopia. ❤️👍🏼

  • @Et_sapien
    @Et_sapien11 ай бұрын

    Hi , I hope you will come again to visit the Gonder castles, Aksum, Harar , the semien mountains, the danakl depression, bahirdar and more. I get sad that you leave too early

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    We for sure will! 100%

  • @Et_sapien

    @Et_sapien

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DaveMani ❤️

  • @amaredesalew-mo1rq

    @amaredesalew-mo1rq

    10 ай бұрын

    God bless you!

  • @nessys6450

    @nessys6450

    10 ай бұрын

    @@DaveManidefinitely be careful traveling outside the big cities btw, definitely not the safest and the situation changes every few days

  • @durutticolumn6002
    @durutticolumn600211 ай бұрын

    Wooow! Easily one of the best ones you've done for me. So spiritual that place. That market, it was like going back in time man. And the shots of the two kids at 19.01.. soo beautiful. I enjoyed this one a lot.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @berinasnaturestories
    @berinasnaturestories11 ай бұрын

    The church area is big and the construction very interesting. That was an interesting story about the firewood. The market is a very busy place. The symbolic tomb of Jesus, Wow! That is a unique feature. The guide was very polite. In fact everybody there is very polite. Ethiopia has so much history and is beautiful. It is true, the landscapes are out of the world that we are use to. Keep up the discoveries.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    It was over such an interesting experience! :)

  • @geb304
    @geb30411 ай бұрын

    So amazing , I am from Ethiopia but did not know it.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    They are amazing!

  • @eliasyussuf1380

    @eliasyussuf1380

    11 ай бұрын

    C'mon 🤣🤣 🧢

  • @thtnaayalew7126
    @thtnaayalew71263 ай бұрын

    Much love and respect from Ethiopian ❤❤❤❤

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    3 ай бұрын

    Cheers my friend! All the best to you.

  • @pattipowell4579
    @pattipowell45792 ай бұрын

    I am so glad you visited Ethiopia! My husband and I (US citizens) lived in Ethiopia for 5 years. We love the culture, history and people. We now live in Kenya. Love these episodes!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    2 ай бұрын

    We live in Kenya too! :)

  • @mleinternationalW
    @mleinternationalW9 ай бұрын

    I cant believe i watched the whole series, yall got immaculate vibes the best representation of my country by far. Keep it up guys big fan

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey I really appreciate that! :)

  • @JohnJohn-sx3eg
    @JohnJohn-sx3eg11 ай бұрын

    You guys God bless you 🙏 አገራችን ኢትዮጵያ ሰላም መሆንዎንና ብዙ ድንቅ ቅርፆችና የተፈጥሮ ባለ ሃብት መሆንዎን ላለም እዝብ ያሳወቁልን ትልቅ ባለ ውለታችን ናቸው እግዚአብሔር እድሜን ከጤና ጋር አብዝቶ ይስጥልኝ🙏🙏🙏

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Ethiopia is indeed beautiful :)

  • @Paulinho__84
    @Paulinho__848 ай бұрын

    this was a great video, congrats on the filming and editing also.. and most of all your positive energy!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @teddy6326
    @teddy632610 ай бұрын

    The weather in Ethiopia is so beautiful and it never gets hot throughout the whole year.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah I do love it too!

  • @addisuandinet6680
    @addisuandinet668011 ай бұрын

    I was there last year. the vedio refreshed my memory. thank you so much

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Most welcome 😊

  • @dwamburu1
    @dwamburu111 ай бұрын

    Amazing amazing vlog. How the Ethiopians built those churches is definitely intriguing just like it was with the building of the Taj Mahal in India and also the Egyptian pyramids. what a vlog!!. Kenyans do not require visa to enter Ethiopia. How I wish many would know this and visit this beautiful country to see amazing stuff. I also note that you guys did feature some of the international brand hotels in Addis that are quite expensive but, the good news is that there are a number of other 3 stars hotels near Piassa in Addis, which are very modern, nice and affordable from $20 per night.

  • @yaballo1

    @yaballo1

    11 ай бұрын

    @himm.. @Douglas: what made you think that these rock-hewn churches were built by the actual Ethiopians?? HINT#1: just about all notable structures in Abyssinia/Ethiopia have been built by foreigners [Yemeni Arabs, Syrians, Byzantine/Greek monks, Ottoman Turks, Portuguese & even Portuguese-hired Gujarati Indian stonemasons, etc.]. For example, the famous Gondar Castle/Palaces were built by Portuguese & Gujarati Indian architects in the 16th century [1500s]. These foreign builders were hired by an Ethiopian warlord-cum-emperor all the way from the Portuguese enclave/colony of 'Goa', located south of the Indian city of Mumbai/Bombay. These Portuguese architects brought with them the well-known Gujarati/Indian stonemasons & carpenters who helped build the mentioned castles/palaces, the first stone+cement bridge on the Blue Nile river, many churches, etc. These foreign builders - like many others before them - were commissioned/hired by an Abyssinian/Ethiopian warlord-cum-emperor who happen to be the biggest slave trader in Ethiopia. PS: guess how all those foreign builders, stonemasons & carpenters were paid by Ethiopian emperors or kings throughout its long history? HINT#2: by exporting slaves to the Arab & Islamic worlds, to Persia, India, Indonesia, etc, on a massive scale! ALSO, in modern times most notable structures in Ethiopia have been built - and continue to be built - by the Italians & the Chinese. AND, how do modern-day Ethiopians pay the Chinese to build the new stuff?? Ahaaa! Do you want a HINT#3 on this last aspect? SMILE. Bye.

  • @dwamburu1

    @dwamburu1

    11 ай бұрын

    @@yaballo1 How I wish that we could travel back in time to discover who and how some of these intriguing structures were constructed in Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan. I read the Old Testament in the Book of Esther 1, 1-2 that King Xerxes also referred to Ahasuerus ruled 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia between 459 B.C to 465 B.C. This if true, plus what you narrate above goes to show that the world has always been a global village.

  • @yaballo1

    @yaballo1

    11 ай бұрын

    @@dwamburu1 - yes, most things were built with the involvement of various communities &/or cultures. But, note too the enormous cost in human suffering it took to build the old stuff we admire today as tourists, etc. Now, the dark & sad legacy of the millennia-old & massive slave trade from the Horn of Africa [Abyssinia/Ethiopia] is still being felt in Ethiopia today. Many of the never-ending inter-tribal feuds & bloody wars in Ethiopia are BOTH a continuation & the effects of the mentioned human sufferings that fed & sustained some of the oldest slaves-trading & domestic slaves-owning systems in Africa & the World. As well as the mentioned export trade in slaves, Abyssinia/Ethiopia also had a very extensive domestic slave trade & slaves-owning/using systems on farms ["gebbars" or serfs], etc. This awful economic system lasted till as recent as the 1974 G.C. when a military coup d'état ended-up deposing the ancient Abyssinian/Ethiopian feudal system & its royal dynasty whose last head was Emperor Haile Selassie [Ras Tafari Mekonin]'. THAT IS: unfortunately, there are lots of very dark stories that are YET to be told about Ethiopia & the rest of black or sub-Saharan Africa. Africans have NOT even started telling their own history in earnest. Thanks & bye.

  • @fikirkiflu9365

    @fikirkiflu9365

    11 ай бұрын

    @@yaballo1 That is a pure hatred! You cannot bring a single written evidence for your false claim! The truth i am speaking may contradict with the lie you are living, see any fool can criticize, condemn and complain… and most do!

  • @yaballo1

    @yaballo1

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@fikirkiflu9365 - what false claim? Here are some references for you: BOOK BY: Pankhurst, Richard (1982 - NOTE: this is by far the best known & respected historian on things Abyssinia/Ethiopia. OK?). 'History Of Ethiopian Towns. p. 109'. [TO READ & LEARN MORE ON WHO BUILT THE GONDAR CASTLE (aka the skilled Portuguese & Gujiarati-Indian architects, stonemasons, carpenters, ): LINK: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasil_Ghebbi

  • @umeme1720
    @umeme172011 ай бұрын

    Great video as always! Amazing history! .... A little fun personal fact, I am such a big Dave Mani fan that my 9 year old son gave me a personalized Dave Mani "Merch"... It was a Father's Day coaster with him and I sitting on the couch together watching Dave Mani!!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    No way!!! This is so cool and we truly appreciate the support! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lornathesewist
    @lornathesewist11 ай бұрын

    Thank you again for being so thorough with the information and unique content

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    So nice of you :)

  • @gertywilson1514
    @gertywilson151411 ай бұрын

    This was breathtaking from the culture, food and history just wow…thank you for showing us lalibela…awesome 💕

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    These churches are simply incredible!

  • @ShyneThyLyte
    @ShyneThyLyte11 ай бұрын

    Nice accommodations....I tell you them Egyptians and Ethiopians was on another level in ancient times before the invaders came!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thats for sure! Simply incredible!!! 🇪🇹👍🏼

  • @bad87875
    @bad8787511 ай бұрын

    @Dave Mani you should come back on Coffee harvesting season of Ethiopia and make such videos. It’s really good and you will love it. Thank you for including this beautiful country to the wold.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    I would love to do that! :)

  • @merongetachwe5054
    @merongetachwe505411 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing! Love your presentation, concise & flawless! Love you both!❤

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @asmea4799
    @asmea479911 ай бұрын

    You guys are unstoppable… great video

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @ashasvlog9246
    @ashasvlog924610 ай бұрын

    Lalibela was one of the cleaning company I worked before here in Qatrar,now I understand where they got this name from coz our manager was ethiopian😊 amazing 👍

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Hope you can visit the actual place one day! It's so worth it. :)

  • @CleanKenya
    @CleanKenya11 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @TheOriginalSpawn
    @TheOriginalSpawn11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work 🔥💯👌🏽

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🔥

  • @neonomad1939
    @neonomad193911 ай бұрын

    Great content as usual. I'd have liked to hear more about the challenging aspects of your trip though, to get a balanced perspective.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Fair enough but overall because we did a lot of research and had great guides it was pretty straight forward.

  • @Isabella-wd6if
    @Isabella-wd6if11 ай бұрын

    I am seeing Ethiopia in another light, having been to Adis only. Thanks for the blog.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    This is a real pleasure :D

  • @asiraallan2156
    @asiraallan215611 ай бұрын

    I love your growth guys, keep going ❤❤❤❤

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @easye1311
    @easye13117 ай бұрын

    Your editing skills are just awesome Dave.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    7 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @Kaleb1988
    @Kaleb198811 ай бұрын

    Thanks for bringing my beautiful country Ethiopia on my TV screen. You brought a lot of memories!! 💚💛❤️

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    It was such a nice trip! :D

  • @user-qd5kc4qb9l
    @user-qd5kc4qb9l11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for visiting and respecting us

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    It was areal pleasure :)

  • @viewethiopiatour2943
    @viewethiopiatour294311 ай бұрын

    Thank You guys for the wonderful videos, you guys are Amazing 🤩

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @Gg35114
    @Gg3511411 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this beautiful vlog of my beautiful country❤❤❤❤

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @samiraomal2034
    @samiraomal203410 ай бұрын

    L love you Ethiopia Green aeriya ❤ love peopele from saudi

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Cheers my friend!!

  • @metarus208
    @metarus2087 ай бұрын

    Lalibela is awesome!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes it is! 100%

  • @metarus208

    @metarus208

    7 ай бұрын

    @@DaveMani Did you get a chance to visit Erta Ale and the Danakil? Also please do visit Northern Tanzania and Mozambique when you can. There are a lot of viewers waiting for that content

  • @hahahahahaha8747
    @hahahahahaha874711 ай бұрын

    You guys are just amazing 👏

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow thanks :)

  • @annabarringer6215
    @annabarringer621511 ай бұрын

    Spectacular!! Love the tree house too ✨

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @johnhill9445
    @johnhill944510 ай бұрын

    You did a Excellent job at exploring 😉

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @Halemu_mo
    @Halemu_mo11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for visitin' the seven wonder of the world. the most famous churches out of the soiled rock!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Its an incredible place for sure 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @nigusdibekulu5215
    @nigusdibekulu52159 ай бұрын

    After visiting your channel, I came to realize that I have wached many of your series. You guys are lovely.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @thefirst1782
    @thefirst178211 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking us on this virtual journey and allowing us to immerse ourselves in the rich cultural heritage of these historic sites. Your attention to detail, storytelling, and cinematography skills are top-notch, making us feel like we're right there alongside you, witnessing the beauty and significance of these places firsthand.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @wossenmekonnen2465
    @wossenmekonnen246510 ай бұрын

    U guys are very amazing. Keep it up.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @GymConnect
    @GymConnect11 ай бұрын

    S/o to you both. Great video, sound, editing etc..dope! 10/10 Next up: Harar, Oromia to visit hyena.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Next time! Thank you so much :)

  • @jeremyhaines4481
    @jeremyhaines44819 ай бұрын

    This is very interesting and informative

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @ShyneThyLyte
    @ShyneThyLyte11 ай бұрын

    The true HOLY LAND!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    For sure!

  • @a_plus0
    @a_plus08 ай бұрын

    Thank You for visiting !

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    8 ай бұрын

    It was a pleasure.

  • @eliasyussuf1380
    @eliasyussuf138011 ай бұрын

    Resort is all about the view and Ethiopia 🇪🇹 seem to understand the task nd the mountanus land scape of ethiopa gave it the last taste .. Chery on top of cake🍰 overall you two are amazing nd love love 💕 your ethiopian experience.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    It was Ana amazing view!!

  • @learntospeakamharic8323
    @learntospeakamharic832310 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely phenomenal 😊 Thank you for taking the time to create such a fantastic video and for sharing your adventures with the world. Your dedication to showcasing the beauty of Lalibela and its rich cultural heritage is commendable. I look forward to watching more of your travel videos and being transported to other awe-inspiring destinations through your lens.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the kind words.

  • @Ethiopiannigus
    @Ethiopiannigus9 ай бұрын

    God bless you guys and give you more success in content making. You deserve it good job 👍🏾💚💛❤️✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽🌹🌹🌹🍃🍃🍃🌹🌹🍃🌲🌲🌲

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @Zheks89
    @Zheks892 ай бұрын

    This is actually one of my bucket list places and thank you so much for the video and information. I am myself an Orthodox Christian and would love to see their traditions and buying honey like that , omg , love it! Thanks again guys :)

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    2 ай бұрын

    This is to this day, one of my favorite trip and yes, you HAVE to buy honey! Loll

  • @zna826
    @zna82611 ай бұрын

    Thank you for visiting our beautiful land ❤ respect

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @Ephrem_belay
    @Ephrem_belay10 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys for visit Ethiopia

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    It was a pleasure!

  • @Roommateforever
    @Roommateforever11 ай бұрын

    Your videos are catchy, I never miss a single second of them, I’m just curious about how long it takes you to do such awesome editing & The video quality is the main attraction of this video. This is my favorite channel that I like to watch on TV.i wish you start ur own show on Ethiopian mainstream television channel so much fun and discover with you guys Feeling so inspired and positive after this video, thanks! Much love from addis ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow, this means a lot! We work super hard on those videos so what you just wrote is truly appreciated. ❤️👍🏼

  • @elizabethabate8751
    @elizabethabate875111 ай бұрын

    You did a great job on exploring, and saying the kind words, I have been there. Proud Ethiopian. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much!! 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @nomazizizembe8662
    @nomazizizembe86629 ай бұрын

    Beautiful educational videos

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🤗

  • @harpalgajera2875
    @harpalgajera287511 ай бұрын

    Thanks you so much guys I hope our path Cross again This is Estimated your Life guide

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @henokbesufekad9306
    @henokbesufekad93067 ай бұрын

    The monstary still serves as worship place, and comes so lively at night and mornings. I wish you saw that side.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    7 ай бұрын

    We did actually. Beautiful

  • @henokbesufekad9306

    @henokbesufekad9306

    7 ай бұрын

    @@DaveMani wow, great. Am glad for you.

  • @bad87875
    @bad8787511 ай бұрын

    This is awesome 👏🏽

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you BD

  • @lucykinyanjui6334
    @lucykinyanjui633411 ай бұрын

    Amazing Amazing place to visit👍

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    It really is!

  • @KerrySomewhere
    @KerrySomewhere11 ай бұрын

    I've been waiting for this video! This is so interesting, and thank you for sharing this video! I noticed you didn't seem to have problems using your larger camera here as you did in Addis (except that you had to pay extra to enter the churches with it). Is that correct? Have people been OK with you filming using your larger camera in Omo Valley and Lalibela? Is it just Addis where you've had the problem?

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes and no, the bigger the camera the more people ask question and fill intimidated by it. It also makes you a target as well when you walk around with expensive gear in any major city around the world or tourist attraction. Something to keep in mind too is that law enforcement does NOT like cameras in Ethiopia especially so they might ask questions too and tell you to stop filming sometimes. Im just used to it loll.

  • @theassassin9326
    @theassassin932611 ай бұрын

    I can tell you did your best trying to promote our country in a good light, but it was probably difficult for you. Thanks again 💚💛❤️

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated! :D

  • @tinsaelabebe7161
    @tinsaelabebe716111 ай бұрын

    I wish i received the blessing of the monastery in addition to Watch this vlog(tour) thanks 🎉

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @abiyd1596
    @abiyd159611 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to be an Ethiopian; I appreciate you showcasing my homeland. 😍😍😍🥰🥰

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Ethiopia is a beautiful country worth discovering! 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @biniam_hailu
    @biniam_hailu3 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys for the visit and your honest comments.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    3 ай бұрын

    It was a real pleasure!

  • @briankamau3267
    @briankamau326711 ай бұрын

    Amazing 💯💯💯

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🔥

  • @adilmame
    @adilmame11 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥 Long time coming …

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @netsanetspiritualtube6118
    @netsanetspiritualtube611810 ай бұрын

    i Love my Ethiopia ❤😊

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful country! :)

  • @azebtaffesse4776
    @azebtaffesse477612 күн бұрын

    You guys are lucky i am an Ethiopian I Have Never Visit Lalibela I want To Visit Some Day

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    12 күн бұрын

    I hope you can visit one day. That place is truly special!

  • @isaiahkenny3544
    @isaiahkenny35446 ай бұрын

    Great Video

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @viewethiopiatour2943
    @viewethiopiatour294310 ай бұрын

    Amazing video

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot man!

  • @yeabmyy
    @yeabmyy10 ай бұрын

    God bless you !!!

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @robal5788
    @robal578811 ай бұрын

    On the other note, the original name of the city prior to the Emperor Lalibela (name came for the one who the bees recognized his rule in local dialect) was Roha. Where does the Tikeze river originates in Lalibela near the monasteries like to represent the Jordan river and or Guihon were Israel monarchs had near Zion mount to bring water to the holy city of Jerusalem. Indeed, Lalibela was to become New Jerusalem according to the Emperor that started building it in the 12th century.

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh cool I didn't know that! 👍🏼

  • @robal5788

    @robal5788

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DaveMani I was born in Addis Abeba but I came to learn about it in my studies in Canada.

  • @user-rc4tx1ku6i
    @user-rc4tx1ku6i4 ай бұрын

    Theank you 🇪🇹 Ortodox

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers :)

  • @chrischann484
    @chrischann48411 ай бұрын

    nice video looks beautiful

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @dawitsenbetu4912
    @dawitsenbetu491211 ай бұрын

    U guys I really appreciate you visiting my oure country

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    It was a real pleasure for us :)

  • @jimcat8975
    @jimcat897511 ай бұрын

    Absolutely lovely video, quick question, does the treehouse room have electricity? Planning a visit myself and didnt know about this place

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes they do!

  • @abdenurmohammed3277
    @abdenurmohammed327711 ай бұрын

    God bless Ethiopia ❤🎉

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    100% ❤️🇪🇹

  • @abdenurmohammed3277

    @abdenurmohammed3277

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DaveMani hello l like your post about Ethiopia we don't see other waster meaida keep up good work

  • @wubeteneshmariyam21
    @wubeteneshmariyam2111 ай бұрын

    God Bless You!!!🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹💚💚💚💛💛💛❤️❤️❤️

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    11 ай бұрын

    👍🏼👍🏼

  • @dadinodoke9239
    @dadinodoke923910 ай бұрын

    Thanks too

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    10 ай бұрын

    Cheers

  • @abrahamojegalitarianism6850
    @abrahamojegalitarianism68504 ай бұрын

    ❤❤ I love 💗 Ethiopia❤❤❤🎉🎉 thanks 🙏

  • @DaveMani

    @DaveMani

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers!