Discover the Heart of Ethiopia at the Centroid

Getting There

• Car

  Start your journey from the Debre Libanos Monastery. Head south on the main road out of Debre Libanos. Follow the road signs towards Kembolcha. The journey will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Keep an eye out for the turn-off signs for Kembolcha, as you will need to take a right turn onto a smaller road. Continue driving until you reach the coordinates 9.375 latitude and 39.234 longitude, which is the Centroid of Ethiopia located near Kembolcha. Please note that you may need to ask locals for guidance as you get closer, as the area may not be heavily marked.

• Public Transportation

  From Debre Libanos Monastery, find the local minibus station. Look for a minibus heading towards Kembolcha. The fare should be around 50-100 Ethiopian Birr, and the journey will take about 2-3 hours. Once you arrive in Kembolcha, you will need to ask locals for the exact directions to the Centroid of Ethiopia, which is located at coordinates 9.375 latitude and 39.234 longitude. It's advisable to have some basic phrases in Amharic to communicate with the locals.

• Taxi

  You can hire a taxi directly from Debre Libanos Monastery to Kembolcha. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey; it should be around 1,000-1,500 Ethiopian Birr. The taxi ride will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic. Make sure to provide the driver with the coordinates 9.375 latitude and 39.234 longitude to ensure they take you directly to the Centroid of Ethiopia.