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Sora Lodge Lalibela, Lalibela | Timbuktu Travel
Lalibela

Sora Lodge Lalibela

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About Sora Lodge Lalibela

Hillside inn with big views and easy access to Ethiopia's most sacred city
Ethiopia's Lalibela is a world-renowned city of subterranean churches, which were carved into the rock in the 12th and 13th centuries. The skill and artistry displayed is awe-inspiring, and it's no wonder that this place is so sacred. Even today, the churches are a site of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Sora Lodge, set on a slope overlooking the city (it's just 15 minutes away), has views of the surrounding mountains (including the country's's biggest, Asheten Mariam) and valleys. This extremely welcoming lodge gets so much right, from its location to simple, genuine hospitality and good, well-run facilities.
Lalibela , Ethiopia
From $30 per person/per night
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9 Rooms
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The property

One gets the feeling that Sora is part of, rather than built on, the hillside – an impression that's reinforced by its stone walls and thatched roofs. The interiors are spacious and comfortably furnished, with large windows letting in the light and framing the views. The traditional stone-walled restaurant is cosy. (On the menu are both local and European dishes.) Walkways meander through gardens filled with plants from oleander to pawpaw, and plenty of look-outs to take in the sights.

The rooms

There's accommodation in the main three-storey building, in new rooms built of rock, and in six round tukuls. Those in the main building have wide views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The stone-and-thatch tukuls have intricately carved entrance doors, ceilings elaborately decorated with reeds, and views through glass doors and from private outdoor patios. The rock-hewn rooms are the most recent addition. Rather more spacious than the tukuls, they're equipped with all the essentials. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with hot showers.

Activities

A UNESCO Heritage Site, Lalibela's 11 stone-carved churches are among Ethiopia's most prized artefacts. Indeed, they're still in use and are visited regularly by religious pilgrims. The city is also prized by history buffs and travellers keen to marvel at the wonders of human skill and devotion. The Church of Saint George is thought to be the most magnificent and best-preserved, though all deserve inspecting. Hire a knowledgeable guide to make this sacred place come alive.
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How to book Sora Lodge Lalibela

How do I book Sora Lodge Lalibela?

Sora Lodge Lalibela can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Ethiopia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Ethiopia trips featuring Sora Lodge Lalibela or get advice and suggestions from one of our Ethiopia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Sora Lodge Lalibela?

Stays at Sora Lodge Lalibela start from around $30 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Sora Lodge Lalibela

Ethiopia

Lalibela

An ancient world of spectacular, sunken churches, frozen in time in rose-gold rock.