• Wench’ī Hāyk’ - Begin your day with a 150-kilometer drive west of Addis Ababa to reach Wenchi Crater Lake, situated at an elevation of approximately 3000 meters (10,000 feet) in the crater of an extinct volcano in the Oromia region. After paying the entrance and parking fees and hiring a mandatory guide at the office, drive uphill for a kilometer to the starting point. From there, you can either hike the 4 kilometers to the lake shore or descend on horseback. The downhill journey is adorned with diverse greenery on the hillsides and the lake’s surface. After about an hour and passing through a couple of villages, a field opens up to the shore and a small dock. Here, you can enjoy mule riding, hiking, and a boat trip.

• Bottled water provided
• Transportation via car with fuel included
• Professional driver/guide
• Lunch included
• Entry/admission to Wenchi Crater Lake

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Tips
• Horse riding

Taking a trip to Wenchi Crater Lake is a nice choice for spending your weekend vacation. Wenchi Crater Lake is 155 km west of Addis Ababa, between Ambo and Weliso. An extinct volcano, the top of which is 3380 meters above sea level, is a crater that contains a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, beautiful valleys and farmland. There is an old monastery with a church situated on one of the lake islands.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.