Wonchi Crater Lake: Mesmerizing Nature Escape

Escape from Addis and explore the mesmerizing nature of Wonchi Crater Lake. Trek, hike, and horseback ride through its magnificent landscape and visit an ancient island church.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Addis Ababa - We will pick you up from where you stay. Then we drive out of Addis Ababa.
  • Waliso - We drive 152 km west of Addis Ababa to Woliso. Then we arrive at Wonchi.
  • Wonchi - We trek down to the crater lake, for about 30-45 minutes, with a beautiful breathtaking landscape and nature.
    We take a local boat ride to visit the island monastery on the Crater Lake.
  • Ambo - We trek back to our vehicle and drive to Ambo for lunch break at Negash Lodge. We relax, explore the surrounding or swim at pool filled with hot spring water.
  • Addis Ababa - Drive back to Addis and to your destination.
  • Yod Abyssinia Traditional Restaurant - For extra fee: You may join a cultural night for authentic Ethiopian cultural food buffet along with cultural drinks, live music and dances of the diverse nations and nationalities of Ethiopia at Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

If you’re seeking to break away from Addis for an adventure amid captivating scenery, you can’t go wrong with this. The Crater Lake of Wonchi, located 152 km west of Addis Ababa, boasts stunning beauty from the summit to the jewel-toned waters beneath. An ancient church awaits visitors on an island, reachable by a boat crossing the lake. The splendid scenery, geothermal springs encircled by verdant lawns and shadow trees, offers ideal paths for walking, trekking, hiking or even horse-riding.

Location
Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

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

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