Full Day Trip to Lake Wonchi

Overview

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Looking for a day trip outside Addis Ababa? 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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Any alcoholic drinks

Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax, telephone

Services which are not mentioned in the above section

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Wenchi Crater Lake & Hiking

We will be driving to the west from Addis Ababa to Lake Wenchi Its 155 km west of Addis Ababa, on the way to Ambo and Welliso road this lake was an extinct volcano (the top of which is 3380 metres above sea level) the crater contains a large lake, hot mineral springs, waterfalls and beautiful valleys and farmland and monastery of Kirkos and the hot spring valley. After the visit, return to Addis Ababa. Later you will be transferred to where ever you want for your departure.

7 hours • Admission Included

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Full Day Trip to Lake Wonchi

Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great local team for your Ethiopian adventure
19rhyss,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ethio Travel and Tours were were friendly and professional to deal with and felt like a great local companion to help plan my Ethiopian experience. I had the same guide Biruk and driver Fakr for several tours and they were fantastic: capable, informative and friendly. Wonchi lake itself is beautiful and absolutely worth the trip out from Addis. The gorge walk particularly was some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen anywhere. Would thoroughly recommend Wonchi Lake and Ethio Travel and Tours
Very long drive
Laura B,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
Very long drive. 4 hours there not 2 hrs. So 8 hours in total. The lake is beautiful but only there for around 2 hours including lunch. If the description had been accurate I would not have booked as 8 hours in a car is not fun in 1 day.
Lake Wonchi
G5142IXgrantb,
Apr 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Albeit long the destination was worth the travail getting there. Took a boat ride on the lake to an island there. There was road construction on the way slowing our progress but hopefully future travelers will have smooth roads. On the way back we were stooped by military authorities who apparently were displeased by our speed of transport. After looking at our passports and hearing the driver's explanation that this was a tour we were given permission to continue back to Addis Ababa. I would live to add photos of my trip but my phone was stolen on my last day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Beautiful Nature.
O54BHjareds,
Feb 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day trip to the lake Wonchi is amazing the lake was so beautiful and was really agreat place for refreshing. Ethio Travel and Tours have done a wonderful job on this trip.