Full Day Trip To Wenchi crater Lake & hiking

Overview

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10 hours 48 minutes

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An extinct volcano, the top of wonchi 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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Professional Guid service + Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Drinking bottled water + You Will Have A Chance Of Experiencing Ethiopian Coffee

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

WiFi on board and boat ride+ admission to the Monastery

admission fees -Wenchi crater Lake & Fuel surcharge

Alcoholic Beverages

Tips

Horse riding

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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 olc monastery with a church situated on one of the lake islands. Start your morning by making a hundred and a half kilometer drive to West of Addis Ababa. Wenchi Crater lake lies at around 3000m (10,000 feet) above sea level in the crater of an extinct volcano in the Oromia region. After paying entrance, parking fees and purchasing the obligatory guide at the office, you drive uphill for a kilometer to reach the departure point. You have the option of hiking the 4 km to the lakeshore on your own or descending on horseback. The downhill trek is full of varied greens on the hillsides and the lake's surface. After an hour and a couple of villages, a field opens to the shore and a small dock. You will have the opportunity for mule riding, hiking, and a boat trip.

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Full Day Trip To Wenchi crater Lake & hiking

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Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day trip - highly recommend
bukai2016,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this tour right before leaving Ethiopia, and I’m glad I did. Yonas (our guide) tailored the experience to accommodate everyone’s interests in the group and he was also very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour. The crater lake itself is stunning and there are a few activities to choose from that suite your interests - we ended up going to the market and hiking up and down the crater as well. I highly recommend this tour for anyone that is considering it.
Beautiful location and excellently organised
V9727HHss,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful trip and organised brilliantly. Yonas was a knowledgeable tour guide and was extremely flexible to accommodate to our (changing!) needs. We did this as a day-trip and was advised to leave early so that we had maximum time to enjoy the crater and the beautiful surroundings. The drive from Addis is pleasant and you will pass through lots of greenery and small villages with ample photo ops. Having a local lunch and observing the infamous coffee ceremony was incredibly special. I wouldn’t hesitate to book future tours with Yonas!
Amazing views . Our tour guide Gezahagn was phenomenal. I proposed to my girlfriend and he went above and beyond to help
duressab,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing views . Our tour guide Gezahagn was phenomenal. I proposed to my girlfriend and he went above and beyond to help out. I highly recommend him .
Perfect day out at Wenchi!
jennyjM3442LK,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yonas organised an amazing trip to Lake Wenchi! The guide met us seamlessly and had a perfect day planned out - a great hike round the stunning lake, seeing all the sites and viewing points for rhus stunning scenery, visiting the church by boat, and a traditional ethiopian lunch. I live in Addis and it was the perfect day out, a big thanks to Yonas !