Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip
Overview
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9 hours
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Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano. Tucked in the mountains outside of the town of Ambo, it provides stunning scenery including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys
Sitting in the shadow of Mount Wonchi, Wonchi Crater Lake is the beautiful legacy of a once powerful volcano. Tucked in the mountains outside the town of Woliso, it provides stunning scenery including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys. An ancient island church called Cherkos is accessible via a boat ride across the lake. The area is great for short hikes and even horseback riding is available for those who wish to do so.
A experienced and knowledgeable driver and tour guide will make this day to wenchi crater a unique experience.
Enjoy a boat ride over the lake and a hike through the crater along natural mineral water springs, visit the ancient island church called Cherkos, meet local community, learn about their way of life and watch exotic birdlife and wildlife
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Enjoy the drive from Addis Abeba to Wonchi passing along the typical country side with green Banana and Insent plantaitions and the special traditional houses. Make a stop in Woliso. Woliso is a town in the Oromia region lying to the west of Addis Ababa. It is best known as a spa town and place of relaxation to Ethiopians – bath houses and hotels were constructed here as early as the 1930s Enjoy the taste a real Etiopine coffee made in the traditional way
Enjoy the great scenery of the Wonchi Crater and its Lake, including waterfalls, hot springs, and valleys. The area is great for short hikes and even horseback riding is available for those who wish to do so. Visit the peaceful Guder Falls. You can hick down to the lake and take a boot ride over the lake to the ancient island church called Cherkos. Get the chance to watch the special bird life and observe the Colombose monkey
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Stunning Views Wonchi Crater Lake a Private Day Trip
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Boot trip in lake Wonchi
Bottled water
Local guide English speeking
Entrance
Lunch
Pick up and drop of to your hotel
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional experienced English-speaking escort tour guide
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Wonchi
Tunc B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience to discover beauty of Ethiopia with a mini trekking. Yaya is e great guide telling everything around area. Highly recommended.
Mesmerizing sights of Wenchi crater lake
SANA A,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00That was a very well arranged day tour from A to Z . Anyone visiting Addis shouldn’t miss the views after the city up towards the crater lake and its beautiful views. Also seeing the views around the mud pond plus the tiny waterfall.It is very stiff coming up from the lake and also the mud ponds area. It’s better to ride a horse.
A perfectly fun, enjoyable day you wil love!
Randy P,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip exceeded my expectations! The guide was fantastic and made the day both fun and exciting. During the hike, an additional guide joined us, providing valuable information and helping us find great spots for pictures. The hike was incredibly enjoyable, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The local people were friendly and willing to take photos with us. There is a delightful boat ride that also brings you to a charming monastery. Bringing small items or bills for the children and the church is a good idea, as they genuinely enjoy interacting with tourists.
good insight into life outside Addis Ababa
mueller y,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00cool trip to the rural area outside Addis. The trips are well organized. Eyayaw is also aware of the security situation and is a good point of contact for tours in Ethiopia. At the place you make an approximate 2-hour hike (easy) and a boat tour. You can also admire locals' cabins and their ways of life. The drive is also interesting, as you pass remote villages.
Most incredible tour with stunning views
mvsalads,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to get out of the city, this tour is a must! The views will take your breath away. Eyayaw is an amazing guide. I highly recommend the tour!
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