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A 3-hour drive from the capital of Addis Ababa, Wenchi – situated at the base of an extinct volcano, is the beautiful legacy of a once-powerful volcano erupting in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic Era. The volcano that erupted about 1000 years ago left an asymmetric caldera of rock which is now covered in lush green vegetation. The whole crater contains a large lake with small islands, hot mineral springs, waterfalls, and beautiful valleys and farmland. An old monastery with a church that is positioned on one of the lake islands also makes the spot more enticing and mesmerizing. Wenchi Crater Lake is a piece of paradise on earth owing to its breathtaking landscape and beautiful scenic areas. The place that had the most powerful volcanoes once has been blessed now with a lot of natural endowments, hot springs, and waterfalls among others. Major activities are Horse riding, Local Boat paddling, Hiking / Trekking, Bathing in the natural hot spring, and Camping.

Ages 1-80

Duration: 10h 30m

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Mobile ticket

Meets animal welfare guidelines

Live guide: English

What’s not included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Blue Badge guide
Entrance Fee
Coffee and/or Tea
Brunch
Government taxes
Entry/Admission – Ambo

What’s not included

Gratuities

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Wenchi Crater Lake, QVXM+6P, Shube, Ethiopia

Take a day trip to the northern Crater of Lake Wenchi. Here, we have a 5-6 hour hike (or riding tour) through the beautiful countryside. You’ll walk down to the crater lake before crossing the lake by boat. On a small island, we’ll visit a monastery and church. From the opposite side of the lake, we start our way back through a lovely green valley with numerous clear water springs and small streams. The route takes us past corn mills powered by water which are still being used today for processing teff, a local type of grain. In the late afternoon, we return to Addis Ababa.

Duration: 10 hours

Stop At: Ambo, Ambo, Oromiya Region

Ambo (Oromo: Amboo) is a town in west-central Ethiopia. Located in the West Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, west of Addis Ababa. It is the capital city of the West Shewa zone.[1] This town has a latitude and longitude of 8°59′N 37°51′E and an elevation of 2,101 meters. Ambo is known for its mineral water, which is bottled outside of town; it is reportedly the most popular brand in Ethiopia. Nearby attractions include Mount Wenchi to the south with its crater lake, and the Guder and Huluka Falls. Ambo is also the location of a research station of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research; initiated in 1977, this station hosts research in protecting major crops in Ethiopia. The town’s market day is Saturday.

Duration: 30 minutes

Departure and Return

Start: Traveler pickup offered.

Edna Mall, Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

We will pick up all clients from the hotel, guest house, and any other accommodation requested for pick up We will pick up all our clients also from Addis Ababa Bole Int Airport based on the flight time We will pick up any guest stay in Addis Ababa either from their home or home stays …

Airport pickup offered

During checkout, you will be able to select from the list of included airports.