Top 5 Wenchi Crater Lake Tours

1.Wenchi Crater Lake Full-Day Trip from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $109Our pick

Travel 155 km west of Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater Lake, an extinct volcano rising to 3,380 meters. Walk or ride horseback to the shore, take a boat to an island monastery, see waterfalls and hot springs, and enjoy lunch, coffee, water, and an English-speaking guide.

“Great day tour from Addis! Abe was a great tour guide—extremely knowledgeable about early human history and Ethiopian religious history. We learned so much!”

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3.Day Trip to Lake Wenchi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $175

Leave Addis Ababa after breakfast with guides Oli, Amatchew, and Abraham for a full-day trip to Lake Wenchi. Expect a scenic drive through farmland and villages, a 4-kilometer walk or mule ride to the crater, hot springs, a short boat trip to an island church, and time by the lake. Lunch is not included.

“I had an amazing time exploring Lake Wenchi with Oli, Amatchew, and Abraham. As a solo female traveller they made me feel completely safe throughout the whole journey, and shared many stories and information about Ethiopia and its culture. The drive to the Lake is about 3 hours, but the scenery along the way is very beautiful as you cross several villages and rural areas, so you won’t feel bored. The location of the lake itself is stunning, and quite a popular tourist destination especially for local tourists. You will do a small hike and then stop by the mud baths and hot springs. You’ll then enjoy a short boat…”

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