Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Wenchi Crater Lake

Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Wenchi Crater Lake

By Danakil Depression Tours

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Overview

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.

Activity location

Wonchi Crater Lake | ወንጭ ሀይቅ
- Shube, Oromia, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Edna Mall
- Cameroon Street
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Wenchi Crater Lake

10h 30m
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:00

Price details

RM 707.13 x 2 AdultsRM 1,414.26

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What's included, what's not

Blue Badge guide
Government taxes
Entrance Fee
Brunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Wonchi Crater Lake | ወንጭ ሀይቅ

10h
Admission ticket included

Take a day trip to the northern Crater 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 and are still being used today for processing teff, a local type of grain. In the late afternoon, we return to Addis Ababa.

Ambo

30m

Ambo (Oromo: Amboo) is a town in west-central Ethiopia. Located in the West Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, west of Addis Ababa. And it is the capital city of 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.[2] 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.[3] The town's market day is Saturday.[4]

Location

Activity location

Wonchi Crater Lake | ወንጭ ሀይቅ
- Shube, Oromia, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Edna Mall
- Cameroon Street
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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