The 7 Best Wenchi Crater Lake Trips from Addis Ababa

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 at about 3,000 meters. With an English-speaking guide such as Abe, you can hike or ride downhill, visit villages and farmland, take a boat, and see hot springs, waterfalls, valleys, and an island monastery.

“Their attention to detail is remarkable. Hotels, guides, transportation – everything was handled seamlessly. I felt safe, informed, and relaxed the entire time.”

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3.Day Trip to Lake Wenchi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $175

Travel west from Addis Ababa with English-speaking guides Oli, Amatchew, and Abraham. Walk or ride to Lake Wenchi, visit hot springs and mud baths, take a dugout boat to an island church, and enjoy a full day among farms, villages, forests, and waterfalls.

“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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