The 7 Wenchi Crater Lake Tours from Addis Ababa That Earn Their Price

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. With an English-speaking guide such as Abe, you’ll walk or ride downhill to the lake, visit valleys and waterfalls, take a boat trip, and see an old island monastery. Lunch, coffee, water, and entrance fees are included.

“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

Travel west from Addis Ababa with guides Oli, Amatchew, and Abraham, passing forests, villages, and Ambo before reaching Lake Wenchi. Walk or ride 4 km to the crater lake, visit hot springs, cross by dugout boat to an island church, and enjoy time by the water. Private transport, entry, water, and the boat ride are included; lunch is not.

“I had an amazing day trip to Lake Wenchi with Oli, Abraham, and our driver (apologies for missing his name). The pick-up was perfectly on time, and the entire itinerary was well-organised, allowing us to enjoy every moment without feeling rushed. The journey to the lake was smooth, and the scenery along the way was stunning. At Lake Wenchi, our local guide was very knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about the area. The weather was absolutely perfect, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a fantastic trip with a friendly and professional team – highly recommended!Read more”

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