2-Day Addis Ababa and Wonchi Lake Tour with Menagesha Forest

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spend time at the calm and peaceful Wonchi Lake
• 02 Boat across the lake to visit the island monastery of Cherkos and the hot springs
• 03 Enjoy adventure activities like hiking, boating, and horseback riding
• 04 Birdwatch endemic species such as the Ethiopian oriole and Abyssinian woodpecker
• 05 Look out for wildlife including the colobus monkey and Menelik's bushbuck

Visit sprawling Addis Ababa in the highlands of Ethiopia and enjoy its scenic beauty. The largest city of Ethiopia is surrounded by beautiful mountains and hills and is home to the famous Wonchi crater lake, where an island monastery stands. This 2-day tour combines hiking, horseback riding, boating, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing in some of the area's most beautiful natural settings.

Boat on the lake to visit the island monastery of Cherkos and the hot springs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Addis Ababa, Giyon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Drive to Wonchi Lake via Woliso

• Early morning drive to Lake Wonchi.

• Enjoy horseback riding and hiking.

• Boat on the lake to visit the island monastery of Cherkos and the hot springs.

• Picnic lunch on the shore of the lake.

Meal: Dinner and overnight in Woliso.

2

Day 02

Menagesha National Forest Hike and Return to Addis

Meal: Breakfast.

• Drive to the Menagesha National Forest for a hike.

• Enjoy watching wildlife such as the colobus monkey and the endemic Menelik's bushbuck.

• Birdwatch the endemic Ethiopian oriole and Abyssinian woodpecker.

• Picnic lunch in the lush green forest.

Dinner and overnight in Addis Ababa.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Qualified English-speaking guide.

• Transportation (A/C 15-seat latest Toyota minibus or Land Cruiser with driver, fuel, and comprehensive insurance coverage).

• Accommodation on an F/B basis (bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

• Non-alcoholic soft drinks and two litres of bottled water per person per day.

• Scout and entrance fees, and porters' fees at airports and hotels.

• 15% government tax.

What's Not Included

• All alcoholic drinks.

• Any incidental charges beyond the itinerary.

• Use of services beyond the itinerary.

• Domestic and international flights.

• Photography and video for commercial purposes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour start

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.